Herriman High School Swim & Water Polo Team Handbook 2017-18

Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement. — Matt Biondi

Swim Team Practices

Swim Team Practices

Off-season Optional Training (June to October)

Morning Weight Training will be from 5:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. at the Herriman Weight Room:

Lifting & Dryland will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Mornings. Starting in August, Friday

Mornings, athletes will be all together in the pool working Strength & Conditioning.

Afternoon Swim Practice will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at JL Sorenson pool. Athletes pay

pool rental costs, so payment is needed prior to participation. Practices will be held

separately: Girls will swim Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays & Boys will Swim Tuesday,

Thursday, and Friday’s. (optional to swim all 5 days)

Season Training (November to February)

The Swim Team will hold required practices in the morning and afternoon. Please plan

accordingly.

Athletes will be split into two groups. A Varsity and a Junior Varsity group. This will be based

on the 500 Freestyle time of Tryouts. The t-30 monthly test will determine if athletes move up

or down from varsity to junior varsity.

Morning Practices:

Weight Lifting: Varsity will Lift on Monday & Wednesdays, JV will Lift on Tuesdays and

Thursdays. Swim Practice: Varsity will Swim on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday’s. JV will

Swim on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Afternoon Swim Practice: Varsity will Swim on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday’s. JV will

swim on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday’s.

Needed Swim Practice Gear.

You can purchase your swim practice gear online at the Herriman Aquatics Swimoutlet.com

store. (see the website for more details). Please have the following items for practices:

1. Kickboard

2. Pull Buoy

3. Paddles

4. Snorkel

5. Swim Drag Suit

6. Water Bottle

Practice Expectations

Practice Expectations To prepare the athlete for a Championship experience, practices have been designed in

several phases. These phases are set up to do the following 1) build a foundation, 2)

strengthen fundamentals, 3) increase endurance, 4) become a skilled sprinter, and 5) taper for

performance. To meet these expectations athletes must do the following:

Team Meeting

We will begin each practice with an overview meeting. We will take roll, Athletes will be

introduced to the purpose of the practice, the goal and objectives to achieve, and times that

they should hydrate and refuel. Athletes who do not have the needed equipment, water bottle,

and a refueling snack* will be excused from practice.

Dynamic Warm-up

The Dynamic warm-up will consist of one to all of the following exercises, prior to getting in the

water: Jumping Jacks, Butt Kicks, Jump-rope, Arm Circles, High knees, lunges, etc.

Warm-up Set

The warm-up set will depend on the focus of the workout. It will last about 10 minutes.

Main Focus Set

The goals and objectives of the day will dictate the focus of the workouts, and setup.

Cool-down and checking for understanding.

After the cool-down, there will be a knowledge check to make sure the athlete understood the

purpose of the set, and help them recognize the process.

Swim Meet Expectations

USA Swim Meets – Athletes will enter at their own cost, and enter the amount and type of

events desired. Athletes times count towards the end of season goal of qualifying for Senior

State, and possibly a National Meet. USA Swim Meet times do not qualify an athlete for

UHSAA 6A State.

High School Meets – Athletes events are chosen by the Head Coach to meet the needs of the

Meet, and to win the meet. Athletes times in Invitational, Region, and State Meets do count for

USA Swim Times for Senior State and National Meets.

Swim Meet Schedule

Swim Meet Schedule June 8-10: Utah Summer Games, Cedar City, UT

July 15: Bear Lake Monster Relay.

Sept 1: USA Home Dual Meet

Oct 6: USA Home Dual Meet

Nov 3: Olympus @ Herriman 3:30 p.m.

Nov 7: Herriman @ Taylorsville 3:30 p.m.

Nov 10-11: Cedar City Invitational

Nov 14: Hillcrest @ Herriman 3:30 p.m.

Nov 28: Herriman @ Weber 3:30 p.m.

Nov 30: West Jordan @ Herriman 3:30 p.m.

Dec 1-2: SilverRush Invitational @ JL Sorenson

Dec 5: Granger @ Herriman 3:30 p.m.

Dec 12: Bountiful @ Herriman 4:00 p.m.

Dec 15: Herriman @ Cyprus 3:30 p.m.

Dec 16: Hearts of Gold USA Swim Meet.

