Behind the Goggles: A Closer Look at Swim Tryouts

Byline photo of Jenah Chybli

Jenah Chybli, Editor-in-Chief

November 25, 2025

A swimmer glides through a backstroke drill, maintaining body alignment and tempo as coaches observe stroke fundamentals.

A swimmer glides through a backstroke drill, maintaining body alignment and tempo as coaches observe stroke fundamentals.

Behind the scenes of Grandview’s 2025 swim tryouts, athletes completed a series of timed sets, stroke assessments, and endurance laps designed to evaluate overall performance and readiness for the upcoming season. Throughout the week, coaches recorded times, monitored stroke technique across all four competitive strokes, and reviewed each swimmer’s consistency, pacing, and improvement from drill to drill.