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STARR’S MILL 2013 PANTHER CROSS COUNTRY PARENTS AND ATHLETE MEETING Chris Kesterson- Head XC Coach Don Livingston – President FLBC August 1, 2013

S TARR ’ S M ILL 2013 P ANTHER C ROSS C OUNTRY P ARENTS AND A THLETE M EETING Chris Kesterson- Head XC Coach Don Livingston – President FLBC August 1,

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STARR’S MILL 2013

PANTHER CROSS COUNTRYPARENTS AND ATHLETE MEETING

Chris Kesterson- Head XC CoachDon Livingston – President FLBC

August 1, 2013

Welcome

SMHS 2013 XC Season

• Great athletes, Great parents, Great Coaches• Better facilities- places to train and to host meets• Hosting meets- better home meet + County (new) +

Region

• Better Meets: same travel meet + 2 different meets

Thank you for all your support

Don

Agenda1. Goals of the Program2. Meet the FLBC Officers3. Falls XC Meet Schedule & Key Dates4. Communications: Email, Website, and Text5. Community Support: Medical & Sponsors

6. Coaches 7. Training Groups 8. Practice Days/Times, 9. Expectations & What to Bring to Practice

10. Volunteer Expectations11. Volunteer Opportunities12. Team Dinners during the Season13. Question and Answers Don

Chris

Don

1. Goals of the Program

• Teach your athlete how to be a better runnero Learn Pace, work hard, work smart, strength, o Nutrition, Hydration, Recoveryo Race strategy, team racing,

• Teach your athlete about goal setting and discipline

• Teach your athlete about team work, sportsmanship & responsibility

• Enable them to have fun and make friends

Don

2. Finish Line Booster Club Officers Don Livingston – President [email protected]

Gail Hilinski- Vice President [email protected]

Allen & Becky Phinney – [email protected]@starrsmilltfxc.com

Tammy Weeks- Secretary & Volunteer [email protected]

Laura Snitzer- Communications/ Website [email protected]@starrsmilltfxc.com

Robin Childers – Uniform, Sweats, Shirts Coordinator [email protected]

Don

3. Fall Schedule 8 in total ( 7 Saturday morning meets and 1 Thursday afternoon Meet)

Date Meet Name LocationAug 24 Providence HS (Charlotte, NC) McAlpin Greenway ParkAug 31 OFF Sep 7 Nike Panther XC Meet XCHC - XC Course at HeritageSep 14 Carrollton State Preview Carrollton HSSept 21 OFF (homecoming & ACT)Sept 28 Audrae Gunderson- Heritage HS Conyers Horse ParkOct 3 (Thrs) Fayette County XC Championships XCHC Oct 12 OFF Oct 19 Coach Wood Invite- Mill Creek* Gainesville College (*tentative)Oct 26 OFFNov 2 Region 4- 5A XC Championships XCHC Nov 9 High School State XC Championships Carrollton HS

Opportunities to Run Post HS Season: Nov 16 USATF Jr. Olympic State Championship XCHCNov 23 USATF Jr. Olympic Tri-State Region Champs TBD – FLA, SC, or GA/XCHCNov 30 Footlocker –South Region in Charlotte, NC McAlpin Greenway Park Dec 14 USATF Jr. Olympic National XC Champs San Antonio, TX

3. Fall Schedule - Other Key Dates Date Events Name Location

Aug 11 Sun Phidippides and Nike Shoes & Spike Fitting SMHS – Track Stadium – 2 pm

Aug 16 Fri Time Trial SMHS – Track 7pm

Aug 17 Sat PTC Tri – fundraiser Peachtree City

Aug 22 Thrs Team Dinner Host Home #1

Sep 6 Fri Team Dinner + Others w/ Nike Speaker Heritage

Sept 12 Thrs Team Dinner Host Home #2

Sept 27 Fri Team Dinner Host Home #3

Oct 1 Wed Team Dinner Host Home #4

Oct 17 Thrs Team Dinner Host Home #5

Nov 1 Fri Team Dinner Host Home #6

Nov 19 Tue SMHS XC End of Season Banquet Flat Creek Country Club

4. Communications1. Newly Designed Website: www.starrsmilltfxc.com

Profiles, Documents, Meet Schedule, links to directions, link for all results, link to photo account for pictures taken and sent in

