Girls Track and Field 2021 Information for Parents

Girls Track and Field 2021: Information for Parents & Athletes from Head Coach Michael Espinosa Please read all information and linked resources to prepare your family for the 2021 T&F season! All team files can be viewed at: http: //bit. ly/trackinfo 21 Note: If someone forwards this to you, it’s because it is never too late to sign up and join our team! Stop into the Athletic Office for information.

Table of Contents with Hyperlinks 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Message from the Athletic Office Message from the Boosters Introduction of Staff Team Communication: The REMIND App Team Expectations: Girls T&F Standards (Varsity/JV Letters) and Team Policies Daily Practice and Safety Routines Practice Information: Locations and Transportation a. This information is especially important for throwers 8. Season Schedule 9. Answers to Your Biggest Questions 10. Track-Parenting Tips

Message from the Athletic Office

Return to Table of Contents Spring Sports Paperwork All completed paperwork, including the Spring Sport Recertification form, is due by NOON on Friday, March 5, in order to participate in the first practice of the season on Monday, March 8. Coaches cannot accept the paperwork. It can be dropped off in the mailbox outside the AD office door. The Athletic Department will send an updated list on Friday afternoon of who is eligible to practice on Monday. The Athletic Department will then send out another list on Tuesday for who is eligible to practice with the team on that day.

Message from the Boosters

Return to Table of Contents Messages from our Track & Field Boosters Booster Reps Jenn Shabahang, Tina Bailey, and Tara Michaels ○ Currently, they are searching for a new Girls T&F booster representative. ■ If interested, please email: lewisburgtrackandfield@gmail. com Below are a few things we are planning for the season: 1. 2. 3. 4. Apparel order forms will be emailed to parents the first week of practice We plan to organize a senior day for the last home meet of the season, Wednesday, May 5 th Unsure if we will be able to open the concession stand, but if we do we will organize volunteers to help staff. Unsure if we will be able to organize our typical end of year banquet or provide invite snacks, hopefully we can plan something safely. Thank you to our boosters for all that they do for our program!

Introduction of Staff

Return to Table of Contents Introduction of Staff ● Head Coach Girls: Mike Espinosa ○ ○ ● ● ● ● Sprints espinosa_m@dragonk. 12. pa. us Distance: Dillon Durinick Throws (shared coach): Bill Morrow Jumps (shared coach): Hillary Cree Pole Vault (shared Coach): Mark Temple Volunteer: Ashleigh Espinosa Volunteer: Amy Driskell Volunteer: Joe Faust Volunteer: Josh Gose Special Introduction Head Coach Boys: Ron Hess ○ A big shout and all my gratitude to Coach Hess for working with me for these many years, both in the fall and the spring. His teamwork and friendship help to make our programs the best they can be!

Team Communication: The REMIND App

Communication: The REMIND App 1. We will send daily communication regarding practice information to all athletes and parents who sign up. a. All students can use the Remind webpage with their school Google Accounts, which means that even if your child does not have a cell phone she can still get messages and check daily. b. You can opt only to receive text messages (no smartphone required) c. There is also a REMIND App that you can download on your phone to receive Push Notifications. 2. We will also subdivide these groups and create message groups from event coaches to event athletes. 3. Click the links on the next slide to join.

Return to Table of Contents REMIND Messages GROUP Girls T&F Team: All Girls Join Head Coach: Michael Espinosa CLICK TO JOIN https: //www. remind. com/join/lbgtfg You can also text @lbgtfg to the number 81010 Choose Which Groups to Join For Specific Training Information for Your Event(s) Girls (and boys) Throwers https: //www. remind. com/join/lbgmorrow You can also text @lbgmorrow to the number 81010 Girls Distance & Mid-Distance https: //www. remind. com/join/runsquad You can also text @runsquad to the number 81010 Girls Sprint/Jump/Hurdle https: //www. remind. com/join/lbgespo You can also text @lbgespo to the number 81010 Girls (and boys) Pole Vaulters https: //www. remind. com/join/lbgtemple You can also text @lbgtemple to the number 81010

Team Expectations

Return to Table of Contents Girls Track and Field Standards and Team Policies (click to view standards for Team Expectations and V/JV Letters)

Daily Practice and Safety Routines

Daily Practice and Safety Routines 1. All athletes must complete a daily Health Screening form and record her temperature, found at http: //bit. ly/lbgcheckin or by scanning the QR code that will be on display at all practice locations. a. Bookmark this page in your phone’s web browser for easy access. b. This is not optional. All girls MUST complete this form EACH PRACTICE. 1. We will mask up when indoors at all times. 2. When outdoors, we will remain masked up when in close quarters.

