As the swim season continues, leadership plays a major role in keeping the team motivated, connected, and kind. Nathan Tiffany, who is one of the captains for boys swim, tells us a little about himself, his swimming history, and what it is like bein a captain for Shorewood.
Q: What’s your strong suit?
I would say long distance, because that’s what I do. It’s also what I’m most comfortable with, and I have pretty good stamina, so it makes sense why long distance is a good fit for me. I didn’t necessarily choose to swim long distance, it chose me in a sense. The first time I swam long distance, I was only five seconds away from districts and I just kept swimming to get better and better and better. My best time as of right now is 5:55. I love swimming so much. It’s a different game where pace matters more than speed. But it’s hard when you are in your ow head for what feels like 15 minutes, but making it and getting that time is one of the best feelings ever.
Q: When did you start team swimming?
I started freshman year. I loved it, honestly, and still do. My teammates really make it if that makes sense.
Q: How has the season been going?
Honestly, it’s going great. We are very strong and I’m happy with what we have got as a whole team. It’s totally something to be really proud of. We have a great win streak, we have not lost a meet so far, and overall the team has just been great. It’s so cool to see younger classmates helping each other and encouraging themselves to be the best they can be! I’m very proud of our team, we all came together to make almost a family of sorts.
Q: Are you hopeful for younger teammates as future captains?
Yes, definitely! There are definitely a lot of lowerclassmen that have a load of potential. I think that a lot of them are very talented, but the main ones that really stand out are Colin Bell, as well as Max. Those guys are so talented, it’s crazy.
Q: Why did you decide to swim?
Well, I mean, a lot of it was because of my family and whatnot. But I had some friends in swim, so they made it a good reason because it was just more fun if you know what I mean.
Q: How long and how much effort did it take to be a swim captain?
Honestly, it’s pretty much about being kind and treating everyone with respect, which is pretty cool in my opinion, because it is kind of crucial for a strong team.