Dec 20: Jordan School District Championships @ JL Sorenson

Dec 27-29: Kearns Invitational (USA Meet)

Jan 4: Herriman @ CopperHills 3:30 p.m.

Jan 6: Home USA Meet.

Jan 11: Herriman @ Riverton 3:30 p.m.

Jan 18: East @ Herriman 3:30 p.m. (Senior Night)

Jan 26: Region Championships @ Kearns

Feb 8-9: State Championships @ ?

Feb 21-23: Utah Senior State Championships @ St. George

Swim Team Leadership Positions

Swim Team Leadership Positions

Captains:

• Team Captains

• Abigail Jacketta

• Jackson Hawes

• Junior Captains

• Irelan Ming

• Jarod Dalling

• Sophomore Captains

• MeKenna Scadden

• Hyrum Housley

• Freshman Captains

• Reagan Hopkins

• Joseph Goldhardt

UHSAA Meet Staff

All Staff have gone through Background Checks and training.

• Meet Announcer: Mike Hopkins

• Meet Film Crew: Russ Scadden

• Meet Referee / Head Timer (Paid): Carrie Jacketta

• Head Timer (runs System 6) (Paid): Alissa Goldhardt

• Asst. timer (runs Computer) (Paid): Wendy Hawes

• Meet Starter (Paid): Jade Ming

• Stroke Judge (paid): Yvonne or Gaylord Scott

• Stroke Judge (paid): Shad Hall

• *All other officials who volunteer their time will be welcome, but not paid.

Fees & Uniforms

Fees & Uniforms

Off-Season

Off-season meets & practices are optional, you are required for your own registration, travel,

lodging, and participation.

Off-Season Swim Practice Costs: Payments can be made at www.herrimanaquatics.org

June – Aug. $100* (season has already started, so it will be prorated)

March – May: $150

Season Fees (These fees are paid to Herriman High School)

Jordan School District Swim Team Participation Fee: $75

Swim Season Additional Practice Fee: $100

Swim Cap - $10, or $25 for two personalized caps.

Cedar City Invitational Trip (TBD)

Uniforms

Uniforms are required and purchased online. Athletes who are not in uniform will not be

allowed to participate in the weight room, travel, meet, etc.

Weight Room: Team Weight-Room T-shirt & Blue bottoms

Game / Meet Day: Blue Polo Shirt & Khaki Bottoms.

Travel Uniform (On a Bus): Blue Bottoms (warm-ups/leggings) – White Long-sleeve.

Deck Uniform: Red Shirt / Warm Up Bottoms. (Jacket optional)

Swim Uniform: Herriman Swim Suit (Same as Last year), and Herriman Silicon Cap.

Visit the Apparel Page on the Team Website to place your orders for everything but the Silicon

Swim Cap. www.herrimanswim.weebly.com

Things to know: Practice & Meets

Things to know: Practice & Meets

Practice: 1. Always arrive 10 minutes before a practice starts so you can warm up and be ready.

2. Bring Water Bottles for during practice and Protein for after.

3. Swimmers enter and exit from the Swim Meet Doors.

4. Use of the Lockers is at your own risk, we recommend that you show up in your swim

suit and leave your bags on the pool deck.

Meets: 1. Parents are not allowed on the pool deck, please sit up in the bleachers. You enter the

swim meet doors to get to the bleachers.

2. Warm Ups for most meets are at 3:00 the Meet Starts at 3:30. Athletes arrive at the

pool at 2:30.

3. Swimmers must remain in their deck uniform, when not swimming. (Red Shirt / Blue

Bottoms)

4. Home Meets: Swimmers are required to attend the entire meet. They are not excused

until we debrief the swim meet as a team. Please plan accordingly.

5. Away Meets: School Policy requires athletes to ride to and from the swim meet on the

school bus. There are no exceptions.

6. We are asking that parents wear a Red Herriman Aquatics T-shirt at Swim Meets, the

red really stands out in the crowd.

Lettering

Lettering One of the greatest honors of a Herriman High Athlete is to receive the “Letter” award. This is

an achievement that is earned and represents the highest level of achievement from Herriman

High School. To qualify, an athlete must meet the following criteria:

1. Score at least 20 points in a dual swim meet.

a. Points are: 6 points for 1st place, 5 points for 2nd place, 4 points for 3rd place, 3

points for 4th place, 2 points for 4th place, and 1 point for 6th place.

