[HMSD] Men's Swimming and Diving

Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving 2005-06 At the strike of midnight Oct 1 our new season began. Our first practice was a very important one. We started with a presentation of our championship trophies and discussion of the Major H Award. We reviewed the history of the trophies and passed them around one last time. The trophies were then retired into the trophy case along with our status as league champions. Next we reviewed the values each team member listed on their goal sheets. Here is an overview of things the team values about the opportunity to be a student athlete at Harvard. */_Harvard Student_/* */_Harvard Athlete/Team_/* Academic opportunity Camaraderie & Team Spirit Athletic opportunity Individual achievement Dynamic of Bright Minds Represent Harvard Athletics Caliber of fellow students Quality of Team Prestigious institution Great physical Training City of Cambridge Friendships / Brotherhood Relationships / Networking 75 years of Tradition & History of Excellence Challenge / Education Post grad Ops Commitment to Excellence Opportunity to excel Support & Common Goals Social community Pride and Honor Standards Alumni accomplishments Recognition Winning / Sportsmanship Great college community Attitude of Champions Amazing people / Diversity Challenge Teachers / Resources Work hard / Have fun Extracurricular Top Division 1 program Tradition of Excellence Passionate Swimmers & Coaches Support System Travel History of Harvard Opportunity to make contribution We concluded the meeting portion of our practice with a brief silent ceremony. It involves looking into each of your teammate's eyes while shaking their hand. This forges their commitment to the team and the goals we have for this year's season. Our list of values will serve as a blueprint for our season and lay the foundation for our success. We open up the season this Saturday with Dartmouth/Cornell. I look forward to introducing you to this year's team and our results in future e-mails. We hope to see you during the season. Your support in the stands and as Friends of Harvard Swimming is greatly appreciated. GO CRIMSON !!!