Kaitlin Polasik a senior here at ONW, has been swimming the Olathe Northwest Swimming team since she was a freshman.
This year she is headed to state as an alternate but she is hoping to get qualified for state in the next three meets (JV League, Varsity League, and Last chance).
"I really hope to get consideration time for state in the 100 backstroke," Polasik said.
Remember
Even if she doesn't qualify for state she remembers her favorite moment over the past four years.
"I really love my teammates and my coaches there all really, really supportive and we all cheer for each other at meets and its a really family like environment,"said Polasik.
On top of her teammates and coaches being her support system she also has her most embarrassing moments with her coaches and teammates during morning practice.
"My most embarrassing moment was this year at morning practice. I found one of the life preservers on the deck and I wanted to see if I could fit into it still, so I put it on and then I got stuck in it for about 20 minutes and I had to have about three girls help me get it off," Polasik said.
Teammates and Coaches
Throughout her time on the swim team Polasik had one person really push her and support her every step of the way.
"Coach Krusen is just so supportive and he's really pushed me to try to do my best and get that state cut and he just pushes me to do what ever I can and I'm really grateful to have someone who will do that for me, " said Polasik
Because her time is coming to an end, Kaitlin has one thing she wishes to say to her teammates during the rest of their time here at ONW.
"Stick with it and just try your hardest because its just so important, the friendships you make will last throughout all four years and probably longer and the work ethic you learn from our coaches is just so important for your future goals," Polasik said.
For more on the ONW swimming team go to Olathe Northwest's Website or for more about one of a kind people here at ONW go to People of ONW's blog.
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