1. VIPER XC FALL 2015

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS I.Welcome VIII. Policies & Procedures II.Meet the Trainers IX. Coach & Parent Role III.Coach Introduction X. Practice/Meet Schedule IV.Philosophy XI. Important Dates V.Expectations XII. Nutrition VI.Character Plan XIII. Personal Favorites VII.Academic Plan XIV. Booster Club

3. Meet the trainers’ DOC BOWMAN & DOC SHIVERS

4. COACH HELM Graduated Moore High School & University of Central Oklahoma 20 years teaching & 12 years coaching experience 27 years of running experience 9 marathons, 2x Boston Wife Yaneth, Daughter Ximena, Victoria, & Lab Sugar

5. COACH CLARK

6. PHILOSOPHY WE STRIVE TO DO OUR BEST FOR THE TEAM WE LEARN THAT ADVERSITY IS OPPORTUNITY WE LEARN THAT CROSS COUNTRY IS LIFE WE DEVELOP A STRONG MIND SET FOR LIFE WE HAVE THE TOOLS TO MOVE FORWARD BE PUNCTUAL, GIVE 100%, BE A GOOD TEAMMATE!

7. CROSS COUNTRY PHILOSOPHY We will be successful in track because we care about our teammates. We will be successful in track because we share strong relationships. We will be successful in track because we have a growth mindset. We will be successful in track because we share the same goals. We will be successful in track because we give our effort for the team! Team Goal Boys will qualify for Regional and State. Girls will finish in the top 3 at State. JV will finish in the top 3 at District

8. Roles/Responsibilities  I will be punctual.  I will wear appropriate attire.  I will set a good example for others to follow.  I will not make excuses. I will just show up.  I will know my assignment.  I will cheer for others.  I will be a good teammate! Expectations  I will be on time.  I will show up to practice.  I will give my best effort.  I will stay positive.  I will be a good teammate!

9. POLICIES & PROCEDURES Unexcused Absence Policy 1st unexcused absence – make up workout 2nd unexcused absence – no meet participation & parent contact 3rd unexcused absence – removal from team Academic Plan You must be passing all classes with at least a 70% Student placed in ISS may be expelled from the team Parent/Teacher conference for poor academics/behavior Tutorials & Appointments M/W/F – 9 a.m. Study Hall in cafeteria T/Th – 8:45 a.m. Study Hall in cafeteria Schedule Tutorials/Appointments in study hall or p.m.

10. ROLE OF COACH PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT EQUIP ATHLETES WITH THE TOOLS TO SUCCEED DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN STRONG RELATIONSHIPS SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

11. PARENTS’ ROLE GET INVOLVED SET A GOOD EXAMPLE USE SUCCESS BASED STRATEGIES SUPPORT ALL VIPER RUNNERS ALLOW COACHES TO COACH

12. PLEASE GET INVOLVED PARTY BARGE MIDNIGHT MARATHON COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT COURSE WORKERS MIDDLE SCHOOL MEETS TRAIL MAINTENANCE HOMECOMING PARADE PHOTOGRAPHER PARENT TENT TROPHY CASE & BULLETIN BOARD BANQUET & BANQUET PROGRAM

13. MEET SCHEDULE (HANDOUT) EVERYTHING IS TRAINING FOR…. DISTRICT, REGIONAL, & STATE!!!

15. Important Dates 8/7 – Party Barge Team FUN 8/8 – Run Lab Shoe Sizing 11am-2pm(20% off) 8/14 – MM Fundraiser 6pm-12pm 8/22 – 1 st Meet: Rouse Dual @ 7 a.m. 8/24 – 1 st Day of School 10/15 – DISTRICT (72 DAYS AWAY) 10/21 – Homecoming Parade

17. PERSONAL FAVORITES The Runners Book of Training Secrets by Ken Sparks, Ph.D. Running Injury-Free by Joe Ellis, D.P.M. The Abs Diet by David Zinczenko, Editor Men’s Health (Abs Diet for Women) Running Within by Jerry Lynch The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey The 21 Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell & Steven Covey How Philosophy Will Change Your Life by Marietta McCarty

18. FUNDRAISER & SUPPORT Our only fundraiser Midnight Marathon 8/14 Booster Club Membership - $50 Meal Money - $75 Practice Friday Shirt & Saturday Meet Shirt - $30 Midnight Marathon – Athletes Raise $250

19. ITEMS WE NEED NEW JV & VARSITY UNIFORMS NEW JV & VARSITY WIND SUITS CRUSHED GRANITE/LIMESTONE FOR TRAIL TEAM IPAD FOR MANAGER MANAGEMENT TEAM GO PRO FOR COURSE STRATEGY TEAM BANNERS & SIGNS TEAM BUILDING SUPPLIES

20. BOOSTER CLUB PRESIDENT Mary Mayo