1. STA Track & Field Parent / Family Meeting 2017

2. Introduction of Coaches
Doug Hoverson: Head Coach + Throws
Eric Fotsch: Vertical Jumps
Rick Stevson: Sprints
Kim Freide: Distance
Garrett Jantsch: Hurdles
Roger Friede & Anne McQuillan, assts.

3. Introduction of captains
Sam Enderby (Distance)
Erik Vick (Sprints/Jumps)
Mason Rutgers (Sprints)
Kenny MacDonald (Sprints)
Kenny Wright (Distance)
Matthew Goldade (Throws) (Jr)

4. Welcome to STA Track & Field
Team Goals:
Go to True Team State
Send athletes to MSHSL state
Break a school record (or more)
Win Conference Relay Meet
Improve place at Conference Championship
Stay on the “first screen” at the Section Meet

5. Welcome to STA Track & Field
Individual Goals:
Improve performance in each event
Improve overall athleticism
Improve competitive spirit
Learn discipline
Make friends
Accomplish something you didn’t think you could.

6. Policies: Training Room
Melissa Haupt

7. Policies: Practice Starts 3:30 M-Th, may be earlier Friday
Ending times vary, depending on fitness component (and weather).
Students with legitimate ride issues are dismissed without penalty
Saturday practices highly recommended and expected for varsity athletes

8. Policies: Practice
Practice is not optional
Try to schedule appointments at other times if possible.
Tutoring is first, but bring a pass.
Lots of homework is not an excused reason for missing practices

9. Policies: Meets
The meet schedule posted on the track part of the school website is probably more useful than the one linked through the Conference. We’re updating it to have information beyond time and location. (Transport, V / JV)

10. Policies: Team Membership
No cuts based on performance
May be asked to leave team for:
Repeated unexcused absences
Disrespect to coaches and teammates
Violating team or school policies
Unsafe behavior
Vaulting without a helmet
Unsafe throwing area behavior

11. Meet schedule is on-line but be aware of changes.
Policies: Meets
Meet schedule is on-line but be aware of changes.
If a meet is to be cancelled, it will usually be done so by noon. (Some exceptions)
Meets will go on if weather is not dangerous.

12. Policies: Meets
Meet participation is expected of all athletes
Athletes are expected to prepare before and during the meet to compete at their best (not just goof around)

13. Policies: Meets
Athletes are expected to stay for the entire meet unless there is a very important conflict.
Ask: would it be ok to leave a football game, a hockey game, a swimming meet for this?

14. Policies: Meet transportation
For meets where busses are provided, athletes are expected to take them to the meet. Busses will be provided for the return to school, but …
Parents are welcome to take their athletes home after the meet is over.

15. Policies: Meet transportation
Athletes may drive to meets (where busses are provided) with a legitimate reason AND prior written parental permission.
No other athletes may ride with a athlete driving to a meet. Penalty: will not be allowed to compete in the meet.

16. Policies: Meet transportation
Athletes will need to provide their own transportation to several meets. (Conference, Sections, Cannon Falls, Mankato).
Depending on the meet and conditions, students may be given permission to arrive late.

17. Policies: Uniforms—Meet
Students will order uniforms this year, and will be able to keep them.
Uniforms are same as last year
Cost is less than $50 total
Financial Assistance is available
Ordering is open through April 2

18. Policies: Optional attire
We have some optional STA logo attire from previous years. We were looking for a vendor who can supply weather proof warm-ups for track and cross- country, but have been trouble finding blue.

19. Policies: Warm-ups
The team warm-up is not an absolute requirement, but we expect that all athletes will be in some kind of STA athletic apparel that looks like a track warm-up suit.

20. “Policies” Shoes
Each event has specialty shoes. Consult with your event coaches.
Good shoes improve performance and prevent injury.

21. “Policies” Other Clothing
All athletes should prepare for all conditions. Assume the worst of the weather. “Pack your bag!”
Assume the meet is on, and prepare.
Don’t make me tell the Shakopee ‘95 story again.

22. End-of-year Picnic: Wed. May 31st
OTHER Events
End-of-year Picnic: Wed. May 31st
At STA

23. Parent participation Come to the meets Volunteer at the meets
Walk around to all the events, you need not stay in the bleachers
Volunteer at the meets
See the Sign-Up Genius site (open now)

24. Must complete the season in good academic and team standing
Lettering policy
Must complete the season in good academic and team standing
Exceptions granted for injuries where the athlete was likely to have lettered

25. Earn the designated number of points at varsity meets
Lettering policy
Earn the designated number of points at varsity meets
Compete at two of:
True Team Section
Conference Championships
Section Championships

26. Meet Performance Standard
Lettering policy
Meet Performance Standard
Based on average performance needed to make finals in the Conference Meet
Examples:
Shot Put = 42’
Discus = 120’

27. Nutrition & Lifestyle
Eat and sleep as if track is important
School is important
Avoid chemical use or other dangerous situations.

28. Questions?