1. Follow us on Twitter @MSNTrack

2.  Coaches  Mrs. Chance (girls)  Mr. Peterson (boys)  Assistants  Mr. Widbin: Mid-distance (400, 800)  Mr. Miller: Sprinters & Hurdlers  Mr. Snodgrass: Throwing  Mr. Rodgers: Throwing  Ms. Rogge: Sprinters & Hurdlers  Mr. Rowand: Long Jump

3.  Communication  Twitter @MSNTrack  Announcements  Email  Conversations about “playtime”  Coach to Player conversation  Learning to be coached

4.  Our Expectations  Attend Practices and Meets  Full effort and attention  Improve Personal Records  Be supportive  Track is THE hardest sport  “Give 100% and lucky to get back 80%”

5.  Practice is Mon, Tue, Thur, & Fri  ~3pm until 4:45/5:00pm  Meets  Updated schedule is posted  Last about 1.5 hours – 2hours  Go home for home meets  Stay for away meets

6.  Leaving Meets  Need parent/guardian signature at away meets  Encourage all kids to stay  Nutrition  Healthy snacks for meets  Water  No chips, No soda

7.  Teams  Varsity/Reserve Team  6 th Grade Only Team  ~6 Varsity Sprinters (100, 200, 400 relay)  ~4 Reserve Sprinters  ~4 6th Grade Sprinters  ~5 Varsity each field event (HJ, LJ, Shot, Disc)  800, 1600, 2400 unlimited...

8.  Data driven decisions  Not every kid can play QB  Base of endurance  Walls of strength  Topped with speed  Our goal is to get each athlete into a race!

9.  Sore vs Pain  Keep running vs Doctor/Trainer Visit  Proper running shoes  MSN night at Blue Mile (20% off on Monday)  Stretching  Light workouts  Rest on Weds and weekends

10.  Order Uniform + Sign “Consent Form”