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WELCOME Newbury Park Track & Field Parents and Students. Panther Track & Field Staff. Larry Berlin, Athletic Director Returning Coaches: Head Girls Coach, Jenny Kenyon (Hurdles) 2 nd Season at NPHS Other coaching experiences: DePaul University, UCSB, Sprint Coach for Baseball athletes
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Panther Track & Field Staff • Larry Berlin, Athletic Director • Returning Coaches: • Head Girls Coach, Jenny Kenyon (Hurdles) • 2nd Season at NPHS • Other coaching experiences: DePaul University, UCSB, Sprint Coach for Baseball athletes • Competed in Heptathlon at Oregon • Head Boys Coach, Stephen Svoboda (LJ/TJ) • 10th Season • NPHS Science Teacher
Panther Track & Field Staff • Coach Marty Maciel (Distance) • Nationally Ranked HS & College Wrestler • Over 30 years of coaching experience • NPHS P.E. Chairman • Looks at the athlete at a whole • Coach Ryan Hurley (Throws) • 9th Season • Took first thrower in school history to 2010 State Meet in the shot put • NPHS Graduate • Coach Shirley Byrne (Running Events) • 2nd Season at NPHS • Background coaching youth XC and Track
New Panther Track & Field Staff • Coach Janelle Kulik (Sprints/HJ) • UCLA Graduate, BS in Psycho Biology • El Camino HS, pole vaulter, sprinter • Experience: Calabasas HS, El Camino, CPT • Plans to attend Med. School in future • Coach Mark Wieczorek (Mid-Distance) • Multi Sport Athlete in HS: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Track, XC • MidAmerican Nazarene Univ., BA in Biology • Oregon Track Club Elite/ NIKE Member • 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials Competitor • U.S. Indoor 800m: ‘09 Runner up, ‘10 5th, “11 ?
New Panther Track & Field Staff • Coach Brad Barlow (Pole Vault) • Arizona State Scholarship Athlete • 1980 Olympic Team Qualifier • Personal Best 16’6” • LAUSD Teacher • Coach Matt Scherer (200/400, Relays) • University of Oregon Graduate • 9 Time All-American: 400m, 4x100m, 4x400m • Oregon School Records: 400m, 4x100m, 4x400m, 300m • Indoor American/World Record Holder in DMR • Personal Bests: 1:46.11 (800m), 45.19 (400m) • Currently a Professional Rabbit, and working for Runnerspace.com
2011 Season Priorities • Coaches!!! • Pole Vaulting Program (mats, coaches) • Focus on Individual Improvement but remain Team Oriented • Create a positive, family-oriented environment so athletes can flourish.
Important “Family Business” • Track & Field is the most diverse sport with very diverse individuals • 400+ Athletes, Coaches, Parents = High possibility of miscommunication/conflict • Athletes: Don’t have to be best friends with everyone, but must respect/get along with everyone. • Parents: encourage athletes to go outside “comfort zone”
Expectations in Dealings with “Everyday” Conflicts • Presume Good Will (do not be easily offended) • If something occurs in which you are offended/upset or feel unsafe: • Address issue calmly, promptly and with the individual first. • If not resolved, speak with coaches for further action. • If issue is resolved, let it go and move on. Do not hold grudges.
Bullying/Harassment Policies Bullying is repeated and systematic harassment and attacks to have power over another person. Harassment is any physical, verbal, nonverbal, or written NPHS and the coaching staff have a “No Tolerance” Policy when it comes to making another athlete feel unsafe or attacked.
