Our athletes of the week are sophomores Addi Harris and Emma Ault, both Varsity swimmers.

What’s your favorite part about swim? 

Addi: Probably the team bonding and the community. 

Emma: Just being able to hang out with my friends and make new friends.

How did you get into swim? 

Addi: My mom put me in summer swim when I was nine.

Emma: Both my brothers did it and it was either swimming or piano and I hated piano. 

What events do you do? 

Addi: 100 breaststroke, 50 freestyle, and 20 IM.

Emma: 200 freestyle and 100 backstroke.


What are your goals for the season?

Addi: Probably to make A leagues and final in two events. (A leagues is right before state.)

Emma: Mine is making state this year and hopefully both my events, but it would be nice if I even just made one.


And then how are you gonna achieve those goals?

Addi: Practice harder and then ask James, our coach, about advice. 

Emma: Try and go to every single practice and, put in a lot of effort in during practice.

What was your most memorable meet from last year and why?

Addi: Probably A leagues, just because the energy was so high and it was a really fun meet. 

Emma: I would also have to say A leagues too because it’s a completely different environment and it’s super competitive. but also, it’s a light-hearted experience. 

Who has helped you succeed the most in swim?

Addi: Probably my friends, because I feel like we’ve pushed each other, and just helped achieve goals together. 

Emma: I would also have to say friends and coaches because they’re really just the biggest support.

Why are you doing swim? 

Addi: I had a really fun time last year, so I just thought I’d do it again this year. 


Emma: I would say I’m pretty good at swims so it’s kind of good to stick with what you’re good at.

What would you wanna say to people who want to start swimming? 

Addi: I think it’s a really beneficial experience. There’s nothing that can go bad from it. And there’s no way that you can’t benefit from it. when going into swimming, just know it is hard so know what you’re getting yourself into, you’re expected to go to every single practice. but also, it’s a super fun experience and I’ve never done any other sport like it. 

Emma: Probably how difficult it was and time-consuming. It can be stressful on time and like mentally on your grades. 
It’s also physically challenging.

What’s your least favorite part about swim?

Addi: Probably the practices and the punishment sets that we get – when we don’t get in the pool on time, he’ll give us punishment sets.

Emma: Probably morning practice or punishment sets. When we come out of the locker room late and when we’re not paying attention, we’ll do extra hard stuff and sometimes get out of practice late.

Do you plan to use swim for scholarships or do it after high school? 

Addi: I think it would be nice if I got the opportunity, but I’m not really sure. 

Emma: If I get good enough maybe I will go to college, but right now I don’t really want to. 

How do you balance the early mornings and after-school swim practices with your school work and homework? 


Addi: I mean, honestly, it’s really hard, but I think prioritizing, which I don’t always do, but like also utilizing off periods and stuff. 

Emma: Knowing to set a good schedule for yourself so that you know how long you can stay up in the afternoon, also what time crunches you need and 100 percent using your off periods because otherwise you’re not gonna get anything done.