Return to Table of Contents What to Pack Daily 1. Come prepared to go outside a. MASKS! Hat, gloves, jacket, 2 layers on top as options, two layers on bottom (shorts/tights/half tights/athletic pants), socks, appropriate athletic footwear. 1. We will practice no matter the weather (unless the school says “No!”) a. Practice conditions ARE the competition conditions!

Practice Information: Locations and Transportation

Practice Information: Practice Locations ● On any given day, we may practice at: ○ The middle school gym ○ The track and throwing fields at the middle school Pawling Complex ○ The high school fitness lab

Practice Information: Traveling to the Middle School ● When traveling to the middle school, you have options: ○ Student Driver or Parent Pickup ○ If you are normally on a first round bus, just take that over to the middle school (all first round busses go to the middle school). ○ If you are normally on a SECOND ROUND BUS, send me an email (espinosa_m@dragon. k 12. pa. us) so that I can get you permission to take a first round bus to the middle school. ● You have access to the locker room at the MS to change for practice.

Practice Information: Throwers on M, W, & F 1. Throwers will begin at the HIGH SCHOOL on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3: 00 -4: 00 to strength train in the high school FITNESS LAB ○ ○ With some exceptions, which will be communicated in advance via Remind and in person. For instance, throwers will go directly to the middle school on the first day of practice. 1. Throwers will then travel to the MIDDLE SCHOOL either by student driver or parent transportation in order to practice with their throwing implements until 5: 30. 1. THERE IS NO BUS AT 4: 00 to take them to the middle school ○ ○ Please plan ahead for your transportation. Communicate with Coach Morrow and Coach Espinosa if you have questions, concerns, or transportation issues. We will figure things out together!

Practice Information: Throwers on T & TH 1. All event groups, including throwers, will begin practice at the middle school on Tuesdays and Thursdays ○ Any exceptions will be communicated in advance via Remind and in person

Return to Table of Contents Practice Information: All Non-Throwers 1. All non-throwers will go directly to the middle school every day for practice.

Season Schedule

Return to Table of Contents Season Schedule 1. T&F Schedule made by Espo is linked here. a. There a lot of questions about how this season will play out. I don’t have any answers right now, but I promise to communicate all updates as soon as I get them. 2. The first practice of the season will be Monday, March 8, 3: 30 -5: 30. a. ALL GROUPS Meet in the middle school gym (including throwers) 3. Dual meet schedule and invite schedule will eventually be posted to the LBG Athletics webpage

Answers to Your Biggest Questions

Return to Table of Contents The BIG Questions ● What is track and field going to look like this season? ○ ○ ○ Fans in the stands? Limited travel rosters? No invitationals? ● The Answer You’ve All Been Waiting For… ○ When I find out, I will tell you!

Track-Parenting Tips

Return to Table of Contents Track-Parenting Tips from a Former Olympian How can your parents earn a gold medal for helping you? By following these suggestions from Anthony Sandoval, M. D. , winner of the 1980 U. S. Olympic Marathon Trial, and cardiologist in Los Alamos, N. M. He and his wife, Mary, have six children, four of whom are high school or college runners. 1. Show your child love-this should guide all parents' team involvement. 2. Be positive, especially during hard times such as poor races, injuries, and team conflicts. 3. Keep things in perspective. Your youngster is a child first, a student second, an athlete third. 4. Sports are games, so have fun, and let your child have fun, too. 5. You are the parent, your child is the athlete. Remember that this is your child's endeavor, not yours. 6. Your child is a citizen of a team, and your actions may affect other team members. 7. Be accepting of the coaches, who are trying to do their best. 8. Lighten up and keep a sense of humor.