2. Max in the weight room 5 times in the season.

3. Swim more than 75 laps in the t-30 Swim

4. Equal or surpass at least two of the following times:

Boys Event Girls

2:00.00 200 Free 2:15.00

2:20.00 200 IM 2:30.00

:25.00 50 Free 28:00

1:02.00 100 Fly 1:10.00

:55.00 100 Free 1:00.00

5:40.00 500 Free 6:00.00

1:05.00 100 Back 1:10.00

1:12.00 100 Breast 1:20.00

5. Automatic Lettering: Medal at Region or State.

Time Standards / Records

Time Standards / Records Senior State Time Standards. (They may change) These will become the goal times that we

are seeking to make to qualify for the Senior State Championship Meet in St. George. These

times can only be earned at USA Swim Meets, HS Invitational Meets, Region, and 6A State .

Girls Event Boys

26.78 50 Free 24.14

58.04 100 Free 52.44

2:07.57 200 Free 1:55.20

5:50.15 500 Free 5:22.12

1:06.28 100 Back 1:01.26

2:26.52 200 Back 2:15.76

1:15.28 100 Breast 1:09.52

2:48.00 200 Breast 2:38.83

1:06.75 100 Fly 59.40

2:34.89 200 Fly 2:22.29

2:24.61 200 IM 2:11.61

1:55.69 200 Fr. Relay 1:42.69

4:10.29 400 Fr. Relay 3:43.89

2:08.89 200 M. Relay 1:56.79

Team Records

Boys Event Girls

1:49.22 – Noah Housley 200 Free 2:07.27 - Irelan Ming

2:07.32 – Noah Housley 200 IM 2:10.23 – Rhyan White

21.01 Reggie Topham 50 Free 25.78 – Abigail Jacketta

54.20 – Noah Housley 100 Fly 55.98 Rhyan White

47.17 – Reggie Topham 100 Free 56.07 – Keira Dailey

5:06.50 – Noah Housley 500 Free 5:46.15 Brenna Scadden

52.34 – Levi Lassig 100 Back 54.75 Rhyan White

1:01.35 Donovan Feist 100 Breast 1:12.77 – Samantha Nestman

Weight Room

Weight Room The Herriman Weight Room is one of the busiest rooms in the building. Getting a scheduled

time is a privilege. This requires us to make sure we clean up after ourselves, participate with

respect for the equipment and other athletes, and be on time. It is also a room where injuries

can occur, so proper technique, caution, and care are required. You ALWAYS LIFT WITH A

PARTNER. You ALWAYS LIFT WITH PROPER TECHNIQUE.

We have a required uniform for participate. Athletes will be sent home if they are not in

uniform. The uniform: White Lifting T-shirt. Blue Bottoms (Shorts, Sweats, leggings) (No

Jeans). Socks & Gym Shoes.

Warm Up – Herriman Power Set:

25 Pull-Ups

50 Crunches

50 Push-ups

50 Box jumps (Use plyo-boxes or stairs)

50 Floor Wipers

50 Swim Starts

25 Pull ups.

Main Set Each Day you will do a core set: (Jump Rope, Sit ups, or Twists), a Shoulder set: (shoulder curl or shrugs) and then choose two-four sets that you will do 5 x 10 or a 10 x 10 set. At least once a month we will do a Test set (Max) which is a 6-5-4-3-2-1. The Weight room is 1 ½ hour, don’t rush!

1. Deadlift 2. Bench Press 3. Squats 4. Pull-up with weight belt. 5. Your Choice: Curls, Sit-ups with weight, Cleans, etc.

Once a month you will also be tested on how many pull-ups you can do in 1 minute.

Eligibility

Eligibility To be eligible to participate in high school sports, athletes must have a minimum of a 2.0 gpa

and no F’s or Incomplete / No grades. To compete on the Varsity team, athletes are required

to maintain a 3.0 GPA.

The following guidelines are required for full participation on the Herriman High Swim Team.

Register my Athlete

All athletes must register with the online eligibility program: www.registermyathlete.com. This

must be completed prior to trying out for the swim team.

