Welcome To The Minneapolis Alpine Ski Team THE

Welcome To The Minneapolis Alpine Ski Team!

THE MAST COMMITMENT. . • Provide quality instruction, training, & racing for all team members. • Encourage a welcoming & supportive team atmosphere. • Assist in the development of transferable skills and attitudes.

Opportunity To Develop Useful Life Skills • • Goal setting Positive thinking Focused and sustained work ethic Visualization Delayed gratification Teamwork Sportsmanship Grit

Tonight’s Agenda • 7: 15 PM MAST ’ 14 -’ 15 Presentation Introductions: Coaches, Board, Captains MAST Website Tour Fees and Fundraising Registration Process Training Racing Fundraising Health and Safety

Meet the Coaches

Paid Staff • • Mark Conway (Head Coach) Joel Hedrick (Assistant Head Coach) Daniel Polland (Assistant Coach) Elora Koepcke (Assistant Coach) mplsalpineski. org

Volunteer Coaching Staff • • Gary Griffin Kris Lyons Deb Bistodeau Jon Cohen Jake Yockers Ken Goldman Charlie Smith Patrick Conway • • • Julie Flaskamp Tom Fraser Bill Kirkpatrick David Streitz Thorn Turner Rich Berg Landon Weninger Brett Loftesness Eric Cobb mplsalpineski. org

Meet The Board • • • President: Jack Goodnow Vice President: Darryl Savage Treasurer: Lucy Voltz Assistant Treasurer: Erle Savage Secretary: Nancy Koepcke Website: Barbie Alampi At Large: Michelle Streitz At Large: Deb Bistodeau At Large: Ken Goldman At Large: Marie Franchett At Large: Mary Strand

Meet The Captains

Captains • Captains Paige Alampi; Eleanor Goodnow, Mackenna Savage Seth Koepkce, Jack Strand, Will Kirkpatrick • Apparel • Captains’ Practices u. Tuesdays: Oct 28 and Nov 4 u. Thursdays: Oct 30 and Nov 6

MAST IS FUN!

Communication • Emails • Mentors • MAST Website

MAST Website • mplsalpineski. org • Webmaster: Barbie Alampi

Fees • $175 Team Fee and $60 MPS Activity Fee – Covers: • Coaching • Race Entry Fees/Lift Tickets • Administration Expenses • $349 Season Pass Fee – Unlimited Season Pass To Hyland – Must Be Paid In full By Nov. 5 – Season Pass Picture Night: Monday, Nov. 10 @ 7 PM @ Hyland

Additional Expenses • • Supplemental Training Giants Ridge Camp State Meet Training Banquet

Fundraising • Group Fundraising – State Fair Barncleaning: $1600; 60+ People – Hoigaards Concessions: – Pierce Oktober. Fest: $500 – Chipotle on Tuesday, December 9: $$$$ • Individual Fundraising – Hoigaards Tent Sale – Parisole Gift Cards – Wreaths – All Sales Revenue Returns To Athlete

Parisole Gift Cards • Parisole Coordinator: Erle Savage – 612 -922 -4317 – ebsavage@reganinv. com • The Parisole Restaurants: • Mozza Mia; Pittsburg Blue; Manny’s; Burger Jones; Chino Latino; Salut Bar Americain; Muffuletta; Good Earth

To Get Started! • • Gift Card Sales Price/Value: $45 for $50 Card Earning To Seller: $20 Per Sale How To Get Started: Order from Erle Savage Deadlines and Rules – No Refunds/Returns on Cards Ordered – Payment Due Date: Monday, December 15, 2014 – Make Checks Payable To MAST or MPLS Alpine – Send Checks to: Erle Savage/ 5000 Abbott Ave. S. /Mpls, 55410

Additional Fundraising • Wreaths • Stunt Puppy • Give To The Max

MAST Forms • MAST Registration (on line at mplsalpineski. org) – Athlete-Family Contact Information – Power To Authorize Medical Treatment – Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability

MPS/MSHSL Forms • • Emergency Information Card Sports Qualifying Physical Examination Clearance Athletic Eligibility Brochure/Agreement Media Release ALL FORMS CAN BE ACCESSED ON YOUR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS PAGE. PRINT, COMPLETE, SIGN IN ALL PLACES, AND TURN INTO YOUR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR. Did you play a high school sport this fall? Return NEW EMERGENCY CARD ONLY!

