The Tigers lost some of their depth in the distance and fly events but have strengthened the sprinting and backstroke events. Coach Mary Bretscher attributes these improved strengths to both the new swimmers and returning upperclassmen. Bretscher credits the new talent for having a good work ethic and good attitudes. The team's goals are to keep using those ingredients to better its standing. Swimmers will work to improve the experience and depth of talent throughout the team so they can stand up to their competitors.
Teams gain and lose different qualities every year.
Most of the time you do not know enough well rounded information about competitors until the middle or end of the season. You just have to work with what characteristics the team has now and work from there. Senior captain Alison Miller said she thinks that in her four years of swimming for DePauw, the team has gradually increased its strengths and success. Although we only lost two seniors after last season, some other losses this season have made weaknesses in our depth. We have gained some new talent and should be able to discover this season's strengths and performances in meets.