• Swimming

    Head Coach – Coach Snook

     

     

    Coach Snook is a 20+ year veteran teacher/coach. He has coached rugby, swimming, football, soccer, & lacrosse.  He currently coaches Swimming and Lacrosse, and teaches Physical Education. He graduated from The University of Houston with a Masters degree in Sports Administration. He was a military dependent who moved every year until high school where he spent his sophomore through senior year at Balboa High School in the Republic of Panama.  He has an undergraduate from Sam Houston State University, where he founded the SHSU Rugby Team and Phi Delta Theta. When not teaching, he is a Sports Photographer.  

     

     

    In addition to swimming in class, students learn Water Polo, play Quidditch and Water Volleyball.  6th grade has regular PE with class every Friday.  7th/8th grade has regular PE every Friday after swim season is over. 6th, 7th, and 8th grade swim students enjoy swim socials outside of school every six weeks.

    Tryout Information:  6th Graders tryout before 6th grade starts.  This is announced on Pershing’s website.  They swim in Swim Gym – which is an Athletics PE class that can take the place of regular PE.  7th / 8th Graders tryout and then compete in UIL Competitions vs other HISD Middle Schools

    Equipment:  Solid black swimsuits, goggles, and swim cap if hair goes over eyes. A towel is also needed.

    Practices: Outside of school practice, 7th/8th graders practice on Monday and Tuesday in January and February

    Games: Meets are every Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:00pm in January - February