I've been swimming for 8 years now and the same motto has stuck with me through all these years. Hard work truely does work. I strive to push myself to the next level at each individual practice, and to also push others as well. Swimming hasn't only taught me to push myself to my limits, but it also has taught me the importance of family. Club swimming has given me a second family I can always rely on, and I'm hoping I can build that same relationship with my future team mates on my college team.