Examples of Bullying/Harassment • Physical • Hitting, kicking, spitting, pushing, or physical threats • Obscene Gestures • Damaging others’ things • Verbal • Taunting, Name-calling • Malicious teasing • Gender/Racial-specific comments • Other • Spreading Rumors • Manipulating social relationships • Promoting social exclusion • intimidation
Student-Athlete Agreement • NPHS Track & Field Student-Athletes agree to: • Train and compete to the best of my ability. • Be on time and prepared for practice meets and team meetings. • Be seated for roll call at 2:30pm at the track unless excused by coaches before. • Wear proper running shoes and attire. (T-Shirts on, no “Vans” or “street clothes”, sweatshirts and pants for cooler weather) • Attend all League Meets and stay until the completion of the meet and post-meet team meeting. • Finish the tasks given by coaches and volunteers. • Be an encouragement to teammates. • Be respectful of teammates, coaches and meet officials. • Maintain a level of professionalism during practice. (Language and behavior) • Communicate honestly with coaches regarding any detail that may affect my training (i.e. injuries, classes, appointments…) • Represent Newbury Park High School with pride and dignity on and off the track. • Uphold all NPHS, Marmonte League and CIF rules. • ***copies can be found at www.nphsathletics.com
Team Practices/Workouts • Be Seated at roll call position for attendance at 2:30pm everyday. • Team Meetings will be Monday & Wednesday following Roll Call. • Workouts Finish at 4:30pm. • Please do not make appointments between 2:30 and 4:30pm
What to bring to Practices/Workouts • Water! • Competitive athletes need ¾ gallon of water daily. • Bring water bottles to avoid waiting in line at the drinking fountain. • Sweatpants for warm-up (especially for explosive events) • Post- Workout Nutrition • Bring protein bar, choc. Milk or PB sandwich to replenish muscles as soon as possible after a workout.
Tardiness or Absence • Call Attendance Office if absent. • Email Event Coach and Kenyon at nphstrack@gmail.com if absent or will be late due to an appointment, teacher meeting, etc... • Coaches contact information will be on the Website. • Absences are TRUANTS if not called in. • Tardy/Truancy Policy • 2 Truancies per week = athlete will not compete in meet • 3 Tardies = suspension from practice (students will be required to be at practice to help coaches) • 4-5 Tardies= Saturday Meet coaching assistants • 6 Tardies= drop/failed from class
Injuries and Illness • Injury Guidelines: • Communicate ANY suspected injury to coach. • Athletes are still required to come to practice on time to observe/help coaches. • Get an accurate note/prescription from doctor. • NPHS Trainer available for evaluation. • Illness Guidelines: • If not at school call Attendance Office. • If an athlete comes to school but leaves before practice, a parent must call Attendance Office or it will be marked as a truant. • If able to be at practice, observe/help coaches.
The Competition Schedule Posted on the team webpage: www.nphsathletics.com League Meets: • Wednesdays/Thursdays (SVHS meet changed to Wed.) • All Frosh/Soph, JV, and Varsity complete at league meets. • Report to buses around 1:00pm for any away meets. • Student-Athletes may need to leave class early. • Student-Athletes need to communicate with teachers ahead of time about any missed classes. Invitational Meets: • All Day Saturdays • Practice opportunities • Student-Athlete responsibility to communicate with coaching staff about conflicts. • Please turn in “Saturday Meet Form” found on website • Some meets are for select athletes only
Competition Day • NO student is to drive themselves EVER! • Athletes will be transported in district bus or vans. • Competition uniforms are to be worn on buses and during meets. (No street clothes) • CIF Rules: No jewelry, hats, sweatbands, etc. • Compete in ALL assigned events. • Never pull out of any event w/o Coach approval • Student-Athletes in all event areas are required to stay at meet until the conclusion of the post-meet team meeting following the 4x400m relay. • Extenuating circumstances: • Communicate with event coach • Leave only with parents • Fill out a Deviation form and have coaches sign it prior to meet! • What to bring: • Homework to do. • Warm Clothing/blankets • Healthy snacks, Water, Sports drinks
Credits, Letters and Awards • To get class credit - MUST finish season. • Letters are awarded at Awards Presentation • A total of 10 points is required to “Letter” in Track & Field. (First place=5pts, Second place=3pts, Third place= 1pt) • Points are awarded at League Meets only. • To get awards, certificates, trophies, athletes MUST attend Awards Presentation. • Awards given: • High Point Scorer (MVP) • Most Improved • Most Inspirational
Important Last Details • Complete a Physical Exam by Friday, Feb. 25th or will not practice/compete • Bus Fees can be paid on-line • Proper running shoes, spikes (3/16”) are recommended • Sign up to Volunteer with Matt Cox • Uniform & Donations Forms, talk to Tina Grumney • Win a League Championship!