1. 2018 MVMS Track and Field First Parent Meeting

2. Welcome
Thank you all so much for taking the time to join us here this evening!
There will be a second parent meeting in the fall to talk about fees, track meets, conditioning, practices, academic policies, etc.
Sign-in sheet

3. Congratulations! Congratulations to the athletes that made them team!
Welcome back to all returning athletes!

4. New Athletes
You’re joining a boys’ team that shattered 9 school records and a girls’ team that shattered 5 school records out of 11 records
You’re joining a team that had 26 first place, 13 second place, and 19 third place individual finishes in seven track meets

5. Expectations Good work ethic and focus Listen to the coaches
Dedication
Team Player
Good Academics (C average) and Behavior in the classroom
Strive to get better

6. Summer Workouts June 6th – July 25th
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7- 8 am
If you miss more than three workouts, you will receive strike one
If you have any issues, please let me know

7. Remind If you have the app, the code to join is @dk92h
Smartphone: On your iPhone or Android phone, open your web browser and go to the following link: rmd.at/dk92h
Text: Text the to phone number 81010

8. Physicals Most of you are fine for the 2017-18 school year.
Need a physical for : Gabriela Arroyo-Torres, Ebony Brazelton, Ikeria Colvin, AJ Cothren, Elijah Drake, Ijah Drake, Kasara Harrell, Royale Hatcher, Aidan Pollut, Paris Reagan

9. STAR Test
Take the Star Sportsmanship Advanced Middle School test by logging into 
The code for Meridianville Middle School is STAR00515.
See me after the meeting to check the list if you are unsure if you’ve taken it

10. Other Paperwork Concussion Information
MCBOE Extracurricular Participation Waiver
AHSAA Participation
Copy of birth certificate
See me after the meeting to check the list if you are unsure if you’ve turned these in
You cannot participate until everything is turned in

11. Behavior
Coach Brabson and I run a 3 strike and you’re out system for expectations, behavior, and grades
1 strike = sit out one meet
2 strikes = sit out two meets
3 strikes = off the team

12. Diet Stay away from greasy foods Eat fruits, vegetables, lean meats
Drink plenty of water throughout the day, not just when you show up for workouts
Bring water to practices
Sports drinks are okay. Drink only 1 though
Stay away from sugary drinks, sodas, and energy drinks

13. Take care of your body Epsom salt baths
Ice down sore muscles (building new muscles)
Nurse Dawn will let me know of any medical conditions
Any athletes with asthma, please make sure to carry your inhaler during practices

14. Running shoes
For summer workouts, you need good running shoes from any local sports stores (Academy, Hibbet’s, etc.)
No basketball shoes, dress shoes, flip flops, or no shoes
Do not get trail running shoes
Sprinters: You don’t need running spikes yet

15. Track Website
Visit the Meridianville Middle School’s website at
Click the Athletics drop down menu and click the Teams link
Click the Track link on the Athletics page
I will post information on the website

16. Questions
Any questions?