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Senior Spotlight 💫 Peter Wieland

Last but certainly not least...our final Senior Spotlight for the school year. Peter and all our seniors, you will be missed. Go Big Mustangs!

What is your favorite stroke? Freestyle
How old were you when you learned to swim? I was 5
What are your plans after SDA? Going to Cal Poly to study industrial engineering
Most influential swimmer or coach and why? Tyler, because he is very dedicated
Advise for up and coming swimmers?
Be respectful by @sdaswim

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Maia Hideg 🔥 Senior Spotlight

Maia took on the role of coach this year when an injury sidelined her. Thank you for your service to the team Maia!

What is your favorite stroke?
My favorite stroke is fly.

How old were you when you learned to swim?
I was 2 years old when I learned how to swim.

What are your plans after SDA?
My plan for after high school is to become a lifeguard at moonlight.

What swimmer or coach had the biggest impact on you?
My old coach Joe Benjamin he had huge impact on my swimming.

What advice do you have for up and coming swimmers?
My advice is to just keep swimming! by @sdaswim

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Senior Spotlight 🏊‍♂️ Tyler Shaw

Tyler is another amazing Captain of the team this year. He also brought along an amazing coach, his dad Howard, and scorekeeper, his mom Lisa. Our swim family is so grateful for all that the Shaws have contributed to the program!

-What is your favorite stroke?
Freestyle

-How old were you when you learned to swim?
I learned to swim when I was 3

-What are your plans after SDA?
I am studying physics at UCLA

-Most influential swimmer or coach and why?
Jack Friedrichs is the most influential swimmer because he is an uplifting teammate, encouraging leader, and amazing friend. by @sdaswim

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Taylor Lindley 💫 Senior Spotlight

-What is your favorite stroke?
Backstroke

-How old were you when you learned to swim?
Around 3 years old

-What are your plans after SDA?
I’m going to Cal Poly SLO in the fall for Psychology and I’m planning to do club swimming!

-Most influential swimmer or coach and why?
Daniel Sanchez @dan_tchez because he is always so positive and kind to everyone! I also have seen how much he has improved with his backstroke and I’m inspired by how hard he works during practice and in meets!

-Advise for up and coming swimmers?
Always feel free to ask for and accept help from coaches or fellow swimmers because it can help you to improve your technique. Also more importantly, never give up or get discouraged! You can always get better and if you get sick or injured you can come back stronger! by @sdaswim

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Senior Spotlight! 💫 Eric Cheng

-What is your favorite stroke?
My favorite stroke is freestyle.

-How old were you when you learned to swim?
I learned how to swim at 5 years old at UCSD’s Natatorium.

-What are your plans after SDA?
My plans are to attend UCSD and study human biology.

-Most influential swimmer or coach and why?
The most influential swimmer on the team is Quade Kelly @quadekelley Probably one of the most intelligent and inspirational person on the team. He radiates positive vibes to anyone around him.

-What advice to you have for up and coming swimmers?
My advice is to value your sleep just as much as working out everyday. by @sdaswim

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Senior Spotlight! 💫 Ellie Huang

Ellie finished the season breaking the SDA Swim Record board!

Girls 50 Free - Ellie set a new school record with a time of 24.60, and finished 5th in the CIF Finals.

-What is your favorite stroke?
Freestyle

-How old were you when you learned to swim?
2 years old, joined club when I was 7

-What are your plans after SDA?
I’ll be going to college in Europe to study Economics and data Science! While I’m there I definitely want to backpack through the Swiss Alps.

-Most influential swimmer or coach and why?
Coach Luke and Coach Howard for making swimming fun again!

-Advise for up and coming swimmers
Might as well try on your races if you’re already at the meet anyways. Also bargaining with Coach Luke about sets works occasionally! by @sdaswim

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Congratulations to all of our team members that qualified for CIF Prelims and competed yesterday! The results are in and we are headed back to the Finals tomorrow. Go Mustangs! by @sdaswim

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Senior Spotlight ⭐ Luke Dombroski

What is your favorite stroke?
Butterfly. Butterfly has always been my favorite.

How old were you when you first learned to swim?
Learned to swim when I was 4 years old. Joined first swim team at 8 years old.

What are your plans after SDA?
I am going straight to Junior college. After that I am not sure.

Most influential Swimmer or coach and why?
On the team, Coach Jamie has been very influential As he is the coach who has worked with me the most.

Advice for up and coming swimmers?
Every year is a new year with new kids like yourself. Enjoy meeting the other students, coaches and going to events. Nothing to be nervous about. Especially away meets which might be nerving for some. by @sdaswim

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Senior Spotlight 💙 Jack Friedrichs is one of our amazing Swim Captains who leads the team with his big heart and by supporting his teammates.

What is your favorite stroke?
Backstroke

How old were you when you learned to swim?
2 years old

What are your plans after SDA?
Going to UCSB to study Psychology and Brain Sciences

Most influential swimmer or coach and why?
The most influential swimmer is Abby, she is so kind and encouraging and she always has the most positive look on things

Advise for up and coming swimmers:
My advice for upcoming swimmers is to take swimming as a way to meet new people. Yes, swimming is a very challenging sport. However it is a great way to work out while also hanging out with people you may never see at school. Swimming will change your life physically and emotionally.
@jg.friedrichs #PAWF by @sdaswim

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League Championship tonight - Let's go Mustangs!! by @sdaswim

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We ❤️ Our Seniors!!! Join us tonight at the YMCA to celebrate our seniors and cheer on the SDA Swim Team!

Original photo by:
@krisgentphotography
Additions by SDA Swim. 😊 taken in Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA by @sdaswim

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The Mustangs are traveling to the new Torrey Pines Aquatic Center for our meet today! Thank you to SDUHSD for providing this beautiful new asset for our athletes. taken in Torrey Pines High School by @sdaswim

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