COACH WEBER: SHOT/DISC; HIGH-JUMP

COACH KALISKY: RELAYS/SPRINTS

COACH WALLS: LEAD COACH; DISTANCE; LONG/TRIPLE JUMP

COACH LOPEZ: HURDLES; TRANSPORTATION (“THE BUS”)

COACH FLAGG: POLE VAULT

Lady Bulldog Track 2015Coaching Staff

Lady Bulldog Track 2015

Practice Schedule: Please See Detailed Schedule Provided

Mon. – Thurs. = 3:35 PM – 5:00 PM 3:35 – 4:15 = sprint/distance w.o. (if not completed in athl. Per.) shot/disc (3:35-4:30) 4:15 – 5:00 = Relays, Hurdles, Long/Triple

Friday: 7:00 – 7:55 AM (Running W.O.); hurdles PM

** 7:30 AM 2x – 3x per week = High Jump (see calendar)

Pole Vault = 3x per week @ Reagan 4:30 – 5:30 PM (see calendar)

Policies and Procedures

Please drop off /pick-up athletes in lower parking lot no later than 15 minutes before/after scheduled practice time

Athletes may leave as soon as they have finished their practice obligations; athletes finish times will vary once they have been assigned to their running and/or field events

Please call or email ASAP if athlete will miss practice or a track meet:

kweber@neisd.net210-356-2932

Team Dismissal

VIOLATION OF ANY NEISD POLICY: DRUGS, WEAPONS, ALCOHOL, HAZING

ABSENCES/TARDIES FROM PRACTICE

DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS ON CAMPUS, IN THE CLASSROOM, OR AT PRACTICE/MEETS

THEFT

LACK OF EFFORT

Reminders

If your daughter is involved in multiple school activities, it is her responsibility to communicate with her coach.

Each athlete is responsible for locking up her belongings; coaches will not be responsible for any losses.

Leaving AM practice to attend morning coaching requires a parent note.

MORE REMINDERS

No jewelry may be worn during practice or at meets

P.E. or athletic uniforms are required during practice

Track T-Shirt Available (not required): $20.00

Please direct general track questions to Coach Walls: lwalls@neisd.net

Lady Bulldog Track 2015

Track Meet Procedures:

Transportation will be provided TO all FROM all track meets….athletes may leave with a parent at the conclusion of their event(s)

Athletes are to sign-out with Coach Weber/Walls prior to leaving each meet with a parent.

Track Meet Selection

Athletes may compete in as many as 5 events Max = 3 running with 5 total

Time Trials/ Field Event “jump offs/throw offs” etc. will determine participants for each track meet. 3 entrants are allowed per event. It is possible that an athlete on our team will not qualify for a track meet. The top 3 will qualify to represent Bush at each track meet. Weekly challenges will be provided.

Coaches’ Roles

Set a good example for players and spectators

Be positive, fair, and consistent with athletes

Make track meet entries based on time trials, field event challenges, attitude, and practice attendance/effort

Establish and organize practice

Be an effective communicator with players and parents

Coaches’ Roles Continued

Protect the safety of all athletes

Inform athletes of all expectations, procedures, and rules

Provide all players/parents with practice and meet schedules

Parents’ Roles

Be a fan of everyone on the teamRespect other fans, coaches, and athletesPlease don’t talk to coaches at the meet

about a complaint/concernPlease call or email to schedule an appt. with

coaching staffUnderstand that track meet entries are based

on “the watch” and the “tape measure” and practice attendance/effort

Players’ Roles

Be positive and have a great attitude

Support and encourage all team members

Exhibit a strong work ethic

If they have questions, ask coach first (“open door”)

Players’ Roles

Be a positive role model on the track and in the classroom

Know and follow school and team rules

Be on time to all practices

Be responsible for personal belongings

Challenge themselves as an athlete and person

Players’ Roles

Meet classroom expectations

Notify coach of any scheduling conflicts in advance

Talk to coach about any special concerns

Always remember that participating in athletics is a PRIVILEGE and an OPPORTUNITY to represent Bush Middle School in a positive light

HAVE FUN!!!!!

Girls Athletic Text Message/Email Alerts

Make sure you have signed up for our email distribution list (played any other sport you should already be receiving)

Make sure and sign-up for Remind 101 – Text Message Alerts (again should already be receiving if played vball or bball)

THANK YOU

“Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work”