S TARR ’ S M ILL 2013 P ANTHER C ROSS C OUNTRY P ARENTS AND A THLETE M EETING Chris Kesterson- Head XC Coach Don Livingston – President FLBC August 1, 2013

Welcome SMHS 2013 XC Season Great athletes, Great parents, Great Coaches Better facilities- places to train and to host meets Hosting meets- better home meet + County (new) + Region Better Meets: same travel meet + 2 different meets Thank you for all your support Don

Agenda 1.Goals of the Program 2.Meet the FLBC Officers 3.Falls XC Meet Schedule & Key Dates 4.Communications: , Website, and Text 5.Community Support: Medical & Sponsors 6.Coaches 7.Training Groups 8.Practice Days/Times, 9.Expectations & What to Bring to Practice 10.Volunteer Expectations 11.Volunteer Opportunities 12.Team Dinners during the Season 13.Question and Answers Don Chris Don

1. Goals of the Program Teach your athlete how to be a better runner o Learn Pace, work hard, work smart, strength, o Nutrition, Hydration, Recovery o Race strategy, team racing, Teach your athlete about goal setting and discipline Teach your athlete about team work, sportsmanship & responsibility Enable them to have fun and make friends Don

2. Finish Line Booster Club Officers Don Livingston – Gail Hilinski- Vice Allen & Becky Phinney – Treasurers Tammy Weeks- Secretary & Volunteer Coordinator Laura Snitzer- Communications/ Website Robin Childers – Uniform, Sweats, Shirts Coordinator Don

3. Fall Schedule 8 in total ( 7 Saturday morning meets and 1 Thursday afternoon Meet) DateMeet NameLocation Aug 24 Providence HS (Charlotte, NC) McAlpin Greenway Park Aug 31OFF Sep 7Nike Panther XC MeetXCHC - XC Course at Heritage Sep 14Carrollton State PreviewCarrollton HS Sept 21OFF (homecoming & ACT) Sept 28Audrae Gunderson- Heritage HS Conyers Horse Park Oct 3 (Thrs) Fayette County XC Championships XCHC Oct 12OFF Oct 19Coach Wood Invite- Mill Creek*Gainesville College (*tentative) Oct 26OFF Nov 2Region 4- 5A XC ChampionshipsXCHC Nov 9High School State XC ChampionshipsCarrollton HS Opportunities to Run Post HS Season: Nov 16USATF Jr. Olympic State ChampionshipXCHC Nov 23USATF Jr. Olympic Tri-State Region Champs TBD – FLA, SC, or GA/XCHC Nov 30Footlocker –South Region in Charlotte, NCMcAlpin Greenway Park Dec 14USATF Jr. Olympic National XC ChampsSan Antonio, TX

3. Fall Schedule - Other Key Dates Date Events NameLocation Aug 11 SunPhidippides and Nike Shoes & Spike FittingSMHS – Track Stadium – 2 pm Aug 16 FriTime TrialSMHS – Track 7pm Aug 17 SatPTC Tri – fundraiserPeachtree City Aug 22 ThrsTeam DinnerHost Home #1 Sep 6 FriTeam Dinner + Others w/ Nike SpeakerHeritage Sept 12 ThrsTeam DinnerHost Home #2 Sept 27 FriTeam DinnerHost Home #3 Oct 1 WedTeam DinnerHost Home #4 Oct 17 ThrsTeam DinnerHost Home #5 Nov 1 FriTeam DinnerHost Home #6 Nov 19 TueSMHS XC End of Season BanquetFlat Creek Country Club

4. Communications 1.Newly Designed Website: Profiles, Documents, Meet Schedule, links to directions, link for all results, link to photo account for pictures taken and sent in 2.Team from Laura, Coach K, and Team Dinner Coor- weekly on Sunday 3.Text - urgent more immediate (weather related changes; quick reminders) 4. to any of the FLBC Officers or Coaches Don

5. Professionals and Medical Partners We are excited to have a team of coaches and medical professionals support the SMHS XC team in Our goal is to ensure your athlete stays healthy and has a good season. However, should early signs of injury or an injury occur we have teamed up with selected medical partners who will give preferential appointment times to the SMHS XC athletes. Just mention you are with SMHS XC team when you call. Below are 4 level s of injury prevention, diagnostic, and treatment you should follow: Level 1- SMHS XC Coaches Level 2- Massage Therapist, Chiropractor, & Physical Therapist Level 3- Physical Therapist Level 4- Orthopedic Doctor- General or Specialty