When online please complete the following:

1. Update the student profile.

2. Add Swimming to the sport you will be competing in for 2017-2018 Season.

3. Complete the registration Checklist.

4. Print off the Physical Checklist and schedule a yearly physical. This must be done

prior to Tryouts on Oct. 1.

5. You will need to pay your $75 Jordan District Swimming Participation for your Eligibility

to be complete by Oct 15.

Attendance

All athletes are expected to participate in every practice, which include: Morning Weight Lifting, Morning Swim Practice, and Afternoon Swim Practice. There are no optional practices.

We understand that family and life issues come up and we want to be sensitive to these needs. IF you need to be excused from practice, please give the coach notice in writing prior to the day you will miss. Unexcused and frequent absences are not acceptable.

If you miss a practice during the Swim Season, you will not compete in the next swim meet. If a swimmer has two or more unexcused absences, they are removed from the team.

UHSAA and USA Swimming meets will be a part of the overall program this year. Herriman athletes need to register with USA Swimming for USA Swim meets. These meets allow athletes to qualify for USA State and National events. Participation in these events are based on the needs of the individual swimmer for Senior State Championship qualification.

Eligibility

Conduct

All Herriman High School athletes and parents are to remember the importance of standards of

conduct and procedures. By disregarding or violating the following items may result in

expulsion from the team:

1. Disregarding any Herriman Aquatics policies 2. Non-participation 3. Not maintaining academic or GPA Standards 4. An illegal act or being in a place where an illegal act is occurring. 5. Possession, use, or distribution use of illegal drugs, improper use of prescription

drugs, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, e-cigarettes, vaping or being in a place where underage use of these products is occurring.

6. Being disrespectful towards the coaching staff, team members, peers, teachers, pool staff, or administration. Disrespect includes disruptive behaviors or influence, including: excessive public display of affection, hazing, use of crude or vulgar language deemed inappropriate by Herriman High School Staff.

7. Inappropriate social media use, including: cyber bullying, inappropriate posting of items, comments, or photos (i.e. nudity, crude, or demeaning of others, swearing). Posting of comments about team mates, competitors, or Herriman High School in any inappropriate or negative way. (this includes parents).

8. Suspension from school. 9. Cheating or plagiarizing on assignments, tests, or projects at school 10. Bullying in any form. 11. Not adhering to school dress code after 2 violation citations.

Not adhering to team dress code on pool deck or team activities

Herriman High Swim Team Fundraiser

Herriman High Swim Team Fundraiser Herriman High Fundraising can assist you in your purchasing of equipment, uniforms, travel,

and participation fees. However, all fundraising is optional, and all money submitted to the

High School becomes State Funds, under the direction of Jordan School District rules and

policies. You cannot receive a refund, payout to other clubs or teams or programs. Any

excess funds raised goes into the Herriman High Swim team general fund.

Fundraisers Options.

1. Snap Raise Fundraising. Will Begin September 15.

2. Business Donations

3. Swim-a-thon (tbd)

4. Swim Meet Advertising, Online, On TV, and on location.

Water Polo Club Sport Practice

Water Polo Club Sport Practice

Summer & Fall Training (June to October)

Morning Practice will be from 5:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. at JL Sorenson Pool on Tuesday and

Thursday Mornings.

Winter Training (November to February)

Proposed Practices will be held on Tuesday / Thursday Evenings from 8:15 to 9:15 pm.

HS Season Training (March to May)

The Varsity Water Polo Team will hold required practices in the morning and afternoon.

Please plan accordingly.

Athletes will be split into two groups. A Varsity and a Junior Varsity group. This will be based

on a two-day tryout. The Varsity team will only consist of 10-13 athletes. The Junior Varsity

will be up to 13 athletes. We will have multiple JV teams if needed.

Tryouts: To be eligible to tryout an athlete is required to have a 3.0 GPA and complete a full

season of High School Swimming or if in the 7th or 8th grade complete the short-course USA

Swim Season. There are no exceptions. Regardless of experience or skill, athletes who do not

swim will not be eligible to tryout for the varsity team. They are more than welcome to play on

the JV Team. Team dynamics for tryouts will begin at the Junior Olympics in July.

