"In watching the 100 breaststroke at the U.S. Junior Nationals this summer, (UT assistant coach) Jim Henry thought Kate had one of the best first 50Õs in the field. She has spent the last season rehabbing from a shoulder injury and is just beginning to get back to a strong training regiment. Her technique is exceptional and we hope that, with consistent training and added strength training, that she will make an impact on the program. She chose Texas because she believes there is so much more in her and she wanted to be in a place where sheÕd be pushed. I always love working with kids who reach high and then live the lifestyle of their goals every day." - Kim Brackin