Getting It Right

We are a little bit like proud parents after watching our offspring do something remarkable. The following came to us last week from Mitch. We know we did right by him and that he got “IT”…so proud of our efforts and his progress…pats on all the backs all the way around. Thanks for sharing Mitch…You got it right!

“Hey Don!

Just got out of my first college practice...still hasn't set in that I'm swimming at D1 school. Seemed like yesterday I was sitting in your car wondering if I should even swim. I just wanted to thank you for everything you've done for me over the past 3 years. I still remember the night I came as a scrawny/moody kid to the Bay Area to check out NorthBay. I knew immediately that NBA was the place I wanted to be because everyone was so happy. Ken was poking kids with a noodle...and he was the head coach. It was such a weird concept for me that people could actually swim fast and have fun. I definitely had my fair share of pity parties and screw ups as a Tuna, but you were always there to talk me off the ledge. I've still got some work to do in that department, but I can't thank you enough for helping me grow up. You made me realize that nobody really remembers how fast you went in our sport or in life. What they really remember is what kind of person you were. You helped me to understand that my role is to be not Mitch the superstar, but Mitch the leader. For this, I will be eternally grateful. I can't wait to see what NBA's gonna do this year - I'll most certainly be keeping tabs. Keep in touch and all the best for this year mate.”