Michael D1 Recruiting Skill Manages Michael Shapira's D1 swimming recruiting process with coach outreach, program research, and timeline tracking. When to Use This Skill Researching D1 swimming programs Drafting coach outreach emails Tracking recruiting timelines Analyzing competition (SwimCloud rivals) Logging recruiting activities to Supabase Michael's Profile Name: Michael Shapira DOB: July 22, 2009 (16 years old) School: Satellite Beach High School, Class of 2027 SwimCloud ID: 3250085 Primary Events: 50 Free 100 Free 200 Free 100 Fly 100 Back Current Times (verify via SwimCloud): Check latest meet results Track improvement trends Compare to recruiting standards Diet: Kosher-adapted keto (Mon-Thu), moderate carbs (Fri-Sun for Shabbat) Model: Following Michael Andrew's nutrition approach Verified Rivals (SwimCloud IDs) Key Competitors: Soto (ID: 2928537) - PI 47 Gordon (ID: 1733035) - PI 90 Domboru (ID: 1518102) Data Location: /life-os/michael_d1_agents_v3/data/ Coach Outreach Templates Initial Contact Template Subject: Satellite Beach HS 2027 | 50/100/200 Free | [Time] Coach [Last Name], My name is Michael Shapira, and I'm a junior at Satellite Beach High School in Florida (Class of 2027). I'm reaching out to express my strong interest in [University Name]'s swimming program. Current Times: - 50 Free: [time] - 100 Free: [time] - 200 Free: [time] - 100 Fly: [time] I'm particularly drawn to [University] because of [specific reason - academic program, team culture, coaching philosophy, etc.]. My SwimCloud profile: https://www.swimcloud.com/swimmer/3250085/ I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how I could contribute to the [Team Name]. Are you available for a brief call in the coming weeks? Best regards, Michael Shapira Satellite Beach High School '27 Email: [email] Phone: [phone] Follow-Up Template Subject: Re: Satellite Beach HS 2027 | Following Up Coach [Last Name], I wanted to follow up on my email from [date] regarding my interest in [University]'s program. Recent Update: - [Recent meet/time drop/achievement] - [Any relevant news] I remain very interested in [University] and would appreciate any guidance on your recruiting timeline and how I can stay on your radar. Best, Michael Shapira Post-Meet Update Template Subject: Time Update | [Event] [New Time] Coach [Last Name], Quick update from [Meet Name]: - [Event]: [New Time] ([improvement from previous]) [Brief 1-2 sentence context if relevant] Looking forward to staying in touch as the recruiting process continues. Best, Michael Shapira Program Research Workflow Target Program Criteria Academic: Strong [Michael's intended major] program Academic support for student-athletes Graduation rates Athletic: Conference strength Recruiting times alignment Team culture/coaching philosophy Facility quality Practical: Location (proximity to family) Campus environment Kosher food options (important!) Jewish student life (if relevant) Research Template { "university" : "University of Florida" , "conference" : "SEC" , "coach_name" : "Anthony Nesty" , "recruiting_times" : { "50_free" : "20.50" , "100_free" : "44.50" , "200_free" : "1:36.00" } , "team_culture" : "High-performance, sprint-focused" , "academic_fit" : "Strong engineering program" , "distance_from_home" : "2.5 hours" , "kosher_options" : "Hillel on campus, kosher meal plan available" , "notes" : "Strong sprint tradition, recent NCAA success" } Recruiting Timeline Sophomore Year (2025-2026) ✓ Build relationship with current coach ✓ Attend recruiting camps/clinics ✓ Initial coach outreach to target schools ✓ Focus on time drops Junior Year (2026-2027) - CURRENT Fall: Verbal commitment window opens Winter: Continue coach contact, visit schools Spring: Key championship meets for times Summer: Final time trials before senior year Senior Year (2027-2028) Fall: Sign National Letter of Intent (November) Spring: Final high school season Summer: Prepare for college transition SwimCloud Integration Tracking Competitors

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[ { 'name' : 'Soto' , 'id' : 2928537 , 'pi' : 47 } , { 'name' : 'Gordon' , 'id' : 1733035 , 'pi' : 90 } , { 'name' : 'Domboru' , 'id' : 1518102 } ] for rival in rivals :

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Meet Results Logging After each meet, log: Event, time, place Improvement from previous National/conference ranking Notify coaches of significant drops Supabase Logging Log recruiting activities: supabase . table ( 'activities' ) . insert ( { 'category' : 'michael_swim' , 'subcategory' : 'recruiting' , 'title' : f"Coach Outreach: { university } " , 'content' : json . dumps ( { 'coach_name' : coach_name , 'university' : university , 'date_sent' : datetime . now ( ) , 'type' : 'initial_contact' , 'follow_up_date' : datetime . now ( ) + timedelta ( days = 14 ) } ) } ) Key Considerations Shabbat Observance CRITICAL: No swimming competitions Friday night through Saturday havdalah When researching programs: Ask about meet schedules Confirm Shabbat accommodation Look for precedent (other observant swimmers) Kosher Diet Maintenance Verify campus dining options Check proximity to kosher restaurants Hillel/Chabad presence on campus Academic Balance Engineering/science program strength Athletic academic support Summer training vs internship flexibility Target Program Tiers Tier 1 (Reach) Top 10 programs nationally Very competitive recruiting times Example: Florida, Texas, Cal Tier 2 (Target) Top 25 programs Times align with current trajectory Example: Florida State, NC State, Louisville Tier 3 (Safety) Strong programs, achievable times Great academic fit Example: [Specific schools based on current times] Example Usage "Use michael-d1-recruiting-skill to draft outreach email to UF coach" "Research D1 programs with strong engineering and kosher options" "Log meet results and generate coach update emails" Next Key Dates Harry Meisel Meet: December 13-14, 2025 Recruiting Priority: Junior year = critical time for commitments Action Items: Update times after each meet Monthly coach touchpoints Visit top 3 schools by spring 2026 Critical Reminders Shabbat First: No compromises on Friday night/Saturday meets Academic Priority: D1 swimming supports education, not replaces it Honest Assessment: Target schools matching realistic progression Coach Relationships: Quality over quantity in outreach Family Input: Ariel and Mariam involved in all decisions