1. Welcome: 2013 Season

2. Track and Field Card Purpose: Raise funds for program operation Purpose: Raise funds for program operation Cost $40.00 (sell to recoup money) Cost $40.00 (sell to recoup money) Net Cost -- Zero Net Cost -- Zero Student athlete Free admission to banquet Student athlete Free admission to banquet Annual T-shirt Annual T-shirt Miscellaneous purchases for improvement to the program. Miscellaneous purchases for improvement to the program. Volunteer Coaches- gas money Volunteer Coaches- gas money

3. VARSITY COACHING STAFF Dan Sample: Jumping Coach-38 seasons Dan Sample: Jumping Coach-38 seasons Craig Gehm: Discus, Javelin, Shot - 19 Years Craig Gehm: Discus, Javelin, Shot - 19 Years Gar Bercury: Hurdles, relays 13 years Gar Bercury: Hurdles, relays 13 years Mark Algeri: pole vault coach (6th year at SV) Two time PA state champion Mark Algeri: pole vault coach (6th year at SV) Two time PA state champion John Cashdollar: Pole Vault coach, 35 years of Track and Field John Cashdollar: Pole Vault coach, 35 years of Track and Field Wayne Roccia – retired SV teacher, 39 years Track and Field Wayne Roccia – retired SV teacher, 39 years Track and Field Kelly Bruder-2nd year high jump and hurdles, Heptathlete (SRU) Kelly Bruder-2nd year high jump and hurdles, Heptathlete (SRU) Larry Wendereusz- 1 st year Varsity Throwing Coach Larry Wendereusz- 1 st year Varsity Throwing Coach Crystal Weimer – 1 st year Varsity Jumping Coach (12 year total) Crystal Weimer – 1 st year Varsity Jumping Coach (12 year total) Justin Dosch – 2 nd Year Distance coach Justin Dosch – 2 nd Year Distance coach Chris Eden – 2 nd year sprint coach Chris Eden – 2 nd year sprint coach Ray Peaco – 30 th year Ray Peaco – 30 th year

4. Introduction of Booster Officers Pam Quiggle -President Pam Quiggle -President Renee Goodman- Treasurer Renee Goodman- Treasurer Linda Anderson- Secretary/Sweat suit Coordinator Linda Anderson- Secretary/Sweat suit Coordinator Tina Marshall – Concession Stand Coordinator Tina Marshall – Concession Stand Coordinator Note: Shutter fly Account Note: Shutter fly Account

5. Philosophy Participation from everyone. No Cuts! Participation from everyone. No Cuts! You don’t have to be the best, just try your best! You don’t have to be the best, just try your best! We want as many athletes as possible to play. Guaranteed to happen at home meets. We want as many athletes as possible to play. Guaranteed to happen at home meets. Our staff is prepared to work with all ability levels, i.e. 188 athletes began the season last year and we were able to take several of those athletes to the PIAA state meet. Our staff is prepared to work with all ability levels, i.e. 188 athletes began the season last year and we were able to take several of those athletes to the PIAA state meet. Many of our athletes are receiving college letters of interest and scholarships. Many of our athletes are receiving college letters of interest and scholarships. Currently we have Five Division ONE Student Athletes and several division II athletes in college Currently we have Five Division ONE Student Athletes and several division II athletes in college We want all of them to have a positive athletic experience. We want all of them to have a positive athletic experience.

6. Goals 1. Winning Season 1. Winning Season 2. Make playoffs- Win the WPIAL Team Championship 2. Make playoffs- Win the WPIAL Team Championship 3. Athletes to W.P.I.A.L. championships and to State Track meet 3. Athletes to W.P.I.A.L. championships and to State Track meet 4. Improve personal performance 4. Improve personal performance 5. Have Fun and make memories that will last a lifetime. 5. Have Fun and make memories that will last a lifetime.

