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Here are some notes from some of our current and former parents.

Send us an email, if you would like to add your comments, and remember that you can also post your thoughts on the Mako Facebook page.

Heather, Shannon, and Mike,

Thank you so much for a wonderful swim season and a great end-of-season celebration! Thank you for all of your dedication and the hard work you put in to coaching on Katherine's behalf. She loves swimming, she loves the Makos, and she loves and respects each of you so much. ... We hope you have a great Summer and we look forward to seeing you again next season.

Thank you,

Josh and Kim Helms

Ioana, the kids and I had a nice time at the end-of-season party. We wanted to let you know that we’re really happy to have been part of the Makos team this year.

I think you all are running a very good team and we very much appreciate the Makos organization and the efforts by the coaches. Coach Becky and Peter did a great job with Matthew and Sophia. We look forward to a second year with the team.

Thanks again for everything and congratulations on a great season!

Jeff

Comments from parents of swimmers at the 2012 TYR Classic Swim Meet.

Heather,

Thank YOU and the coaches for this experience. As I mentioned to you at the hotel, Pete had a really great time all around and was SO sad it all ended yesterday. Nick and I completely appreciate the huge effort this meet required from the coaching staff and wanted to let you all know how much it meant to us and more importantly to our swimmer. Hope everyone gets to take a much deserved breather over the holidays:)

Colleen

Thank you Heather for such a wonderful swim club! Gillian had the best time this weekend! It was such a great experience for her and it will be worth every yawn today!

She has always come from practice or a meet with good experiences, even if she didn’t have the best day, she still gets positive reinforcement and constructive things she can work on. She is happy here and wants to work hard for herself and her coaches. I attribute that to being a part of an awesome club!

Thanks to you and your coaching staff who put in countless hours to ensure our kids are happy and healthy mentally and physically!

Can’t wait to see all of the results. Gillian said everyone really had some great times!

- Elena Goodiel

Thank you for all your leadership and organization. Decker had a fantastic time and is looking forward to going next year (if he qualifies).

Do you have an email for Mike? I wanted to get Decker's split on his 100 Free in the 400 free relay. Mike swam him as anchor to see what he could do “swimming scared and last!” We were curious about his time…

Susan

Hi Heather,

I want to thank you for a WONDERFUL weekend. I know the logistical nightmare that must go into planning such a large event. Everything was great and Jakob had the time of his life. I especially want to thank you for wiping away tears (twice). We are working on that.

We are so blessed to be part of the Mako family!

- Steve, Stacey & Jakob

Coach Heather,

In the off chance that no one has thought to thank you for dealing (beautifully) with this HUGE hassle, please know that we truly appreciate your work on this. I’m sure you needed this pool closure like you need some lead flippers…and right before Thanksgiving!!

Speaking of which, Kelly’s involvement in the Makos is one of the many things for which we’re thankful.

Have a great Thanksgiving,

Sam Elson

I have been meaning to tell you that Michael is really, really liking his new practice group a lot. He is very comfortable there, likes his coach and the boys in his lane, and feels like it’s just the right amount of hard. In fact, he said just the other day how he really wishes Blair had had the opportunity to swim with Peter (even though Peter doesn’t really coach Michael’s lane very often) – he said that Blair would have loved swimming with that group.

- Joanna

Thank you! I really enjoyed being a MAKO parent yesterday - thank you for creating such a welcome environment for the team!

- Ellen Werren

My daughter started for her first time w/ your coaches last night. She is in the Highschool Prep - we initially signed up for the 3mo Fall program. I did that, so I could see if it was a good fit. As soon as (she) got out of the pool last night - she asked if she could continue through to May/June. I know that everything is full at this point. But if there is a waitlist - she would really like to be on it for the 3 other sessions.

Thank you,

Kecia

Awesome job last night, Heather. I was in and out to pick up Michael's gear in 10 minutes! So fast I didn't get to say "Hi".

- Lisa Ide

Wow! I am so impressed at the communications you send out about the team with accomplishments etc. So important for the kids and parents to stay informed and pumped up!

Thank you,

Patricia Weldon

Heather,

I have loved being a part of the Makos since your charter year. Thank you for the fun and sharing your talents with my girls. I don’t think their love (or mine) of the sport would have continued without you and the fine coaching staff you assembled.

Rachael will be swimming and coaching this year for the Villa Gorillas. I will be there too. Although she will have one more season of eligibility after her freshman year, I’m not sure she will swim.

Look forward to seeing you at All Stars.

Thank you again and take care.

Roger