Water Polo Practice: Practices will be together both boys & girls in the Morning from 5:00 -

6:30 a.m. The Middle School team (6th to 8th Graders) will practice from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Afternoon Swim Practice: Varsity will Swim on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday’s. JV is

encouraged to swim on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday’s. The Varsity team is required to do

both Swim and Water Polo practices. This is not optional. Athletes who cannot attend the

afternoon swim practice, will not be eligible to play on the Varsity Team and will be

placed on the appropriate JV team if they choose to continue playing water polo.

If there is a need to replace an athlete on the Varsity Team, the varsity team captains will

recommend to the coaching staff a replacement from the JV team. If that replacement

cannot attend morning and afternoon swim practices, they will not be given a spot on

the team. Only athletes who were eligible to tryout may be considered.

HS Varsity Water Polo Team Selection Process

HS Varsity Water Polo Team Selection Process To create a championship team, there is a molding and shaping that must take place. This process will

take about a year to define the process. Here are a few of the guiding and defining principles that will be

required:

1. Speed

a. Only athletes who are committed swimmers will be considered to participate on the

varsity or travel team. Swimmers must be swimming in an organized age-group or

team practice at least 3 days a week in the off-season and full focus in the Short

Course Season. To be eligible to participate on a Varsity team, athletes must complete

the HS swim Season or if 7th or 8th grade, the short course USA Swim season.

2. Strength

a. Strength and Conditioning is necessary to play the hardest sport in the world. Strong

upper body, core, and leg strength will need to be a focus of the off-season

development. Varsity Athletes will be chosen from among the strongest in the water

and in the weight room.

3. Technical Skills

a. During a two day tryout in February, technical skills will be judged. Athletes will be

judged on their execution of ODP technical skills, such as treading, and movement in

the water, passing, passing under pressure, shooting, driving, and the ability to steal.

4. Team Development & Tactical Execution

a. Team development will happen in three ways.

i. Trust. The coaching staff will be focused on the group that trusts each other.

Trust is earned, so athletes who develop habits of hard work, follow through,

and diligence will demonstrate this characteristic.

ii. Tactical Skills. These will be taught in practice, but it’s how they will be

executed in games that will be of most importance. Do you have good muscle

memory and focus to be where you need to be to score, defend, or create?

iii. Team Dynamics. How do you play? This will be looked at through out the

season beginning with the Junior Olympic Games, Fall league, and ODP

tryouts. Athletes who choose not to participate in these events, will not have

the opportunity to develop this skill at the highest level. This will help in the

selection process for the best well rounded team to represent Herriman

Aquatics.

Athletes who do not meet the requirements, but are great players will still have a great opportunity to

participate in the JV Season and State Championship.

Water Polo Schedule *tentative

Water Polo Schedule *tentative June 29 – July 1: Utah Age-Group State Championships, Olympus?

June 17: Scrimmage @ tba

July 8: Scrimmage @ tba

July 22-25: Boys, USA National Junior Olympic Championships @ Orange County, California

July 27-30: Girls, USA National Junior Olympic Championships @ Orange County, California

Sept 6: Fall League Game

Sept 9: Fall League Game

Sept 16: Fall League Game

Sept 23: Fall League Game

Sept 30: Fall League Game

Oct 7: Fall League Game

Oct 21: Fall League Game

Oct 28: Fall League Championships

Nov 8: Scrimmage @ tba

Dec 9: Scrimmage @ tba

March 6: Varsity vs.

March 13: JV vs.

March 15-17: Kearns Tournament

March 20: Varsity vs.

March 22: Varsity & JV @

March 27: JV vs.

March 29: Varsity & JV @

April 10: Varsity vs.

April 12-14: Kearns Tournament

April 17: JV vs.

April 19: Varsity & JV @

April 21-22: Kap7 Tournament

April 24: Varsity vs.

April 26: Varsity & JV @

May 1: JV vs.

May 10-12: JV State

May 17-19 Varsity State.

Water Polo Team Leadership Positions

Water Polo Team Leadership Positions

Captains:

• Varsity Team Captains

• Girls

• Abigail Jacketta

• Voted on after tryouts

• Boys

• Jackson Hawes

• Voted on after tryouts

• Junior Varsity Captains

• Voted on after tryouts.