7. Important Dates—Team Activities March 18 th Picture Day March 18 th Picture Day March 15, 19- Scrimmages March 15, 19- Scrimmages March 22, April 3, April 8, April 19, April 23, April 26 (Team Section meets and Invites) March 22, April 3, April 8, April 19, April 23, April 26 (Team Section meets and Invites) April 12 – 9/10 SV Invite– Volunteers needed April 12 – 9/10 SV Invite– Volunteers needed April 29 – Senior Day Meet April 29 – Senior Day Meet May 1- Play-offs May 1- Play-offs May 10 – Elementary Meet/Community Project Day May 10 – Elementary Meet/Community Project Day

8. Varsity Track Team WINNING IS OUR TRADITION AND WINNING IS OUR TRADITION AND TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES Girl’s : 30 consecutive winning seasons Boy’s: 35 consecutive winning seasons

9. Forms, Paperwork, and Fundraiser Concession Stand—need help, donation Concession Stand—need help, donation Travel Release--purpose Travel Release--purpose Uniform Requests—pink or blue Uniform Requests—pink or blue Picture Forms – March 14– team pic, individual Picture Forms – March 14– team pic, individual Sweat suit Order—Mrs. Anderson Sweat suit Order—Mrs. Anderson Team Parent Commitment Form- Understand what the kids heard from us Team Parent Commitment Form- Understand what the kids heard from us Travel Standards Travel Standards Team rules and information Team rules and information Miscellaneous Miscellaneous

10. Days off…. This creates a problem for the student-athletes and the coaches practice plans--No Buses on these days. This creates a problem for the student-athletes and the coaches practice plans--No Buses on these days. March 8- and March 11 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. March 8- and March 11 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. March 28 – practice 10- noon March 28 – practice 10- noon April 1, 2 -- practice (10 - noon) Spring Break? April 1, 2 -- practice (10 - noon) Spring Break? May 10 – (elementary meet) no school yet May 10 – (elementary meet) no school yet

11. Lettering Must attend the six section meets Must attend the six section meets Injuries from other sports puts a lot of pressure on our team Injuries from other sports puts a lot of pressure on our team This will be evaluated by the coaches This will be evaluated by the coaches

12. Special Situations Senior Projects Senior Projects Missing practice holidays Missing practice holidays Band trips, practices, etc Band trips, practices, etc Chorus trips, practices, etc. Chorus trips, practices, etc. Field trips the day of meets- permission forms to ride with parents. Field trips the day of meets- permission forms to ride with parents.

13. Senior Uniforms Girls- Pink Forms Girls- Pink Forms Boys – Blue Forms Boys – Blue Forms Questions from underclassmen and/or parents Questions from underclassmen and/or parents

14. Athletic Office Reminders No Activity Buses on days there is no school No Activity Buses on days there is no school If you reached the CAP for activity fees, student-athlete must still report to the office that they are doing another sport, just tell the office If you reached the CAP for activity fees, student-athlete must still report to the office that they are doing another sport, just tell the office Why? I will only get a list of students who are doing track and it won’t show up Why? I will only get a list of students who are doing track and it won’t show up $125 Activity Fee due before March 15– if payment is not received, student is not to participate $125 Activity Fee due before March 15– if payment is not received, student is not to participate

15. Activity Bus Advantages Advantages Convenience Convenience More participants More participants Pick up area: Pick up area: parking lot by baseball field, not the activity bus area Disadvantages Easy out on 4:30 bus Less time spent on extra events

16. Equipment School will provide: Uniform top and bottom. School will provide: Uniform top and bottom. Spikes for your shoes Spikes for your shoes Athletes will be charged for lost, stolen or damaged uniforms. Athletes will be charged for lost, stolen or damaged uniforms. Sweats: Personalized Warm-up Option (95% of the team uses this option) Sweats: Personalized Warm-up Option (95% of the team uses this option) Options for sweats Options for sweats SV Cloth sweats to borrow. SV Cloth sweats to borrow. Personalize warm-ups, wind and water resistant ($60)- Personalize warm-ups, wind and water resistant ($60)-

17. Personalized Warm-ups Forms and sizing information Forms and sizing information Payment and ordering in hallway later Payment and ordering in hallway later See Mrs. Anderson when you leave today See Mrs. Anderson when you leave today

18. FORMS FOR ATHLETIC OFFICE 1. PIAA physical, 1. PIAA physical, 2. Drug test confirmation. 2. Drug test confirmation. 3. Health forms 2 copies 3. Health forms 2 copies 4. Athletic manual cover page 4. Athletic manual cover page 5. Activity Fee form 5. Activity Fee form 6. Insurance waiver 6. Insurance waiver 7. Concussion Tests 7. Concussion Tests Give to me first--- Give to me first---

