Coaches & Responsibilities James Brooks – SprintsGary Reybrock – Middle DistanceSteve Bons– HurdlesPaul Bons– Long DistanceTim Salm - Long and Triple JumpGreg Verhagen – High Jump ? – ThrowsIrv Keough – Pole Vault

Team Conference Championships: 5School Records: 26All Conference Athletes: 134 State Qualifiers: 118State Medalists: 13 Individuals 5 RelaysState Champions: 6Boys’ Team State Runner UP 2010

Achievements Since 2007….

Philosophy Varsity level:

Our goal is to win. We also want to have fun while working hard to achieve this goal. Athletes are placed in events in which they will be successful as individuals and still contribute to the team goal of winning a meet.

JV level:We want to have fun while working to develop overall skills as a track and field athlete. Freshman/Sophomore athletes will be encouraged to attempt a variety of different events as we learn what their strengths are.

Fees

$30 for each athlete must be turned in to the office. Fee must be paid by the

first competition. This can be paid to the office or coach.

Practice

3:45 to 6:00 (This is the block that students should leave open for practice)Due to weather conditions, winter sports, and gym schedules, the practice schedule will be rotated during the month of March. If you are going to be late for academic reasons, bring a note from the teacher to practice. If you need to see the trainer, see him immediately after school.Saturday Practices will start in Mid-April and go until the end of the season Little Chute has no Spring Break this year

If still going, one needs to have a written note notifying the coaching staff of the dates you will be gone

We can get you work outs to do while on vacation

Attendance - PracticeExcused:

Must notify coach in writing before practice. Illness (absence from school)

The coaching staff will reserve the right to decide whether or not to allow you to compete in the next scheduled meet. Unexcused:

Absences that are not cleared with a coach will be considered unexcused.1st offense: verbal warning by Coach Brooks.2nd offense: Athlete will not be allowed to compete in the next meet.3rd offense: Meeting with coaches that may result in a dismissal from the team.

Work, school events, club sports, and other commitments do not automatically excuse you. The athletes have made a commitment by going out for the Little Chute Track program. They owe it to their teammates and to themselves to be there. Attendance is important.

What does a Practice consist of? Starting warm-up involves jogging, stretching, dynamic drills, and sprints. Workouts vary day to day. We have a training cycle we work off of focusing on conditioning early and as the year goes on begin to focus more on individual events. Tuesday and Thursday practices are usually set for field events. Cool down by jogging, stretching, form drills (at times), and icing/ice baths if necessary. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday practices are set for weightlifting.

Attendance – MeetsYour son/daughter is expected to stay for the duration of the meet. We are trying to emphasize the team aspect of track and cheering for teammates.

It is acceptable for you to transport your son/daughter directly home from the meet (after the last event).Sign out form can come from Coach or office. YOU MAY ONLY TAKE YOUR SON / DAUGHTER HOME!

Meet EntriesThe number of meet entries varies from meet to meet.In some cases we can only enter one person per event and in others up to 3. The number of entries is often dependent upon the number of competing teams.Entries will be selected by those who run the fastest, throw the farthest, or jump the highest/farthest. Top individuals will be selected for varsity events. It will not be uncommon to see your son/daughter competing in different events from one meet to the next.

Equipment Some major items I would like to emphasize to have for each practice: good pair of running shoes (reduces injuries)shirt, shorts, sweatpants, hat, gloves, (Assume we are going to practice outside everyday)

You can always take off layersIt is kind of hard to put them on if you don’t have them

water bottles.

During meets – assigned uniform (cannot use different shorts, must be issued by the school)

sprint shorts sweatshirt/pants solid white undershirt and blue spandex bottoms, water bottle or sports drink, and food.

Awards15 varsity points from competition will earn a varsity letter. For all awards, the athlete must complete the season in good standing.

Contact InformationHead Coach: James Brooksbrooks1022@gmail.comhome: 759-0791cell: 915-0792

ApparelGirls and Boys’ Team Shirts

The seniors are taking care of these

Little Chute Mustangs Sweatshirts, Shirts, Pants, and Jackets Can be order through the Graphic EdgeOrder OnlineThe Ordering Window is now OpenTo get LC Track Apparel for this season you need to order by: March 10, 2014

One week after this meeting and the 1st Day of PracticeWe want to get out apparel by the start of the outdoor part of the season

Ordering information can be found on the apparel flyer ORInformation for ordering can be found on our blog site:

http://littlechutemustangstf.wordpress.com/

Order By:March 10th

Sprint ShortsLast year a lot of the kids wanted to run in theseBoys have regular running shorts as part of their uniform Girls do not They cost $22.00They Do Not have to buy them

Important Things to Remember:Do NOT Donate Blood during the season

Can negatively affect your performance for 8 weeks

WIAA Rules Prohibit running or walking any non-school road races, charity runs, or fun runs during the track seasonGet Enough Sleep Each Night Eat Properly Injury Prevention

Good Shoes are importantWARM UP PROPERLY- Stretch!Icing and Ice baths can help with sorenessStretch at night

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Handouts, Season Schedule and Apparel Ordering Information from this Meeting all can

be found on our Blog site: http://littlechutemustangstf.wordpress.com/