John Barnes

My private account and all opinions are just that my opinion and are not affiliated with any group. 2018 NHSACA National Swimming Coach of the Year

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Saint Thomas Academy and Visitation School Receive $3-Million Matching Gift for New Aquatic Center

Family's $4-Million Total Gift is Largest in Schools’ Histories

Saint Thomas Academy and Visitation School today jointly announced an historic... https://t.co/FznhLdPxQ1

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Noticed the coach has left & lacrosse is no longer listed on the web site. Looks like MoVal has dropped lacrosse. So many memories & very sad to the school dropped the sport.From 2014 to 2020 the team was one of the elite programs in the NAIA! @naia_lax @naialaxtea @naia_lax .

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It is always great to have a surprise visitor. Ben STA Class of 2006. It is events like this that make coaching worthwhile. Results and teams are great but is the long term relationships with your former athletes now friends that make it worth it!!

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When is it time to retire? The question of the year so far!
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Keep it simple! Focus on each day working to get better!!

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Developing teenagers into a person of character.
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Life is about choices and limit the what ifs in your life!

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This is so true and has gotten worse in last 10 years! Find the right school and enjoy your sport!!

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October 27, 2025
Weekly Thought 10/24/25

Empowering Reflections: https://t.co/tLu5jhfMI1 via @YouTube
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This week's thought is why failure serves as a powerful catalyst for growth in business and athletics.

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What is coaching success based on results or long term development and relationships.
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Old school @cadetbroadcasts

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Old folks get to the Lakefront Music Fest early to snag the prime real estate on the “hill”

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The spirit of Easter is all about hope, love, and joyful living. May you have a blessed day!

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We have spent 78 days and 20 hours per week together! We have one week to reach the goal this team set in December!

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STA Hockey Fans! We are headed to the Section 3AA Final on Friday night at 7p.m. at Braemar Arena. Tickets will be on sale tomorrow morning and they will sell quickly! Refresh your email tomorrow morning for a special link to purchase! #GoCadets

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The STA swimming program proudly announces its outstanding cumulative GPA of 3.79, achieved by its talented team of 40 high school boys who are exceling academically and athletically. @AllThingsSTA @swimswamnews @MNSwimandVibe

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Join us in honoring the 2025 STA Swimming Seniors on Tuesday night at 6pm! We will be swimming CDH for the first time since 2006! The meet is at St Cate’s Butler Center pool.
RSVP to [email protected].
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Sitting at a pool that I swam a meet in the early 80’s, makes one think about over 40 years in swimming. In life you never know when the end of a career is coming so it always nice to have great memories. Starting in 1983 at Fairwind Summer swim club to 2025!

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Metro East Conference Champions, with Dane Dow setting a new record in the 200 IM for Hastings Pool and the conference.