Track and Field First Day of Practice Meeting

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Track and Field First Day of Practice Meeting

• 22 Jan 2007

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Track and Field

• Introductions
• Practice Times
• Proper dress for practice and meets
• Hydration and Nutrition
• Paperwork and Pay to play required this week
• Discipline
• Meet Schedule
• Work outs
• Basic Techniques

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Introductions

• Head Coach is Coach Schaefer (coach throws and
  Pole Vault, I can be contacted via the MCC
  website, then athletics, then Track and Field
  (aschaefer5_at_netzero.net). This is my 7th year
  with the track team and my 4th as head coach. I,
  along with your other coaches ALL do this because
  we enjoy it and enjoy being with you.
• Coach Lussier will coach distance and jumps
• Coach Hals will coach sprints and relays
• Coach Suppa will coach hurdles

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Practice Times

• Track practice starts at 330. Allows you to get
  extra help after school, make up tests, do
  homework etc.
• This is a Varsity Sport. We will practice 5
  times a week. In the event of rain, we will meet
  on the back patio.
• If you do not practice, you will not compete.
  Unauthorized absence will not be excused. See
  Coach Schaefer for list of authorized absence.

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Proper Dress

• A decent pair of running shoes (not too old) is
  required, you will probably want to purchase
  spikes for meets once we (together) decide on
  your events.
• Throwers will need OLD tennis/basketball shoes
  (sole worn down) or throwing shoes (they start at
  about 60)
• Shirts or singlets will be worn at all times
  including meets. If the weather is cold, plan to
  run in sweats. If hot have shorts and t-shirt.
  Not jewelry, ipods, mp3 players, or cell phones.

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Hydration and Nutrition

• Hydration water will be available before,
  during and after practice. However, the time to
  hydrate is during the day with juices, water and
  sports drinks. Not with coffee, tea or soda,
  these are diuretics.
• Nutrition It is time to start eating smart!
  Your body will burn what you put in, but if you
  want the energy to compete and have good
  workouts, eat fruits, vegetables, pasta, lean
  meats. Cut out the sugar, fried foods. If you
  are hungry after school, bring a light snack. Do
  not show up to any practices having just eaten at
  the all you can eat buffet. Also, please do NOT
  skip meals. Showing up to practice starved
  keeps you from concentrating and your body from
  performing.

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Paperwork

• FHSAA paperwork is due this week. This includes
  your physical and your competition waiver
• Coach Schaefer paperwork is also required. This
  primarily gives me ALL possible phone numbers to
  reach a parent or guardian if required
• Pay to play is 100

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Discipline

• If you have any issues or needs, please see your
  coach, or Coach Schaefer.
• If you or your parents have a complaint or
  problem, please see Coach Schaefer. In the next
  few weeks, I will have a meeting with the
  parents.
• Athletes will be respectful to their coaches and
  to their fellow athletes. Respect includes
  coming to practice on time and wearing proper
  clothes, ready to work out.
• Disrespect, fighting, cursing/yelling will not be
  tollerated. Punishments for all transgressions
  will be in the form of running, pushups, sit ups,
  or expulsion.

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Meet Schedule

• Meet Schedule will be posted in a week or so.
  Still trying to fit in meets.
• Workouts Coaches will have the workouts.
  Lifting will begin on Wednesday, but will be
  planned for Mon, Wed and Friday.

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Basic Techniques/Rules

• Distance running should not be done on your toes.
  Your heal should strike and roll to your toes.
  Sprints (400M and less) are done on your
  toes/balls of your feet.
• Your coaches will discuss basic techniques for
  the individual events during those events.
• Weight room - NEVER work out by yourself. You
  are not allowed in the weight room at MCC without
  a coach. You MUST ALWAYS have a partner/spotter.
  Techniques for the lifts will be
  discussed/demonstrated on Wednesday.