2. Team Email from Laura, Coach K, and Team Dinner Coor- weekly on Sunday

3. Text - urgent more immediate (weather related changes; quick reminders)

4. Email to any of the FLBC Officers or Coaches

Don

5. Professionals and Medical PartnersWe are excited to have a team of coaches and medical professionals support the SMHS XC team in 2013.• Our goal is to ensure your athlete stays healthy and has a good season. • However, should early signs of injury or an injury occur we have teamed up with

selected medical partners who will give preferential appointment times to the SMHS XC athletes.

• Just mention you are with SMHS XC team when you call.• Below are 4 level s of injury prevention, diagnostic, and treatment you should

follow:

• Level 1- SMHS XC Coaches

• Level 2- Massage Therapist, Chiropractor, & Physical Therapist

• Level 3- Physical Therapist

• Level 4- Orthopedic Doctor- General or Specialty

5. Local & National Businesses We are excited to have local & national businesses support the SMHS XC team in 2013.• A team is always strengthen by community support. • This year we have a strong group of partners. • We encourage you to support their business whenever you have an opportunity.• When you call or visit the local businesses mention the SMHS XC Team

High Speed Internet, TV, Voice, Wireless and Home Security

Ideal Roofing Artwork

Alan Vigil Ford LogoCall 770-xxx-yyy

Cooper Lighting Artwork

Call 1-866- xxx- yyyywww.att.com

Call 1-866- xxx-yyyy Call 1-866- xxx-yyyyOr visit the Starr’s Mill Location

www.cooperlighting.com

They come to SMHS in August & FebruaryOr visit Ansley Mall or Sandy Springs stores www.ussportscamps.com

Mark GrayState Farm LogoCall 770-xxx-yyy

Dr. Pete HarrisCall 770-xxx-yyyy or visit xyz location

Pak MailCall 770-xxx-yyyy or visit Wilshire Estate Location

Panasonic Artworkwww.panasonic.com

Denise Wilhelm Realtor Call 770-xxx-yyyy

770-827-4246

6. Coaches Introductions

Head Coach: Chris Kesterson [email protected]

Asst. Coach*: Anne Chrzanowski [email protected] *-Community Coach

Asst. Coach: Diana Phillips [email protected]

Asst. Coach: Hope Via [email protected]

Asst. Coach*: Beth Wiggins [email protected] *-Community Coach

Chris

7. Training Groups

Chris

A Large Development Oriented Program requires enough Coaches to provide time and attention to coach your athletes

• In 2013, we will have 5 training groups, each with a coach assigned to that group for the season

• Groups Placement based on several criteria: • Speed (PRs, time trail, meets), • mileage over the summer, • years of experience in running

• Placement in groups will be adjusted throughout the season based on athlete performance and coach observation in practice

8. Practice Schedule

We have weekends off to rest: either complete rest or easy runsAthletes should NOT be racing in local road races between Aug 1- Nov 9

Chris

Date Time Location Notes

8/1/13 7:00pm-8:45pm Heritage 5:30 Registration

8/2/13 Off Off

8/3/13 8:00am-9:45am Oak Grove Sat. Run

8/5/13 - 8/9/13 6:00am-7:45am Heritage Pre-planning

8/12/13 - 8/30/13 4:30pm-6:15pm Heritage Pre-Memorial Day

8/16/13 7:00pm-8:30pm Track Time Trials

9/3/13 - 11/8/13 4:30pm-6:15pm Heritage M,W

9/3/13/ - 11/8/13 4:00pm-5:45pm SMHS T,R

9/3/13 - 11/8/13 4:00pm-5:00pm Track F (day before meet)

9. Practice: What to Bring• Good Attitude• Water Bottle• Towel• A watch• Good running shoes • Warm weather gear: moisture wicking, towel• Cooler weather: layers as well as light sweats• Cold weather: sweats, hats, gloves

Chris

10. Volunteer Expectations

Don

Each athlete is expected to Volunteer for the Triathlon If you can’t make it you must pay $25 to the team. (if the athlete is 14, 15, 16, they must have an adult with them); We have three home meets. We need at least 60 volunteers to help with course set-up, parking, course marshals, finish line, concessions, and water stations.