19. Varsity Practice Schedule 2:55 to 3:05 : Team meeting 2:55 to 3:05 : Team meeting 3:10 to 3:30 : Warm-up, event plyos/stretching/attendance by coach 3:10 to 3:30 : Warm-up, event plyos/stretching/attendance by coach 3:30 to 4:30 : Event practice. Get to all your events or alternate by days. You should also stay for the late practice, see your coach 3:30 to 4:30 : Event practice. Get to all your events or alternate by days. You should also stay for the late practice, see your coach Practice Everyday- No cancellations- Practice Everyday- No cancellations- 4:15 to 4:25: Cool Down 4:15 to 4:25: Cool Down 4:25 to 5:30 : Extended practice/weight rm. 4:25 to 5:30 : Extended practice/weight rm. Skilled events-weather permitting. jumpers, vaulters, etc. Skilled events-weather permitting. jumpers, vaulters, etc.

20. Attendance Policy Tiered discipline Tiered discipline 1 st offense- warning event coach 1 st offense- warning event coach 2 nd offense- warning and call home from event coach 2 nd offense- warning and call home from event coach 3 rd offense- dismissal hearing with athletic director 3 rd offense- dismissal hearing with athletic director Just asking the student-athletes to be responsible Just asking the student-athletes to be responsible Call or email if absence is unavoidable Call or email if absence is unavoidable Cooperate with school activities and conflicts] Cooperate with school activities and conflicts] Work is not an acceptable excuse Work is not an acceptable excuse

21. Juniors to Uniforms Questions and Answers Questions and Answers

22. Mr. Ed Doyle Shoe Presentation Shoe Presentation

23. SV 9 -10 Invitational Opportunities for the younger athletes to shine! April 12 at our Stadium & 9/10 Sectional Meet, April 30th

24. Team Rules Packet 1. They are in the packet and in the packet sent from the Athletic Director. The complete list of team rules has been gone over in practice with the athletes. It is also listed on the Seneca Valley school district website and the Seneca Valley track and field website. 2. PRACTICE EVERYDAY. Attendance is mandatory Prac. Only cancelled if school is cancelled. 3. Athletes must be in school no later than 10:30. If you leave early, you must be signed back in school before 8 th period ends. PIAA rules. 4. No athlete will participate in a meet that is absent the day before the meet unless excused by their Coach. 5. Absolutely no one will be permitted to ride home from a meet with anyone except their own parents. Athletes can go with another parent with visual and verbal consent from both parents and a note given to Coach Peaco the day before the meet.  Any athlete leaving a meet without seeing Coach Peaco will not attend the next meet. Any athlete leaving the last away meet without seeing Coach Peaco will forfeit their varsity letter. 7. Hazing: Not acceptable. Automatic dismissal hearing with the AD.

25. Communication Coaches' will communicate via the website, at practice, or school announcements. Coaches' will communicate via the website, at practice, or school announcements. Coaches’ will not communicate (or should not) via, email with students, texting with students, personal cell calls with students, face book with students, etc. Coaches’ will not communicate (or should not) via, email with students, texting with students, personal cell calls with students, face book with students, etc. Parent Emails are acceptable. Must be parent’s email and coach will use school email. Parent Emails are acceptable. Must be parent’s email and coach will use school email.

26. ORDER OF EVENTS Running Running Girls then boys Girls then boys 3200 relays 3200 relays 100 Girls hurdles at home meets 100 Girls hurdles at home meets 110 Boy hurdles at home meets 110 Boy hurdles at home meets 100 dash 100 dash 1600 run 1600 run 400 run 400 run 400 relay 400 relay 300 intermediate hurdles 300 intermediate hurdles 800 run 800 run 200 dash 200 dash 3200 run 3200 run 1600 relay 1600 relay Field Varies by venue and meet

27. Asthma Action Plan Long Term control Medicines Long Term control Medicines Versus Versus Quick Relief: Albuterol, etc. Quick Relief: Albuterol, etc. If you need to take quick-relief medicine more than twice a week on a regular basis, call your doctor to talk about adding or increasing your long-term control medicines. If you need to take quick-relief medicine more than twice a week on a regular basis, call your doctor to talk about adding or increasing your long-term control medicines.

