Word: costin
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Maura has done a fantastic job bringing the team together," Co-Captain Annie Wilson said. "Vicky Hays' [the coach before Costin] philosophy was that the individual should do what's best for her, so there was a problem of team cohesiveness...
...Costin, however, stresses that it is her swimmers, not she, who have made the team come alive. "Everyone here is dedicated to swimming," said Costin. "They are very, very committed athletes...
...path to this new unity detoured through the stomach. Costin, who almost always has a jar of M&Ms in her office, introduced the idea of "secret pal" last year whereby swimmers anonymously exchange gifts throughout the season. "It's a riot," Wilson said, "and usually food...
...swimmers make a point of getting together outside of practice, whether it is breakfast at Kirkland House after morning workouts, pizza parties, or dinner at Costin's house--which nourishes the togetherness of the team...
...fact, it's not the food but the swimmers who bring the team together. "They're sensitive to others," Costin said. "When you go away to college, it can be a very individualized experience. When you're in an individual sport, more...