Saturday, August 17, 2013 TRI Peachtree City Sprint Triathlon*

Saturday, September 7, 2013 Nike Panther Cross Country Meet**

Thursday, October 3, 2013 County Cross Country Meet**

Saturday, November 2, 2013 Region 4A-5A Championships**

More Information on each of these will be coming and how to sign up Tammy Weeks is the volunteer Coordinator- Use Volunteer Spot to Sign up

** normally, we would have a volunteer deposit of $100 and

pay it back if you work 3 meets. We are using the honor system this season due to the cost of

new uniforms

*- this is a fundraiser for the team. If you miss the

Tri, you must pay $25

11. Volunteer Opportunities

Don

1. Host home or Co-host (help) for one of the team dinners (preference goes to seniors)

2. Coordinate the pasta party before Nike-Panther XC Meet (at Heritage) Fri Sept 6 _____

3. Organize snacks and drinks for the SMHS athletes at home and away meets ____

4. End of the Year Banquet - Tuesday November 19, 2013 Decorations _____ Collect Money _____ Slide Show _____ Senior Gifts _____

5. Photographers at 1 or 2 home & away meets + a few practices (will take 2 or 3 people) _

6. Sponsorship Team to start working on Track Season ___________

7. Coaches Hospitality and away team Hospitality for Sat, Sept 7 Nike-Panther XC Meet **-part of 3 meet expectations

8. Asst. Meet Director for any of the home XC meets Sept 7 ____ Oct 3 ____ or Nov 2 ___ **- part of the 3 meet expectations

9. Loan a Storage Shed/Trailer for the XC Season

10. Ice Runner on Monday/ Wednesday

11. Help put Bark on the Course Late August/ early September

12. Team Dinners during XC Season

• Great way for the athletes to get to know their teammates; usually 50 athletes

• Either 1-2 nights before the meet; 6-8pm• Host provides home • Co-host provides plates, plastic ware, napkins• Parents bring food, rotate what to bring based on last name• Email sent out the week of on what to bring • Need a parent coordinator

• Look for an email coming mid/late August to sign up to be a host/co host

Don

Aug 24 Meet: Providence Inv in Charlotte, NC

Parents wanting to Travel and Stay in Team Hotel: Contact Tammy Weeks

Overview• 60 schools, top NC & SC teams• McAlpin Greenway Park (site of Footlocker South Regionals)• Flat Fast Course with 1 big hill, narrow start• 9am Varsity Boys, 9:30am Varsity Girls, 10am JV Boys, 10:30am JV Girls

Eligibility: • 15 summer training session by August 1st*• Attending practices as of the start of the season (minimum of 3 days as usual)

* there are make up days post August 1st- see Coach Kesterson

Costs: • $70 for 4 to a room; add $25 if you want 2 to a room• Includes: Bus, Hotel, Friday Lunch & Dinners, Saturday, Breakfast & Lunch • FLBC paying for $70 per athlete

Payment Deadline: • August 1st

13. Questions?

BACK-UP DOCUMENTS

New Uniforms

Sept 7 Nike Panther Inv XC Meet & Nov 2 Region Meet

Sept 7 Overview• 30-40 teams• 5-8 races (2-4 Varsity, 2-3 JV, Freshman)• Time: 7-12:30am• Location: XCHC XC Course at Heritage Christian Church

Volunteer Needs (~ 50+ people) (same for both meets)

• Course Set-up the day before: stakes & Flags (5)• Course Marshals- (18) 2 shifts of 9• Parking- (11) 2 shifts of 6 & 5• Concessions & Water Table (2-4)• Check-in Packet Pick-up (2-3)• Rabbits (bike)- Sweepers in golf carts (2 shifts of 2)