A Word From Coach Lindquist

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Athletics

THE OFFICIAL SITE OF SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CARDINAL ATHLETICS

At the risk of repeating me, where has the time gone?

The old adage is “time flies when you are having fun”… I think we must have had a great time with this group of SMU Swimming Seniors because it seems like you all just got here.

I propose that NCAA Swimming & Diving move to a five-year program … We’d sure like to keep you all around for another year!

Kaitlyn, Mark, Abby, Robbie, Abby, Sivan and Tina!

We have had so many great memories and experiences with all of you on our team.
You will all be so very missed.

Kaitlyn: St. Kate’s loss = our gain! What a great time we have had with you in and out of the pool. You will join a number of swimmers who I will remember as users of the office couches, a place cherished by many and remembered by me as a place we have all come together to enjoy SMU. Your leadership in and out of the water and friendship has been wonderful for us all. Thanks for all you have done! (Sticks says thank you too!)

Mark: You have been the quiet leader and a terrific example for our teams. From Water Polo, to Swimming, to our fishing talks and so much more, these are the things that come to mind when I think back over your 4 years here at SMU. You have balanced much and shown others how to be an excellent SMU athlete. We’re all so glad you became a Swimming Cardinal. Thanks for all you have done!

Abby K: You and Abby L took a breather before joining us your sophomore year, but I’m glad you decided to go for it, and what a time it has been. Leadership, work ethic, friendship and more are the things we will all remember. SMU Swimming is better because of you. Thanks for all you have done!

Robbie. I will always remember our spirited discussions and your love of this team will be missed. Thanks for all your support of SMU and SMU Swimming. You have managed to be a terrific leader on campus and for our team. Your support of ALL our Aquatic programs has been great. Thanks for all you have done!

Abby L:?Are you and ‘other-Abby’ sure you can’t stick around another year?? We have had such a great time with you and you have brought such a bright and fun attitude to the team. I’m so glad you joined us and became a huge part of our team. Thanks for all you have done!

Sivan: We are so fortunate that you made it all the way to Winona, MN and joined our team! We have had athletes from all over the U.S., and you have now brought us a new country! Your work ethic and personality have been a great addition to our program. We will all remember you and what a big part of our team you have been. Thanks for all you have done!

Tina:?What a treat for us to have you join us. One and done, is better than none at all! We hope you had as much fun as we did. Thanks for all you have done!

As I have said to all our Alums each year ...
The Team and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you the best of luck from the SMU Swimmers, Divers, and Coaches.
You will be missed.
We wish you the best in your future endeavors; I know you will find success in wherever your lives take you.

I hope SMU’s Jul Gernes Pool will always be your home away from home. You are welcome back anytime.
Thanks for all you have done!