Home Game Table Staff

• Game Film Crew

• Head Timer:

• Ast. Timer (Shotclock):

• Game Statistics

• Team Statistics

Game & Tournament Committee

• Game Film Crew

• Team Statistics (Sits at ScoreTable):

Required Fees & Uniforms

Required Fees & Uniforms Off-season games will help to determine the make-up for the Varsity Team. Athletes who

participate in these events have a better opportunity to create team dynamics that will lead to a

championship. Every game and tournament, requires athletes to find their own travel, lodging,

and participation.

Summer Costs (June – July) : $75

Fall League Costs (Aug – Oct): $100

Winter League Costs (Nov – Feb) $150 (if time is approved)

Spring League Costs (Feb – May); See below

National Championships – JO’s: $275

Estimated High School Season Fees

Purpose Cost

Pool Rental $200

Bronze Member* $40

Referee Costs $20

2-Tournaments $50

Kap7 Entry Fee $100

State Entry $20

Utah Registration $13

Water Polo Cap $25

Total $468

* Bronze level membership is the minimum requirement needed to compete in the High School

Season. Travel athletes must be a Gold level member. Please note: All fees are subject to

change by their organization.

Required Fees & Uniforms

Uniforms

Uniforms are required. Athletes who are not in uniform will not be allowed to participate in

games. Must show up to team meeting in uniform.

Game Day: Blue Polo Shirt & Khaki Bottoms.

Tournament Day 2: Blue Bottoms (shorts/sweats/leggings) – Red Herriman Aquatics Shirt

Tournament Day 3: Blue Bottoms (shorts/sweats/leggings) – White h20 polo shirt

Game Uniform: Herriman Swim Suit, Swim Cap, Water Polo Cap

Game Reminders

Game Reminders

1. Home Games:

a. Enter Swim Meet Doors.

b. Arrive in Uniform, for team meeting 45 min prior to

game.

c. Parents must sit in Balcony.

d. Warm Up in the deep end.

2. Away Games

a. Safe Travel requires awareness of road conditions,

traffic, distance and time needed.

b. If you need more time, it may be wise to check out of

school by your parent.

c. If you are late, you may not be able to play, as you

missed the check in, so always double check with your

coach.

3. Bring Water Bottle to Games

4. Use of the Lockers is at your own risk, we recommend that

you show up in your swim suit and leave your bags on the

pool deck.

5. We support each other, so be in Deck Uniform supporting the

other team (boys, jv, etc.) playing.

6. Always be in Deck Uniform when not playing.

7. We are asking that parents wear a Red Herriman Aquatics T-

shirt at games, the red really stands out in the crowd.

Practice Expectations

Practice Expectations Just like swimming, athletes practices are well thought out with a year plan. At this time,

Herriman Aquatics is not prepared for a National Finish, so we begin with the Junior Olympics

to kick off the Summer training plan. To prepare the athlete for a State Championship

experience, practices are designed in several phases. These phases are set up to do the

following 1) build a technical foundation, 2) develop tactical advantage, 3) increase endurance,

4) adapt to conditions, and 5) taper for performance. To meet these expectations athletes

must do the following:

Team Meeting

We will begin each practice with an overview meeting. We will take roll, Athletes will be

introduced to the purpose of the practice, the goal and objectives to achieve, and times that

they should hydrate and refuel. Athletes who do not have the needed equipment, water bottle,

and a refueling snack* will be excused from practice.

Dynamic Warm-up

The Dynamic warm-up will consist of one to all of the following exercises, prior to getting in the

water: Jumping Jacks, Butt Kicks, Jump-rope, Arm Circles, High knees, lunges, etc.

Warm-up Set

The warm-up set will depend on the focus of the workout. It will last about 10 minutes.

Main Focus Set

The goals and objectives of the day will dictate the focus of the workouts, and setup.

Cool-down and checking for understanding.

After the cool-down, there will be a knowledge check to make sure the athlete understood the

purpose of the set, and help them recognize the process.

Game Expectations

We will begin every game with a team meeting. Athletes arrive in there team uniform 45

minutes prior to game start. Athletes will quickly review goals and objectives of game. Athletes

must be in uniform, have their needed equipment for the game (Proper Swim Cap, Polo Cap,

and Water Bottle) or they are not eligible to participate in the game. Athletes will then warm up

as a team. With a set warm up focused on the opponent.

