With six seniors graduating from the swim team, the odds of winning the first ever UAAP Men's Swimming Championship is clearly not in our favor. As the six graduates are comprised of our three top guns and three solid point contributors, I cannot help but feel a bit helpless at the predicament. Clearly, the golden area of Ateneo Men's Swimming has come to an end.
But that of course, goes without saying. We knew we had the best chance of doing something spectacular this year and we made the most of it. As our team captain Chico Gueco said, "Second place never felt so sweet." Truly, it was. Yet, I do not know if I can share the same sentiment after we conclude this year's UAAP campaign. I just do not and cannot see it. Not yet, anyway.
Truth be told, I am really scared this year. Gone is the confidence I had going into last year about my team and myself since the core--therefore the strength--of the team was still intact. Last year, we were built around a seasoned and strong unit of veterans. Now, the team is founded on the sophomore and freshmen stars. A new dawn has certainly come.
Maybe I am just being over anxious. After all, we are not the only team to have lost our stars after this year. As much as I can say, everyone is on equal footing. But that is still not good enough for me. I am sure that our opponents are already gathering their strength and preparing for the coming season. Why are we not doing the same thing? What is up with us?
I plan on doing something about this because I for one will not go into something half-assed, especially when I am representing myself and my school. I have got to try to do something about it.
Take your mark!
But that of course, goes without saying. We knew we had the best chance of doing something spectacular this year and we made the most of it. As our team captain Chico Gueco said, "Second place never felt so sweet." Truly, it was. Yet, I do not know if I can share the same sentiment after we conclude this year's UAAP campaign. I just do not and cannot see it. Not yet, anyway.
Truth be told, I am really scared this year. Gone is the confidence I had going into last year about my team and myself since the core--therefore the strength--of the team was still intact. Last year, we were built around a seasoned and strong unit of veterans. Now, the team is founded on the sophomore and freshmen stars. A new dawn has certainly come.
Maybe I am just being over anxious. After all, we are not the only team to have lost our stars after this year. As much as I can say, everyone is on equal footing. But that is still not good enough for me. I am sure that our opponents are already gathering their strength and preparing for the coming season. Why are we not doing the same thing? What is up with us?
I plan on doing something about this because I for one will not go into something half-assed, especially when I am representing myself and my school. I have got to try to do something about it.
Take your mark!
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