Rowan Hayes '23 Recruiting Profile

I first decided that swimming was my sport when I started getting positive feedback from people after my meets regarding my technique.  Also watching other pro swimmers influenced my drive. Through competitive swimming I have learned that progress doesn't happen overnight.  In order to succeed, short and long term goals were necessary.  Getting up early when I wanted to sleep in, attending strength workouts when I was tired.  All of these and more have helped me reach my current times.  I had multiple surgeries on my right ear drum when I was a young kid.  I had to overcome not being able to swim for a while and adjust to different circumstances while healing.   My first job was teaching kids to swim and lifeguarding.  I enjoyed watching the kids progress, just as I did when I was younger.  I was happy to receive the coaches award during my first year on my  high school team and from then I've developed substantially.  I am looking forward to the future and what I can achieve.