5. Local & National Businesses We are excited to have local & national businesses support the SMHS XC team in A team is always strengthen by community support. This year we have a strong group of partners. We encourage you to support their business whenever you have an opportunity. When you call or visit the local businesses mention the SMHS XC Team High Speed Internet, TV, Voice, Wireless and Home Security Ideal Roofing Artwork Alan Vigil Ford Logo Call 770- xxx-yyy Cooper Lighting Artwork Call xxx- yyyy Call xxx-yyyy Or visit the Starr’s Mill Location They come to SMHS in August & February Or visit Ansley Mall or Sandy Springs stores Mark Gray State Farm Logo Call 770-xxx-yyy Dr. Pete Harris Call 770-xxx- yyyy or visit xyz location Pak Mail Call 770-xxx- yyyy or visit Wilshire Estate Location Panasonic Artwork ic.com Denise Wilhelm Realtor Call 770-xxx- yyyy

6. Coaches Introductions Head Coach: Chris Kesterson Asst. Coach*: Anne Chrzanowski *-Community Coach Asst. Coach: Diana Phillips Asst. Coach: Hope Via Asst. Coach*: Beth Wiggins *-Community Coach Chris

7. Training Groups Chris A Large Development Oriented Program requires enough Coaches to provide time and attention to coach your athletes In 2013, we will have 5 training groups, each with a coach assigned to that group for the season Groups Placement based on several criteria: Speed (PRs, time trail, meets), mileage over the summer, years of experience in running Placement in groups will be adjusted throughout the season based on athlete performance and coach observation in practice

8. Practice Schedule We have weekends off to rest: either complete rest or easy runs Athletes should NOT be racing in local road races between Aug 1- Nov 9 Chris

9. Practice: What to Bring Good Attitude Water Bottle Towel A watch Good running shoes Warm weather gear: moisture wicking, towel Cooler weather: layers as well as light sweats Cold weather : sweats, hats, gloves Chris

10. Volunteer Expectations Don

11. Volunteer Opportunities Don 1.Host home or Co-host (help) for one of the team dinners (preference goes to seniors) 2.Coordinate the pasta party before Nike-Panther XC Meet (at Heritage) Fri Sept 6 _____ 3.Organize snacks and drinks for the SMHS athletes at home and away meets ____ 4.End of the Year Banquet - Tuesday November 19, 2013 Decorations _____ Collect Money _____Slide Show _____ Senior Gifts _____ 5.Photographers at 1 or 2 home & away meets + a few practices (will take 2 or 3 people) _ 6.Sponsorship Team to start working on Track Season ___________ 7.Coaches Hospitality and away team Hospitality for Sat, Sept 7 Nike-Panther XC Meet **-part of 3 meet expectations 8.Asst. Meet Director for any of the home XC meets Sept 7 ____ Oct 3 ____ or Nov 2 ___ **- part of the 3 meet expectations 9.Loan a Storage Shed/Trailer for the XC Season 10.Ice Runner on Monday/ Wednesday 11.Help put Bark on the Course Late August/ early September

12. Team Dinners during XC Season Great way for the athletes to get to know their teammates; usually 50 athletes Either 1-2 nights before the meet; 6-8pm Host provides home Co-host provides plates, plastic ware, napkins Parents bring food, rotate what to bring based on last name sent out the week of on what to bring Need a parent coordinator Look for an coming mid/late August to sign up to be a host/co host Don

Aug 24 Meet: Providence Inv in Charlotte, NC Parents wanting to Travel and Stay in Team Hotel: Contact Tammy Weeks Overview 60 schools, top NC & SC teams McAlpin Greenway Park (site of Footlocker South Regionals) Flat Fast Course with 1 big hill, narrow start 9am Varsity Boys, 9:30am Varsity Girls, 10am JV Boys, 10:30am JV Girls Eligibility: 15 summer training session by August 1 st * Attending practices as of the start of the season (minimum of 3 days as usual) * there are make up days post August 1 st - see Coach Kesterson Costs: $70 for 4 to a room; add $25 if you want 2 to a room Includes: Bus, Hotel, Friday Lunch & Dinners, Saturday, Breakfast & Lunch FLBC paying for $70 per athlete Payment Deadline: August 1 st

13. Questions?

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Sept 7 Nike Panther Inv XC Meet & Nov 2 Region Meet Sept 7 Overview teams 5-8 races (2-4 Varsity, 2-3 JV, Freshman) Time: 7-12:30am Location: XCHC XC Course at Heritage Christian Church Volunteer Needs (~ 50+ people) (same for both meets) Course Set-up the day before: stakes & Flags (5) Course Marshals- (18) 2 shifts of 9 Parking- (11) 2 shifts of 6 & 5 Concessions & Water Table (2-4) Check-in Packet Pick-up (2-3) Rabbits (bike)- Sweepers in golf carts (2 shifts of 2)