1. Pre-Season Preparation for Track Coaches Pulling my hair now, so I won’t have to March 1st…

2. Recruit your team * Hallways *P.E. classes *Fall and Winter sports *Distribute a Newsletter *Construct a Handbook *Pictures/Displays/DVD’s *Do your research on those you are recruiting

3. Communicate with Parents Send out a winter Letter (prior to Christmas break) Include tentative Calendar Schedules Plans Philosophy Expectations Equipment needs Winter training expectations

4. Solidify your coaching staff Paid Volunteer Get solid commitments

5. Lining up your medical staff Preferred physician Physical Therapist Chiropractor Massage therapist

6. Meet Schedule Carefully Finalize Your DateDayMeetSiteTime 3/14/09SatDavis JamboreeKumler Field12:00pm 3/21/09SatPapa Wells InviteKumler Field11:00am 3/24/09TuesGrandview InviteGrandview HS3:30pm 3/28/09SatRay Cross InviteEphrata HS11:20am 4/3/09Fri.Carnival of SpeedMilton-Freewater11:00am 4/11/09SatDavis InviteZaepfel Stadium10:00am 4/18/09SatPasco InvitePasco HS10:00am 4/18/09Sat.Windbreaker InviteWahluke10:00am

7. Practices Meets Directions Make tentative practice schedules Daily Weekly Three-month plan 12 month plan

8. Inventory uniforms/order new or replacement uniforms Practical vs stylish Singlets/Shorts/Warm-ups Pay attention to uniform rules

9. Inventory equipment & order new equipment Repair old equipment Implements Finish Line equipment Software Shelter Facility needs

10. Evaluating facility needs and arranging practice sites Safety issues Off-campus practices

11. Submit financial requests to business office Entry fees Equipment/Uniform Invoices Lodging

12. Submit bus requests to transportation office Buses-how many? *Private transportation? *Varsity/JV Meets

13. Line up a capable, willing team manager A good student- manager is a great asset

14. Recruit home meet helpers Experienced Not experienced-clinic or training session

15. Set up any necessary lodging When you make arrangements… When you’re A.D. makes arrangements…

17. Establish team captains or leaders prior to the season *Choose (or elect) your captains *Meet with team leaders or seniors

18. Track coaches should be physically fit! Model: Good nutrition Active lifestyle Self control Clean living Positive attitude

19. Attend a coach’s clinic! Keep yourself informed and on top of training methods and state guidelines Washington State Track and Field Coaches Association Conference Pemco All-Sports Clinics WIAA Coach’s School WSU Track camp