EXPECTATIONS
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
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Athletes should arrive & depart on time at each practice
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Athletes are expected to listen to and respect coaches
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Athletes should be willing and able to try every event to develop better general athleticism.
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Athletes should come wearing appropriate athletic clothing and footwear
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Parent Volunteer help is always appreciated!
SPEED-POWER & ENDURANCE
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Attend practices consistently
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Have the intention to compete in your chosen events, with the goal of continued long-term improvement
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Listen actively when coaches are speaking
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Keep strong lines of communication with coaches in regards to absences, injuries/soreness, and other impediments to Health & Training
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Have a positive training and competition attitude
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Look after the "Small Details," like proper hydration, rest, & recovery
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**Athlete-coaching positions are available on a limited basis to help cover membership fee's if there are financial barriers. Please do not let membership costs be a deterring factor. Contact us and we will make something work.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Outside of occasional volunteering, parents are only responsible for getting their child to & from meets and practices, and helping them get the support they ASK for.
Track & Field is meant to be enjoyable, enriching, challenging, fulfilling, and an aspect of overall individual development.
Sometimes, even well-intentioned, supportive parents can unknowingly put pressure on their children. It is not for the parent to decide if how they are involved is pressuring. Parental pressure can really inhibit a child's motivation, enjoyment, and long-term success in Track and Field. Athletes need to be in control of their own trajectory and steering their own ship. Let your child ask for what they need and share what they would like to share about training and competition.
We ask that you respect the coaches and the relationship that exists between athlete and coach. Training, planning, and adjustments should come only from the coaches to prevent any confusion, parental pressure, and the all too likely scenario of over training with parent involvement. If the coaches feel any supplementary training or recovery support is needed, they will let you know.
If, as a parent, you ever have concerns, feedback, or questions, please point them to the coaches by email or phone directly, and not through the athlete.