Lettering

Lettering One of the greatest honors of a Herriman High Athlete is to receive the “Letter” award. This is

an achievement that is earned and represents the highest level of achievement from Herriman

High School. To qualify, an athlete must meet the following criteria:

1. Score at least 5 points in a Varsity Game

2. Have at least 5 assists in a game.

3. Have at least 5 steals in a game.

4. Swim more than 75 laps in the t-30 Swim

5. Equal or surpass the following swim time:

Boys Event Girls

2:00.00 200 Free 2:15.00

:55.00 100 Free 1:00.00

Team Records

Boys Team

Most assists in a HS Season: 16, Luke Zander

Most Steals in a HS Season: 98, Luke Zander

Most points in a HS Season: 41, Luke Zander

Most Goalie Blocks in a HS Season: 228, Spencer Ohlson

Girls Team

Most assists in a HS Season: 36, Abigail Jacketta

Most Steals in a HS Season: 127, Abigail Jacketta

Most points in a HS Season: 65, Abigail Jacketta

Most Goalie Blocks in a HS Season: 195, Erinn Smalley

Eligibility

Eligibility To be eligible to participate in high school sports, athletes must have a minimum of a 2.0 gpa

and no F’s or Incomplete grades. To compete on the Varsity team, athletes are required to

maintain a 3.0 GPA.

The following guidelines are required for full participation on the Herriman High Water Polo

Team.

USA Water Polo

All athletes must register online with USA Water Polo and be current as a Bronze athlete.

Varsity athletes (and any athlete wanting to participate in ODP & JO”s) must be Gold

Members.

Attendance

During Water Polo Season. All athletes are required to be at all practices. This includes the afternoon swimming practices for the varsity team. There are no optional practices.

We understand that family and life issues come up and we want to be sensitive to these needs. IF you need to be excused from practice, please give the coach notice in writing prior to the day you will miss. Unexcused and frequent absences are not acceptable.

If you miss a practice during the Water Polo Season, you will not compete in the next game. If a swimmer has two or more unexcused absences, they are removed from the team. If you are more than 15 minutes late to practice, you will be suspended from the first two quarters of the next game.

Conduct

All Herriman High School athletes and parents are to remember the importance of standards of

conduct and procedures. By disregarding or violating the following items may result in

expulsion from the team:

1. Disregarding any Herriman Aquatics policies 2. Non-participation 3. Not maintaining academic or GPA Standards 4. An illegal act or being in a place where an illegal act is occurring. 5. Possession, use, or distribution use of illegal drugs, improper use of prescription

drugs, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, e-cigarettes, vaping or being in a place where underage use of these products is occurring.

Eligibility

6. Being disrespectful towards the coaching staff, team members, peers, teachers, pool staff, or administration. Disrespect includes disruptive behaviors or influence, including: excessive public display of affection, hazing, use of crude or vulgar language deemed inappropriate by Herriman High School Staff.

7. Inappropriate social media use, including: cyber bullying, inappropriate posting of items, comments, or photos (i.e. nudity, crude, or demeaning of others, swearing). Posting of comments about team mates, competitors, or Herriman High School in any inappropriate or negative way. (this includes parents).

8. Suspension from school. 9. Cheating or plagiarizing on assignments, tests, or projects at school 10. Bullying in any form. 11. Not adhering to school dress code after 2 violation citations. 12. Not adhering to team dress code on pool deck or team activities

Herriman High Water Polo Team Fundraiser

Herriman High Water Polo Team Fundraiser Water Polo Fundraising is a little different that Swimming, as all funds raised are given to the Athlete. Herriman Aquatics is not a bank, and will not manage any of the funds. Unfortunately, this does not apply to Business Donations that are paid to Herriman Aquatics. Those funds must go directly to the General Fund for Herriman Water Polo for Tax Reasons.

January / February Fundraiser – Oranges

Ongoing Fundraising – Donations & Sponsorships

June Fundraising – Guess your Speed

Coaching Staff

Coaching Staff

Head Coach – Michael H. Goldhardt, M.Ed.

