Black Dog Swimming

Many swimmers can say that their outlook for life is good.  The work ethic, time management skills, and leadership opportunities this sport offers - often leads to very positive life long results.   Nate can say that it will also lead to an Officer's rank, and a promising Military Career.   Nate has just landed in Colorado Springs, to join the newest Freshmen Class at the United States Air Force Academy.  

No longer driving over an hour to get to morning practice.  Yes, he got up before all of you - and was on time (hint-hint).   Nate has taken his considerable talent to the thin air 'up there', the school sits at about 7000 feet.  Special thanks to Andrea Chvatal for organizing a good luck breakfast for Nate Friday, June 20th.

Heading off to college is tough – to do so months ahead of your friends and teammates is, at least, stealing away your ‘senior summer’.   Nate is heading off to complete his 6 week basic training - in fact, it is already underway as this article is being written.   As a cadet, everything you do is expected to have superior results.    Everything = bed making, tooth brushing the floor, shoe polishing, singing school songs, treating superior officers with respect, following orders - the list is endless.

Nate understands the rewards of setting high expectations, he has been one of Minnesota’s premier swimmers for a number of years.   His last High School season, he was a competitor in 4 events at State, and was an All-State athlete in the 100 Butterfly (52.27), a major talent out of the Hastings area. 

Please join us in wishing Nate all the best as he heads off to one of the most prestigious and challenging schools in our country.

Nate, we are all very proud.   Go Falcons!