Davis High School Track and Field 2015 Season Parent/Athlete Informational Meeting

Our Philosophy We believe every student-athlete willing to embrace the “team concept” should have the opportunity to participate on a competitive interscholastic team. Our mission is to provide an environment where each student-athlete can strive to better him/herself as an athlete, teammate and human being.

Individual Goals The team supports individuals in their attempt at improving their own best marks, regardless of how these marks compare with those of other athletes. Many student-athletes aspire to continue their track and field careers after high school, and we have numerous former Blue Devils competing at the NCAA level.

Team Goals All four divisions seek to win the Delta League championship. Our varsity teams seek to win the Sac Joaquin Section Championship. This year’s team has a realistic chance at a State Championship

Our Coaches We have seven different event groups – sprints, hurdles, throws, horizontal jumps, high jump, pole vault and distance – and each event group has its own event coach. Sprinters and High Jump – Spencer Elliott Hurdlers – Jonathan Defty Throwers – Lauren Adams Jumpers – Leo Sacramento Pole Vaulters – Rick Harper Distance runners – Bill Gregg Sprints and Hurdles assistant – Karl Moran Deputy Head Coach – Tim Groth

How do I get on the roster? Each athlete must create an account on Login code: davis#1 Each athlete must turn in a transportation/meet entrance fee contribution form.

DHS Athletic Clearance Card In order to practice on 2/10, I need your “DHS Athletics Clearance Card.” You will receive this card when you submit your sports physical forms to the Athletics Office. Contact Jeff Lorenson with questions: There will be two paperwork turn-in nights: 2/3 and 2/5; 6-8pm in the North Gym.

Transportation Forms Each Athlete needs to submit a “Student Alternative Transportation Form.” Turn this form in to the athletics office. Each Athlete needs to submit a “Student Alternative Transportation Form.” Turn this form in to the athletics office. Each potential parent driver needs to submit a “Volunteer Personal Automobile Use Form.” This also goes to the athletic office. Each potential parent driver needs to submit a “Volunteer Personal Automobile Use Form.” This also goes to the athletic office.

Uniforms This season, athletes and parents will order uniforms through the Davis High School On-line store. (Thank you, Cheryl Ozga) DUE DATE: The on-line store will close Thursday, February 12.

Other DHS Track Swag Other items: Sweats and T-shirts are available through the Ink Monkey On- line store. (Thank you, Katie Blakewell) DUE DATE: The on-line store will close Thursday, February 12.

Transportation/Entry Fee Contribution These are due on or before the first day of official practice: Tuesday, February 10. This offsets transportation and entrance fee costs. Our recommended contribution is $ Our recommended contribution is $

Team Guidelines and procedures: Practice Practice begins at 4pm, Monday through Friday. Student-Athletes should be seated and ready for attendance at 4pm. Practice ends at the discretion of the event coach. This can vary from day to day. Most groups are done by 6pm. Athletes should arrive prepared for practice. Event coaches will communicate event-specific equipment. For now, athletes should have running shoes, athletic shorts/shirt, and warm-up pants that cover the entire leg.

Thrower Practice Thrower Practice procedure will be a little different. Monday and Wednesday: 4-5pm at Davis Strength and Conditioning (optional throwing after) Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 4pm-6:00pm at the throws area.

Can I join the team if I need to miss practice on a regular basis? If you would like to join the team, but you need to miss practice on a regular basis, please talk to me. I must have this conversation with you in advance. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t.

Requesting to miss practice… For homework/family events, etc, athletes must ASK permission to miss practice no less than 24 hours prior to that practice. You may drop by my classroom, or you may me and Coach Tim via xcstats. I will not have these conversations during practice – the line is so long, I can’t coach. If you are sick or there is some other urgent matter, please let me know as soon as you can. THREE unexcused absences will result in removal from the team.

Club Soccer and other sports If you are considering playing a sport while simultaneously participating on the track team, please have a conversation with me in advance. Sometimes this works; often, it does not.  Fatigue and overtraining  Time management  Stress about conflicting games/meets  Increased risk of injury

Other DHS Sports Athletes participating in winter DHS sports should prioritize their winter sport over track and field until that season is over. Once the winter sport season ends, athletes should prioritize track and field over other DHS sports.

Please do not join the team if… Your only reason for joining is to earn PE (I.L.S.) credit. Your only reason for joining is to earn PE (I.L.S.) credit. You intend to quit prior to the end of the season. You intend to quit prior to the end of the season. Important Dates: Delta Meets, 3/11, 3/18, 4/8, 4/22; Halden, 4/11; Delta League Championships, 5/8 and 5/15 Important Dates: Delta Meets, 3/11, 3/18, 4/8, 4/22; Halden, 4/11; Delta League Championships, 5/8 and 5/15

Guidelines and Procedures: Meets Delta League meets are mandatory meets for every athlete. Plan your schedule accordingly. I expect everyone to stay at league meets until the end of the 4x400m relay (This is not necessarily true of invitational meets). Let your event coach know before the day of the meet if you must leave early.

Meet sign up… We need volunteers to help run our home meets this year… Christina and Josh Dicker have offered to coordinate volunteers through “Signup Genius.” Be on the lookout for s. Please see the sign up table to sign up now.

Fundraising Donations – Thanks! April 11 – Halden Invitational February 1 – Sacramento Running Association “Super Sunday Run” BLUEDEVILS2015 /Mailer fundraiser

Preseason Conditioning Monday through Thursday, 4-5:30pm at the DHS track. Throwers: Davis Strength and Conditioning, 4-5pm, Monday and Wednesday. This is a critical part of the season/training!

January, 29 – John Underwood On Thursday, January 29, at 6:30pm, internationally recognized human performance expert, John Underwood, will be speaking at Davis Senior High School North Gym. He is a former NCAA All American, International level distance runner and World Masters Champion. His program seeks to educate athletes to live safe and healthy lifestyles to be successful. His presentation underscores four topics as they pertain to athletics and performance: chemical abuse, recovery, sleep and character. This event if free of charge; I encourage athletes and their parents to attend!

I have my cell phone on before, during, and after practice. You can always call or me with questions and concerns about practice or meet attendance. Cell: , We can also use xcstats as a communication tool. Visit throughout the season. This is one tool we use to communicate information and celebrate our team’s accomplishments.