Track & Field 2017 Coaching Staff Jesse Heard (sprints, relays, jumps) jheard@acaedu.net Teresa Froese (distance) tfroese@acaedu.net Jeremy Sherman (Throws) jsherman@acaedu.net

T&F 2017 Track & Field is a sport which includes athletic contests established on the skills of running, jumping, and throwing. We offer sprints, relays, hurdles, middle distance- distance, as well as long, triple, and high jump, shot put, and discus. 46/5

ACA Philosophy of Athletics  Coaches are teachers, trainers, and mentors to athletes. We teach skills and help athletes improve these skills so that athletes can reach their potential. Our goal is to help athletes grow and develop psychologically and socially. Our philosophy is athlete-centered in which the athlete’s well-being and development are the primary considerations. Our goal is to ensure safety, long-term personal and athletic development. We strive to foster a positive attitude toward lifetime fitness while establishing a healthy attitude toward winning and losing to develop character. We also strive to create a positive, healthy, and fun atmosphere for athletes while learning to balance between school demands and athletic challenges. 46/5

ACA Philosophy of Athletics (Cont.) 1. Strive for excellence 2. Achieve optimal performance 3. Teach and model the process of success 4. Lead a group to become a highly effective team 5. Nurture intrinsic motivation 6. Respect and protect the self-worth of every athlete 46/5

T&F 2017 Schedule Saturday, Feb. 11th TCSAAL North Texas Open Meet Location TBD Saturday, Feb. 18th TCSAAL North Texas Qualifier Meet Location TBD Saturday, Feb. 25th TCSAAL State Meet Austin * Tuesday, March 7th TCPS Informal/Oakridge Arlington Saturday, March 25th 7th Annual Nazarene Christian Academy/ South Hill FW Saturday, April 1st CSAF JH Regional Meet/ Central JHS Euless Tuesday, April 11th MS Warrior Relays/ Liberty Christian Argyle Saturday, April 22nd TAIAO Invitational /Keene HS Keene 46/5

T&F 2017 Practice 46/5 M,T,TH,F- 4:30-6:00 PM @ Wimbledon PK Saturday- 10:00-12:00 Location TBA. ***MISSING MORE THAN ONE PRACTICE PER WEEK COULD RESULT MISSING A MEET*** Athletes need to wear appropriate workout clothes or they won’t be allowed to participate. Please send a water bottle and snack. Athletes are to report to regular dismissal group. They may report to the gym at 4 PM. 46/5

T&F 2017 Cost $75 for the first sport. Any additional sport is $50. This fee covers transportation, equipment, supplies, conditioning, and banquet. Deadline: Thursday, 2/2- Money due to Mrs. Murphree Monday, 1/30- Forms due to Coach Sherman Uniform: Order forms available today. Deadline: 1/30 46/5

ACA ATHLETIC HANDBOOK 2016-17 ■ PARENT-COACH COMMUNICATION GUIDE ■ ACADEMIC NO PASS NO PLAY ■ PHYSICAL EXAMS ■ DAILY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE ■ NO PROFANITY/TAUNTING, SMOKING, DRUGS & ALCOHOL ■ SPORTSMANSHIP ■ INJURIES ■ SOCIAL MEDIA ■ PRACTICE/MEET PICK-UP ■ BUS BEHAVIOR

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T&F 2017 Fundraisers Athletics relies strictly on fundraising events to pay for fees that apply. We are asking each family have an approved volunteer to work at least one fundraising event. Events as follows: Flannel & Fleece 5K/ 1 mile Fun Run- Saturday, January 28th Spring Dance- April 7th   46/5

T&F 2017 Forms Please turn in all forms by JANUARY 30 Participation Physical Exam Medical Waiver Uniform Handbook

TEAM OF CHAMPIONS 2011-16 46 Individual Championships 5 Team Titles