The context of the following conversation is Casey was good at swimming but was new to the school. Casey joined the team at their school.:
Casey says The swimming team had a meeting today.  I went and joined it..
The friend responds You are a good swimmer.  You'll do well..
Casey responds I figure I am new to the school, joining the team will help me make friends..
The friend responds I'm sure it will! People become really tight in sports..
Casey responds I was on my other high school's swim team so I know.  I love the competitions..
The friend responds Don't you have to get up at like 4am for practice?.