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John Barnes

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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

Minnesota
Joined April 2009
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John Barnes
3 years
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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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 @cadetbroadcasts @ASCAswim @NISCAswim
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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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4 months
Old folks get to the Lakefront Music Fest early to snag the prime real estate on the “hill”
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7 months
The spirit of Easter is all about hope, love, and joyful living. May you have a blessed day!
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8 months
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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8 months
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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8 months
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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John Barnes
9 months
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 Jbarnes@cadets.com. @AllThingsSTA @cadetbroadcasts
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John Barnes
9 months
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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John Barnes
9 months
Metro East Conference Champions, with Dane Dow setting a new record in the 200 IM for Hastings Pool and the conference.
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9 months
Saint Thomas Academy pool update 1/29/25.
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John Barnes
9 months
So true! Relationships are the cornerstone for success. When I began at STA, strong relationships laid the foundation for everything. It's a fact: Relationships fuel the process. Remember, in the equation of Relationships versus Process, relationships always come out on top.
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9 months
Day 1 of the 40 day climb! It is old school time for what might the last 40 days! No more new school just time for I know best old school hard work and accountability! Deal with it or move on!
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John Barnes
10 months
Since Dec 20, the team has trained over 90,000 yards. They’ve built a strong foundation . By embracing the uncomfortable the boys are building resilience that will serve them well in future. This is just the beginning of their journey to excellence. @Cadets_hockey @AllThingsSTA
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John Barnes
10 months
Gotta love Christmas training!13,000 meters a day, walk 6 miles each day. Land at MSP 11:45pm on Wed night. Thursday 8-10am meet that night! Friday 8-10am head to Fargo for meet on Saturday! Tired & sore now time to get up and race with STA Pride @AllThingsSTA @cadetbroadcasts
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John Barnes
11 months
Hutchinson Invite Results New meet record in 200 Medley Relay 1:40.33 (Sherman, Luke, Dane and Kayden Greely) 200 Free Relay Luke, Kayden, Will Nash and Leo Ritzenthaler Individual Champions Dane Dow 200 IM &500 Free Luke Mechtel 50 free & 100 breast Sherman Holmstadt 100 Back
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John Barnes
11 months
The bus ride to the Hutch Invite!
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