MPS FORMS THROUGH SW • MAST

Training!

Coach Expectations: Training DRYLAND MANDATORY! DRESS IN LAYERS FOR DRYLAND!!! Family, Homework, Rest Take Priority ONCE ON-SNOW! YOU set YOUR schedule according to your goals and needs. If you miss more than one day in a row, communicate VIA EMAIL TO COACH MARK. • Come with TUNED SKIS. • Be safe. Be prepared. Be coachable. Be focused. Be disciplined. Be responsible. Be helpful. • BE ON THE HILL, READY TO SKI AT THE DESIGNATED PRACTICE START TIME!!! • • •

Dryland • Dryland at Washburn High School – --Starting Monday, Nov. 10 • 4: 30 -6 PM • Wear RUNNING or CROSS TRAINING shoes/ layers of athletic clothing—including hat and gloves/ jacket/ --NO SKATE SHOES. • NO SHORTS ALLOWED!!! • Bring Water Bottle • Dryland continues Monday-Friday until Hyland opens • WE EXPECT YOU TO ATTEND!

Training: Schedule • MAST Calendar Updated at www. mplsalpineski. org. • Changes after Nov 10 Will Be Communicated Via Email As Well. • Early On Snow: 6: 30 -8: 45 PM South Chair • SATURDAYS: 7: 45 -10: 30 AM OR 10: 30 AM – 1: 30 PM • MONDAYS through FRIDAYS: 5: 00 -7: 30 PM OR 6: 308: 45 PM.

Camps

Giants Ridge Training Camp • Tuesday, December 30, 2014 -Saturday, January 3, 2015 – Noon: Load @ Washburn – Sunday ETA: 4 PM • • • Train Wednesday-Saturday Race Friday Vs Virginia/Hibbing Depart GR @ 4 PM Saturday Lodging at Camp Chicagami Camp Fee: $? ? ?

Supplemental Training • Fundamentals Skills Training: Saturday, Nov 29 th 9 AM -4 PM at Welch • Welch Village Gate Training (4 PM -10 PM) Saturdays: Dec. 6, 20, 27, Jan. 10, and Jan. 31 • Wild Mt Gate Training (4 PM-10 PM) Saturday, Jan. 24 • Cost: $40 -$45 for lift ticket and transportation • Preregistration and payment at: Sports. Sign. Up

Getting The Most Out Of Training ! • • Care For Your Equipment Arrive On Time; Dress Warm Train Hard and Smart; Rest Well; and Eat Healthy Make Every Run Count Learn the Fundamentals Set Goals Watch Video Search the Web

Video on Sprongo USE IT TO DEEP PRACTICE!!!! ACCEPT THE SPRONGO INVITATION; USE ONE EMAIL ADDRESS FOR EACH ATHLETE

Deep Practice • Two Books By Daniel Coyle: The Talent Code and The Little Book of Talent

Racing!

Coach Expectations: Racing • Everyone is invited to race in Dual Meets. • Athletes need to ACCEPT or DECLINE all race events. • Team Racing: Stay and Support Your Teammates. • Stewardship: Stay and Help Clean Up The Hill After Races.

Racing: Dual Meets • • All Athletes: Varsity (10 per squad) and JV Hyland Races: 4: 30 PM Start Parent Volunteers Needed Schedule – Dec 15 v EP, Edina, MWT, Orono, Armstrong-Cooper@ Hyland – Jan 2 v Virginia, Hibbling@ Giants Ridge – Jan 7 v BSM, Wayzata, Eden Prairie@ Hyland – Jan 12 v Orono, MWT, Wayzata @ Hyland – Jan 20 v AHA, MWT, Wayzata, BSm@ Hyland – Jan 23 v Chaska-Chanhassen@ Hyland – Jan 27 v AHA, MWT, Wayzata, BSM, Orono @ Hyland – Jan 30 v Lake Crystal, Mankato E and W, MWT @ Mt Kato

Racing: Invitationals mplsalpineski. org

Racing: Invitationals – Wild Mt on Friday, December 19 • • MAST (South/Washburn/Roosevelt/? ? ? Squad) SW Squad 6 Boys/6 Girls per Squad 24 Athletes Total – Welch Invite on Friday, Jan 17 • MAST (South/Washburn/Roosevelt/? ? ? Squad) • SW Squad • 6 -8 Varsity Spots/JV?

