2018 MVMS Track and Field First Parent Meeting

Welcome Thank you all so much for taking the time to join us here this evening! There will be a second parent meeting in the fall to talk about fees, track meets, conditioning, practices, academic policies, etc. Sign-in sheet

Congratulations! Congratulations to the athletes that made them team! Welcome back to all returning athletes!

New Athletes You’re joining a boys’ team that shattered 9 school records and a girls’ team that shattered 5 school records out of 11 records You’re joining a team that had 26 first place, 13 second place, and 19 third place individual finishes in seven track meets

Expectations Good work ethic and focus Listen to the coaches Dedication Team Player Good Academics (C average) and Behavior in the classroom Strive to get better

Summer Workouts June 6th – July 25th Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7- 8 am If you miss more than three workouts, you will receive strike one If you have any issues, please let me know

Remind If you have the app, the code to join is @dk92h Smartphone: On your iPhone or Android phone, open your web browser and go to the following link: rmd.at/dk92h Text: Text the message @dk92h to phone number 81010

Physicals Most of you are fine for the 2017-18 school year. Need a physical for 2017-18: Gabriela Arroyo-Torres, Ebony Brazelton, Ikeria Colvin, AJ Cothren, Elijah Drake, Ijah Drake, Kasara Harrell, Royale Hatcher, Aidan Pollut, Paris Reagan

STAR Test Take the Star Sportsmanship Advanced Middle School test by logging into www.starsportsmanship.com. The code for Meridianville Middle School is STAR00515. See me after the meeting to check the list if you are unsure if you’ve taken it

Other Paperwork Concussion Information MCBOE Extracurricular Participation Waiver AHSAA Participation Copy of birth certificate See me after the meeting to check the list if you are unsure if you’ve turned these in You cannot participate until everything is turned in

Behavior Coach Brabson and I run a 3 strike and you’re out system for expectations, behavior, and grades 1 strike = sit out one meet 2 strikes = sit out two meets 3 strikes = off the team

Diet Stay away from greasy foods Eat fruits, vegetables, lean meats Drink plenty of water throughout the day, not just when you show up for workouts Bring water to practices Sports drinks are okay. Drink only 1 though Stay away from sugary drinks, sodas, and energy drinks

Take care of your body Epsom salt baths Ice down sore muscles (building new muscles) Nurse Dawn will let me know of any medical conditions Any athletes with asthma, please make sure to carry your inhaler during practices

Running shoes For summer workouts, you need good running shoes from any local sports stores (Academy, Hibbet’s, etc.) No basketball shoes, dress shoes, flip flops, or no shoes Do not get trail running shoes Sprinters: You don’t need running spikes yet

Track Website Visit the Meridianville Middle School’s website at http://meridianville.mcssk12.org/ Click the Athletics drop down menu and click the Teams link Click the Track link on the Athletics page I will post information on the website

Questions Any questions?