Michael Goldhardt, resides in Herriman. He has been coaching aquatics since 1992. He is a

Doctoral Candidate in Education, and loves the opportunity to be with his lovely wife Alissa and

his 5 children. Here are some of his accomplishments:

• Head High School Swim & Water Polo Coach: Granite (94-95, 97-00), Jordan (00-05),

Herriman (2013-now).

• Other Coaching Opportunities:

o Mountain Zone Olympic Development Team: 2000-04, 2015-Present

o University of Utah Club Men’s team: 2005-08

o Founded Granite Stingray Swim Team – 1993 – 95

o Founded Herriman Aquatics – 2011 (water polo), 2016 (swim)

• Awards & Accomplishments

o Utah High School Water Polo Coach of the Year: 2000, 2015

o College Water Polo Association Conference Coach of the Year, 2005, 2006

o Mountain Zone High School Girls Coach of the Year 2016

o President of Utah Water Polo, 1999-2001, 2014-15

o USA Water Polo National Delegate, 2000-2003

o Mountain Zone Executive Board, 2000-2005, 2015-2016

Assistant Coach – Kevin Ohlson

Kevin, resides in South Jordan. He has been coaching aquatics since 2014. He is a graduate

from Weber State University in Information Systems. He currently works for a private company

as director of operations, providing high net worth individuals a fully bespoke card program with

comprehensive lifestyle management services. He became involved in Herriman Aquatics

when his oldest son transitioned from being a goalie in competitive soccer.

• Awards & Accomplishments

o Mountain Zone High School Boys Coach of the Year 2016

Coaching Staff

Assistant Coach – Brittany Menasco

Brittany, resides in Eagle Mountain. She has been coaching aquatics since 2016. She is a

graduate from Brigham Young University – Idaho in (?),

Assistant Coach – Brenna Nelson

Brenna, resides in Herriman. Prior to her LDS Mission in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, she coached

for Herriman Aquatics as the elementary coach in 2014-15. Brenna was a USA swimmer for 14

years and was an athlete on the Herriman swim and water polo teams throughout high school.

She will be graduating from Brigham Young University in 2019 with a degree in communication

disorders and plans on graduate education in speech pathology.

Assistant Coach – Josh Schulthies

Josh, resides in Saratoga Springs. He has coached for Herriman Aquatics as the elementary

coach since 2014.

HS Varsity Water Polo Team Selection Process

HS Varsity Water Polo Team Selection Process To create a championship team, there is a molding and shaping that must take place. This process will

take about a year to define the process. Here are a few of the guiding and defining principles that will be

required:

5. Speed

a. Only athletes who are committed swimmers will be considered to participate on the

varsity or travel team. Swimmers must be swimming in an organized age-group or

team practice at least 3 days a week in the off-season and full focus in the Short

Course Season. To be eligible to participate on a Varsity team, athletes must complete

the HS swim Season or if 7th or 8th grade, the short course USA Swim season.

6. Strength

a. Strength and Conditioning is necessary to play the hardest sport in the world. Strong

upper body, core, and leg strength will need to be a focus of the off-season

development. Varsity Athletes will be chosen from among the strongest in the water

and in the weight room.

7. Technical Skills

a. During a two day tryout in February, technical skills will be judged. Athletes will be

judged on their execution of ODP technical skills, such as treading, and movement in

the water, passing, passing under pressure, shooting, driving, and the ability to steal.

8. Team Development & Tactical Execution

a. Team development will happen in three ways.

i. Trust. The coaching staff will be focused on the group that trusts each other.

Trust is earned, so athletes who develop habits of hard work, follow through,

and diligence will demonstrate this characteristic.

ii. Tactical Skills. These will be taught in practice, but it’s how they will be

executed in games that will be of most importance. Do you have good muscle

memory and focus to be where you need to be to score, defend, or create?

iii. Team Dynamics. How do you play? This will be looked at through out the

season beginning with the Junior Olympic Games, Fall league, and ODP

tryouts. Athletes who choose not to participate in these events, will not have

the opportunity to develop this skill at the highest level. This will help in the

selection process for the best well rounded team to represent Herriman

Aquatics.

Athletes who do not meet the requirements, but are great players will still have a great opportunity to

participate in the JV Season and State Championship.