1. ACA Cross-Country 2016 Coaching Staff: Jesse Heard jheard@acaedu.net
Teresa Froese

2. What is Cross-Country?

3. Cross country running is a sport in which teams and individuals run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain.

4. ACA Philosophy of Athletics
 Coaches are teachers, trainers, and mentors to athletes. We teach skills and help athletes improve
these skills so that athletes can reach their potential. Our goal is to help athletes grow and develop
psychologically and socially. The coaching process is one of collaboration and respect between the
coach and athlete. Our philosophy is athlete-centered in which the athlete’s well-being and
development are the primary considerations. Our goal is to ensure safety, long-term personal, and
athletic development. We strive to foster a positive attitude toward lifetime fitness while establishing a
healthy attitude toward winning and losing to develop character. We also strive to create a positive,
healthy, and fun atmosphere for athletes while learning to balance between school demands and
athletic challenges. Some of our goals for positive coaching are as follows:
1. Strive for excellence
2. Achieve optimal performance
3. Teach and model the process of success
4. Leading a group to become a highly effective team
5. Nurture intrinsic motivation
6. Respect and protect the self-worth of every athlete

5. XC MEETS
8/20 SCS I SW Christian/FW /26 Cowtown Challenge/Haltom City 9/10 Spartan Invite/Burleson 9/17 Castle Run/Weatherford
9/24 Keller Classic/Keller /1 Jesuit XC Classic/Dallas /8 Flying Hawk Invitational/Hurst /22 Private School warm up/ Haltom City
11/12 TCSAAL XC STATE MEET/Austin

6. Practice Mon., Tues., Thurs.- 4:30-6:00 PM @ Bowen (pick up at ACA)
Friday- 4:30-5:30 Bowen
Saturday- 10:00-12:00 (unless we have a meet) at Veteran’s Park.
Athletes need to wear appropriate workout clothes or they won’t be allowed to participate. Please send a water bottle and snack. Athletes are to report to regular dismissal group. They may report to the gym at 4 PM.

7. Cost:
$75 for the first sport. Any additional sport is $50. This fee covers transportation, equipment, supplies, conditioning, and banquet.
Deadline: 8/25- Money due to Mrs. Murphree
Checks payable to ACA
Uniform: Order forms available today. Deadline: 8/25

8. REMIND: sign up!!!

9. Fundraisers:
Athletics relies strictly on fundraising events to pay for fees that apply. We are asking each family have an approved volunteer to work at least one fundraising event. Events as follows: Back To School Dance- Friday, September 2nd Reindeer Run: December 17th Please sign up! A volunteer sheet is available before you leave.