Edina Girls Cross Country 2014 Parent/Athlete/Coach Meeting

Introduction  120+ Girls  2014 Team Mission: To become one of the top cross country teams in the state of Minnesota by providing a place for all ability levels

Coaches  Matt Gabrielson – Head Coach  Lynn Sosnowski – Assistant  Beth Cornwell – Assistant  Andi Loger – Assistant/Middle School Coach  Dani Stack – Assistant Coach  Julie Gabrielson – Volunteer Assistant

Captains & Parents  Logan Sweeney – Chris and Dan Sweeney  Hannah Martin – Mike and Geri Martin  Sunita Walker – Vic and Susan Walker  Hailey Guyette – Tina and Mike Guyette

Runner Safety  Buddy system  Sidewalks as first option  Road Running  Be a defensive Runner  No more than two abreast  Left hand side of road facing traffic  Never cross the road unless at an intersection`  Always be alert at intersections  Extra Precautions  Run only at ECC Campus  Run with a reflective running vest  Parent volunteers

Website   Website links  Team calendar, meet info, results, quick links, etc  Check team calendar for last updated date  Parents Guide to Running CC  Iron Depletion Article  Stores for shoes/equipment  Buy a running watch  Timex Ironman 30 lap from Target, Wal-Mart or running store  $60 team social assessment  Race day tshirt  Banquet  Meet snacks  Gatorade

Team Guidelines  Being a student-athlete  Be on time, respect coaches and teammates, no profanity  Sleep, Fuel, Hydrate  Excused vs. unexcused absences

Logistics  Shuttle buses  VV door 16 2:45 to ECC, 3:20 to ECC. Stay there for next rotation of buses if run out of room on the bus.  Weather  Only deterrents are lightning and heat  We will ALWAYS meet for practice  Appropriate Clothing  Busing to meets  Schedule, departure times, meet times, race times  sent via weekly communication, always posted on website  Rides Home  Training Room  Tschida and Eric

Questions???  NEW Parent Q and A following meeting