By Alexa Silva Ramirez Posted May 21, 2025
Although this is Andrew’s first year of competitive swimming with the LHS team, he has already made a lasting impression on his teammates and coaches. Cassandra Jenkins, the swim coach, praised Andrew for his work ethic and willingness to learn.
“Andrew is very coachable and a hard worker in practice, which has paid off! He has shown a ton of growth in the technique of every stroke and is making huge gains in his overall endurance.”
Jenkins also brings up Egbert’s overall personality.
“He has a great personality, is respectful, and an asset to our team,” said Jenkins I look forward to coaching Andrew in the upcoming years.”
Egbert himself was surprised to receive the recognition
“I didn’t expect to get Student-Athlete of the Week at all,” he said with a smile.
Despite being new to the sport, Egbert has already qualified for regionals — one of his proudest moments so far. He especially enjoys long-distance events because they push him beyond his limits.
“What I enjoy most about swimming is doing long distances because it helps me push myself further.”
Balancing academics and athletics can be challenging, but Andrew, who is homeschooled, has found a rhythm that works.
“I do school in the morning, then come to school for one class later in the day, and then I go to practice,” he explained.
His goals this season include improving his speed and maintaining good grades. His biggest inspiration?
“My dad — because he pushes me to go further.”
Egbert’s pre-meet ritual involves warming up and doing exercises to prepare both mentally and physically. He also shared a word of advice for new swimmers:
“It’s going to be hard, but just keep trying because it gets better.”
Being part of the team has meant a lot to Egbert.