28. Shin Splints Versus Stress Fractures Definition Shin splints are injuries to the front of the outer leg. While the exact injury is not known, shin splints seem to result from inflammation from injury to the tendon (posterior peroneal tendon) and adjacent tissues in the front of the outer leg. Shin splints are injuries to the front of the outer leg. While the exact injury is not known, shin splints seem to result from inflammation from injury to the tendon (posterior peroneal tendon) and adjacent tissues in the front of the outer leg.inflammationtendoninflammationtendon

29. Symptoms Shin splints cause pain in the front of the outer leg below the knee. The pain of shin splints is characteristically located on the outer edge of the mid region of the leg next to the shin bone (tibia). An area of discomfort measuring 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) in length is frequently present. Pain is often noted at the early portion of the workout, then lessens only to reappear near the end of the training session. Shin splint discomfort is often described as dull at first. Shin splints cause pain in the front of the outer leg below the knee. The pain of shin splints is characteristically located on the outer edge of the mid region of the leg next to the shin bone (tibia). An area of discomfort measuring 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) in length is frequently present. Pain is often noted at the early portion of the workout, then lessens only to reappear near the end of the training session. Shin splint discomfort is often described as dull at first.painkneetibiaShin splintpainkneetibiaShin splint

30. Causes A primary culprit causing shin splints is a sudden increase in distance or intensity of a workout schedule. This increase in muscle work can be associated with inflammation of the lower leg muscles, those muscles used in lifting the foot (the motion during which the foot pivots toward the tibia). Such a situation can be aggravated by a tendency to pronate the foot (roll it excessively inward onto the arch). A primary culprit causing shin splints is a sudden increase in distance or intensity of a workout schedule. This increase in muscle work can be associated with inflammation of the lower leg muscles, those muscles used in lifting the foot (the motion during which the foot pivots toward the tibia). Such a situation can be aggravated by a tendency to pronate the foot (roll it excessively inward onto the arch).lower legfootlower legfoot Similarly, a tight Achilles tendon or weak ankle muscles are also often implicated in the development of shin splints. Similarly, a tight Achilles tendon or weak ankle muscles are also often implicated in the development of shin splints.Achilles tendonankleAchilles tendonankle Poor quality or worn out shoes Poor quality or worn out shoes

31. Treatment Old Way- Old Way- Previously, two different treatment management strategies were used: total rest or a "run through it" approach. The total rest was often an unacceptable option to the athlete. The "run through it" approach was even worse. It often led to worsening of the injury and of the symptoms. Previously, two different treatment management strategies were used: total rest or a "run through it" approach. The total rest was often an unacceptable option to the athlete. The "run through it" approach was even worse. It often led to worsening of the injury and of the symptoms. New Way- alternative workouts: Pool or stationary bike Ice to reduce inflammation Stretching and strengthening Proper shoes ½ normal workout in volume and intensity. Usually better 2-3 weeks rest

32. Academic Eligibility: Students will be notified if they are not eligible and copies of the lists shall be given to the coach. All students in grades 7 – 12 who participate in athletics must attain a 2.0 QPA during a weekly academic eligibility report. If a student is ruled ineligible, he/she will not be eligible to participate in games and must attend a mandatory study hall in the after-school detention room. The study hall will be held in the Senior High School three days per week and last one hour. (2:45 to 3:45). Once the hour-long study hall is finished, the student will be permitted to attend practice. They should report to their event coach at the track and field area. A student will be reinstated once he/she has achieved a 2.0 QPA or better. Students will be notified if they are not eligible and copies of the lists shall be given to the coach. All students in grades 7 – 12 who participate in athletics must attain a 2.0 QPA during a weekly academic eligibility report. If a student is ruled ineligible, he/she will not be eligible to participate in games and must attend a mandatory study hall in the after-school detention room. The study hall will be held in the Senior High School three days per week and last one hour. (2:45 to 3:45). Once the hour-long study hall is finished, the student will be permitted to attend practice. They should report to their event coach at the track and field area. A student will be reinstated once he/she has achieved a 2.0 QPA or better. Students declared ineligible will not be permitted to play from Monday through the end of Sunday following the week of their ineligibility. Students declared ineligible will not be permitted to play from Monday through the end of Sunday following the week of their ineligibility.

