Parents,
We had a great first week! Hopefully the athletes enjoyed practice as much as myself and the rest of the coaches!
Moving forward, we will be practicing at Buena starting Tuesday. You will notice clipboards on the fence with the sign-in sheets for GGs and GBs. Please do not forget to sign your athlete in and out. Practice will run 4:30-5:45ish. Right now the workouts are short but once we really get into the season practice will definitely go until 6. Next week is an important week for the athletes. I will be doing time trials so I can place the athletes with others closest to their ability.
Some rules that I told your athletes and I would like for you to be aware of:
-Athletes are not allowed on the track until 4:30. They need to wait for one of the coaches to give the the “ok”.
-No liquids besides water are allowed inside the track gates.
-Athletes need to respect and listen to coaches instructions. I have 43 athletes that will be doing more than just running in circles. I get two days a week for them to practice. Time is vital.
-Athletes need to respect the other athletes. This means no teasing if someone is “slower” than another. No yelling if someone drops a baton or laughing when EVERYONE is trying to learn. I try to cultivate pride in each athlete. Part of that comes from peers encouraging and congratulating a job well done. Ability levels may be different but hard work speaks loudly.
The athletes were very enthusiastic this first week. I can’t wait to carry that enthusiasm into the next week and remainder of the season! Enjoy your weekend and I’ll see everyone Tuesday!
Coach Michelle