Coaching Staff Ryan Riecks throwssprints Andre Salazar sprints

Coaching Staff • • • Ryan Riecks– throws/sprints Andre Salazar – sprints/ LJ/ HJ Jensen Gorton– sprints/hurdles Monika Kennedy – distance Heidi Burgess- sprints/ paperwork Volunteer Coaches: – – Bretta Riecks (communication) Mara Johnson (distance) Adam Schrader (sprints, throws) Malik Toms (sprints, throws)

Roles of Parents/Coaches

District Policy on Hazing and The Risks of Opioid Use • As a family, please review the Kyrene School District Governing Board Policy on Hazing – “All violations of this policy shall be treated in accord with the appropriate procedures and penalties provided for in District policies related to the conduct and discipline of students, staff, and others. ” • As a family, please review Athletes and the Risks Associated with Opioid Use – If prescribed by a doctor, “ask if it is necessary, ask for treatment plan, ask about all the risks, and ask about alternative medications. ”

Students First, Athletes Second Academics & Behavior • As a member of our Rattlers athletic program, students are held to higher standards. Student-athletes will: – Avoid referrals or behavioral issues on campus – Pass ALL classes (D/F grades result in ineligible to participate) – Be prepared (clothing, water, food)

Sportsmanship and Attitude • Treat your teammates/coaches they way you would like to be treated. • Our team comes before the individuals on our team. • Show good sportsmanship at all times (win or lose). • Bring a positive attitude to every practice/meet. • Thank parents, coaches and volunteers for helping us reach our goals!

Dress & Shoes • • Shorts & t-shirts Dress warm/layers – it’s cold right now in AM Sweat pants- to warm-up legs! Running shoes (Sole Sports- Warner/Rural Rd) Spikes are not required (1/8” is longest) Meets – PLAIN black shorts & AMS tank Track and Field Team T-shirt (see next slide)

Track and Field T-Shirts & Swag • On-line Store: ORDERS OPEN- 02/21 to 03/09 https: //swaggersports. tuosystems. com/stores/swaggersports-akimeltrack 2019 Link will be sent using Remind 101

Tardies/Absences • We want to assure athletes are warmed up and stretched in order to prevent injuries, please be on time! • Absence/Tardy Policy: -On the 2 nd unexcused absence and/or the 3 rd tardy- the athlete may NOT compete in the first meet. -Once meets begin, this moves to 1 unexcused absence and/or 2 unexcused tardies.

Excused Absences • Please email your coach before practice if you need to miss. Unexcused practice the day before a meet= NO MEET! – – – Coach Burgess- paperwork/sprints/hurdles (hburge@kyrene. org ) Coach Kennedy –distance/sprints (mkenne@kyrene. org) Coach Salazar- sprints/LJ/HJ Coach Riecks – throws/sprints (azrysryan@gmail. com) Coach Gorton- sprints/ hurdles (jgorton@kyrene. org )

Practice Times • Throwers: M, W, F 6: 00 -7: 45 AM and T&TH 3: 45 -5: 30 PM • Sprinters: M, W, F 6: 00 -7: 45 AM and T&TH 3: 45 -5: 30 PM • Distance: W, F 6: 15 -7: 45 AM and M***, T&TH 3: 45 -5: 30 PM (*** after the second week) Once meets begin, Friday AM practices will be determined.

Events Completed throughout the meet • • High Jump Long Jump Discus Shot put Completed in this order during meet • • 75 M Hurdles 100 M 1600 M (4 laps) 4 x 100 Relay 400 M (1 lap) 800 M (2 laps) 200 M 4 x 400 Relay

JV/Varsity • JV: Blend of 6 th and 7 th graders • VARSITY: Blend of 7 th & 8 th – Some 6 th graders may make Varsity based on athletic ability – Groups may change due to meet results • District Conference Meet on April 17 th DVHS – Top 4 athletes in each event

Transportation • Students will take the bus to away meets. • There will NO RETURN BUS back to school. ALL athletes need to be signedout at AWAY meets if going home with parents (Coach Kennedy). – Look for the Rattler Flag

Rattler Track and Field Communication • Webpagecoaches information, meet schedule, Sign-Up Genius (need lots of volunteers to run home track meets) • Facebook Pagehttps: //www. facebook. com/groups/akimeltrack 19/ • Remind 101 Text Messages https: //www. remind. com/join/akitrack

Before you leave…. 1. Please meet your coaches 2. Go through these stations: 1. Communication/ Initial Parent Meeting 2. Volunteers 3. T-shirts