Teams are finding ways to remain connected and active as they wait for news about the winter sports season despite the overwhelming uncertainty regarding the future of winter sports that MFS athletes and coaches are facing. 

Swim Team

The MFS swim team has been in contact via email to communicate information regarding the season, as well as to check in during these difficult times. 

Swim coach Dave Washick said, “I have sent a couple emails out in the last week just kind of checking in. I am at the point where I really just miss the kids. I wish we could do something. I see a few occasionally at work or their club teams, and I try to just ask how they are doing as people more than just swimmers.”

These emails positively impacted MFS swimmers.

Ava Parker ’22 commented, “It was great to hear from coach Dave and to get updates about the season and his personal life. I think it would be a great idea to have meetings to get the team back together to form some unity and normalcy during this time. ” 

As well as staying in contact with coaches, swimmers are trying their best to stay in shape in whatever way possible. Because access to pools has become more difficult, Natalie Vana ’23 been running a couple times a week in order to stay in shape for the swim season.

Girls Basketball

Girls basketball players are trying their best to stay positive and active in preparing for their potential season.

“I have a basketball court across the street from me, so I try to dribble and shoot whenever I have time. I really hope we still have a season because I really miss the team, and I look forward to basketball season every year,” said player Blythe O’Connor ’22.

Alissa Fox ’23 also has been active while waiting for news regarding the upcoming basketball season. Fox commented, “I’ve done a few workouts, and I plan to do more workouts and drills starting in December. I hope we are still able to have a season, but it’s up to our school now.” 

Fencing

Similar to basketball and swimming, the MFS fencing coaches have sent out emails regarding the season.

“[The coaches] have sent messages about us preparing for the season independently. They haven’t yet specified how we will be practicing in regards to virtual workouts, but so far we have to go outside of school to fencing clubs to practice,” said fencer Katerina Kostopoulos ’22. 

Many are disappointed by the delay of winter sports, but Athletic Director Danielle Dayton encouraged student athletes “to stay positive and focus on the things that we can have an impact on.”