Hey Tornadoes! I’m Anna Ludwiczak, the head coach for the 2023 season! I am so excited to be returning this summer for my 3rd season of coaching and 13th year on the team! I am a graduating high school senior and will be attending UNC Chapel Hill next year and spending my first semester abroad in Spain! I have swam on the Thornhill team since I was 5 years old, and I have also swam competitively for many years and was a member of my high school swim team! Assistant coaches Sophia, Gabi, and I are looking forward to starting swim practice on Monday the 15th. 

**IMPORTANT PRACTICE UPDATE: We have a record number of swimmers this year (145!!), so for the first week of practice we will be dividing the 7-8s and 9-10s into two separate practice groups. There will be an update posted before the second week of practice regarding potentially updated practice times, but here is the schedule for the first week:

Shrimps (5-6s): 4:00-4:30

7-8s: 4:30-5:15

9-10s: 5:15-6:00

11+: 6:00-6:45

Additional Information:

• As always, safety is a top priority during practice! Coach Gabi and I are both CPR/lifeguard certified, and we are working with volunteers on the team during the shrimps’ practice to ensure that there are as many eyes on the pool as possible!
• Bring goggles to practice! Caps are also encouraged, if you don’t own a swim cap that is not an issue– be on the lookout for a surprise in your mailbox before practice begins (team cap included)!

I’m looking forward to another great year and can’t wait to see you all soon!

Coach Anna