Next Year

[Abby Holmquist]

Good Afternoon Sparks-

 

It is with a heavy and sad heart that I send this email to let you know that I will be resigning as Head Coach of the Sparks program.  It has been a true honor and blessing to have had the opportunity to begin my High School Coaching career with such a fine group of individuals- you are all wonderful.  Due to a variety of changes both personally and professionally, and after much analysis of these changes, I realized that I will not be able to continue to provide all the Sparks deserve moving forward. This has been a very difficult process for me, but I know at this point in my life it is the best decision. 

 

I will continue to work through this school year to ensure that all is set in place logistically and to ensure as smooth a transition as possible. I have attached the most up to date meet schedule.  I am working on determining dates and scheduling additional non-conference meets/invitationals.  Note also, that the Sparks Section has drastically changed this year.  We will no longer be at Richfield MS and I am unsure of the dates/locations at this time due to these changes and changes that are continuing to occur in regards to the re-alignment of all MN High School Sections.

 

We are still timing in the State Master’s Swim meet this Sunday.  I received an updated schedule today.  Please arrive to the University of MN pool at 9:30 am and plan to work at the meet until around 3pm.  Please wear Sparks gear. I know this is slightly different than originally planned; I just received this timeframe today.  Here is a list of those signed up (we can also use a couple more so if you are interested but not on the list, let me know!):

Athletes:

Kizzy Bell

Ashley Wahlberg

Grace Thrasher

Cait Gibbons

Claudia Stensrud

Katie Leabch

Ellie Leabch

Claire Feng

Veronica Sannes

Kami Hanson-Best

Maya Smith

Kathryn Schmechel

Liliana Williams

Kaylee Kipfmueller

Rachel Khodursky

Kyra Kracht

 

Adult Workers/Supervisors:

Coach A, Mike Thrasher, Scott Stensrud, Coach D

 

This, in addition to our previous fundraising, will be used to purchase team warm-ups.  I will work with the Captains in getting this completed and organized prior to next season beginning.

 

Again, thank you all so much for your support, hard work and dedication over the last several years.  It has truly been an honor.  Although not on the pool deck every day, know I will continue to support, encourage, and cheer on all of you!

Best wishes,

Coach A