Racing: Championships • Section IV @ Wild Mt on Wednesday, Feb. 4 • 6 boys/ 6 girls from South, SW, Washburn, Roosevelt, Etc. • Top 15 individuals advance to State Championship on Wednesday, February 11 @ Giants Ridge • Top 2 teams advance

Athlete “Race Intentions” • FOR EACH RACE: ATHLETE MUST ACCEPT OR DECLINE THE INVITATION TO RACE ON THE MAST WEBSITE • PROVIDES A “CLEAN” RUN ORDER AND ENABLES THE COACHES TO PROMOTE ATHLETES TO VARSITY STATUS WHEN POSSIBLE • Stating Race Intentions on the MAST Website mplsalpineski. org

Race Day Parent Help Needed • Race Workers – – – – – Scoreboard Recorders Gate Judges (Training Provided) Course Workers Timing Assistant Announcer Starter Assistant Starter Bib Sorting and Distribution Bib Collection and Storage

Race Worker Training • Saturday, November 22 @1 -4 PM @ Fuller Park • USSA OFFICIALS TRAINING: NOV 1 OR 2 @ TWIN CITIES ORTHOPEDICS

Race Worker Sign Up • Volunteer. Spot

Health and Safety • Control What YOU Can Control – Dress Properly – Follow Rules (ski area, team, parents, etc) – Maintain Equipment – Wear Protective Gear – Ski Smart (awareness of known and unknown dangers) – Diet and Rest

Concussions • Definition • Concussions Happen in Ski Racing • Risks of returning too soon… – Brain swelling, headaches, dizziness, memory loss, concentration issues, fatigue, sleep difficulties, personality changes, sensitivity to light…. • State Law: “provider” clearance to return to activity….

Im. PACT Baseline Testing • “Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing” • Baseline Testing • Compare baseline test results and post-injury test results to determine the extent of damage, track recovery, and determine when an athlete is safe to return to play. • One tool physicians can use to assess recovery

Why Be Safe? ! • Goal: “Eliminate the risk of recurrent or permanent injuries that may have permanent or temporary health risks. ”

Impact Baseline Testing • On line Testing– – At SW on …. – At Washburn on…. • • Measures reaction time, attention span, memory, problem-solving Results confidential– can only be accessed by your provider More information will be emailed this week! Who MUST Take The Baseline Test This Year? • Anyone who is new to MAST • Anyone in grades 8 and 9 who took the test last year • Anyone in grades 10 -12 who took the test in 2012 or earlier. • If You Took The Im. PACT Baseline Test this fall for another sport, that test is still valid.

MAST Clinic Day • Saturday, November 22, 1 -4 PM @ Fuller Park (48 th Street and Grand Ave. S. ) – Tuning Clinic – Technique Clinic – Racing Rules – Goal Setting • Tuning Instructions are on the MAST website.

Ski Tuning • Why It Is Necessary!!! • Learning to Tune Skis – Web: MAST Website, Other – Nov 22 at Fuller Park (Team) – Pierce Skate and Ski: 952 -884 -1990 – Hoigaards: 952 -929 -1351

ADDITIONAL TRAINING • SEASON ENDS FEBRUARY 11 • TEAM GILBOA HIGH SCHOOL TRAINING PROGRAM AND POST SEASON TRAINING WWW. TEAMGILBOA. COM • HYLAND JUNIOR RACE TEAM CHECK WITH HSSA FOR MORE INFORMATION mplsalpineski. org

MAST President: Dave Krueger

Parent Volunteers : : Immediate Needs • Giants’ Ridge • General Coordinator (communications, family lodging) • Banquet • Committee Leader • Committee • Replacing The Veteran Volunteers • Website • Marketing • Fundraising • Treasurer • Race Worker Volunteer Coordinator mplsalpineski. org

The Tables • • Team Fee, Season Pass Fee Coaches/Equipment Giants Ridge Information (For Parents) Parent Volunteering Captains/Apparel Car pooling Fundraising

Questions?