33. Website: Main source of communication! PIAA Standards PIAA Standards Rules and Guidelines Rules and Guidelines Schedule Schedule Top Ten Top Ten Record Holders Record Holders Updates and announcements Updates and announcements Track and Field Forms – Senior Night /Banquet Track and Field Forms – Senior Night /Banquet

34. Lettering Requirements The following criteria: All meets: The following criteria: All meets: 1 st place: 8pts. 2 nd place: 6pts. 1 st place: 8pts. 2 nd place: 6pts. 3 rd place: 4pts. 4 th place: 3pts. 3 rd place: 4pts. 4 th place: 3pts. 5 th place: 2pts. 6 th place: 1 pt. 5 th place: 2pts. 6 th place: 1 pt. Practice: 1 pt. per practice. (Approximately 18 in Mar. and 12 in Apr.) subject to change. Practice: 1 pt. per practice. (Approximately 18 in Mar. and 12 in Apr.) subject to change. *Winning relay: 1 st place: 12 pts. *Winning relay: 1 st place: 12 pts. 2 nd place: 8 pts. 2 nd place: 8 pts. 3 rd place: 4 pts. 3 rd place: 4 pts. *If the opposition forfeits, points will only be awarded to one winning team. *If the opposition forfeits, points will only be awarded to one winning team. *Points will be divided among members of the team. *Points will be divided among members of the team.

35. Lettering Requirements cont. Points needed to letter will be determined by the total number of meets. Examples only: Points needed to letter will be determined by the total number of meets. Examples only: 10 meets: 30 meet pts. Plus attendance. 10 meets: 30 meet pts. Plus attendance. 11 meets: 33 meet pts Plus attendance. 11 meets: 33 meet pts Plus attendance. 11. All final decisions concerning letters will be left to the coach’s discretion. 11. All final decisions concerning letters will be left to the coach’s discretion. Approximately 3 points per meet is needed Approximately 3 points per meet is needed Seniors who complete the season and have been with the program multiple years. Seniors who complete the season and have been with the program multiple years. 1 st year seniors must earn their letter. 1 st year seniors must earn their letter.

36. What Makes Track and Field at SV so much fun? Everyone is competing at the Varsity Level Everyone is competing at the Varsity Level No one is sitting the bench No one is sitting the bench Run the fastest, jump the highest, throw the farthest. Minimum subjectivity Run the fastest, jump the highest, throw the farthest. Minimum subjectivity NOTE Relays: Coaches decisions. Based on what is best for the team at that time. Relays can and will change from meet to meet. We will put who we believe are the four best athletes together for the WPIAL and State Meets. NOTE Relays: Coaches decisions. Based on what is best for the team at that time. Relays can and will change from meet to meet. We will put who we believe are the four best athletes together for the WPIAL and State Meets.

37. Subjectivity at a Minimum Normal- who ever runs the fastest, throws the farthest or jumps the highest will always win! Normal- who ever runs the fastest, throws the farthest or jumps the highest will always win! All participants can earn PRs (personal records) All participants can earn PRs (personal records) Some problems do occur: Some problems do occur: Relay incidents Relay incidents Meet decisions Meet decisions Two Seasons: Two Seasons: Team for seven weeks, individual for four weeks. Team for seven weeks, individual for four weeks.

38. Booster Group Dedicated group of parents Dedicated group of parents Help is always appreciated Help is always appreciated We need people to help with a lot of one-time projects if anyone is interested. We need people to help with a lot of one-time projects if anyone is interested. Most of these projects require a little creativity and community resources Most of these projects require a little creativity and community resources Please thank the boosters when you leave and ask how you can help Please thank the boosters when you leave and ask how you can help Concession stand help is appreciated Concession stand help is appreciated

39. Summary when you leave tonight… Uniform form signed and dropped off –pink and blue. Uniform form signed and dropped off –pink and blue. Travel Release Form Travel Release Form picture forms/money, March 19th picture forms/money, March 19th Sweat Order Form- SV Boosters Sweat Order Form- SV Boosters Discount Cards (payment tonight) SV Boosters Discount Cards (payment tonight) SV Boosters Concession Stand Form Concession Stand Form Team Parent Form Team Parent Form

40. Question and Answers Break Break

41. Shoe Presentation by Mr. Ed Doyle from “Up-N- Running”: