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Wayzata Boys Cross Country. 2012 Parent Meeting August 20, 2012. 1. Agenda. Welcome Introductions Coaches Captains Booster Reps Season Overview/Expectations Booster Reps. 2. Coaches. Bill Miles bill.miles@wayzata.k12.mn.us 612-220-8455 (cell) Aaron Berndt (JV)
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Wayzata Boys Cross Country • 2012 Parent Meeting • August 20, 2012 1
Agenda • Welcome • Introductions • Coaches • Captains • Booster Reps • Season Overview/Expectations • Booster Reps 2
Coaches • Bill Miles • bill.miles@wayzata.k12.mn.us 612-220-8455 (cell) • Aaron Berndt (JV) • Mark Popp (JV) (position paid with Booster funds) • Eric Jahn (volunteer) • Brandon Heebink (volunteer) • Kyle Rasmussen (volunteer) • Chad Bartels (Middle School) • Chad.bartels@wayzata.k12.mn.us 763-745-6187 • Steve O’Neill (Middle School) • Ross Nelson (volunteer) 3
Season Overview • Key Dates: • 3 Winners Fundraiser - Tue. Aug. 21 (5:30 PM) @ Wayzata High School (High School athletes only) • Uniforms – Wed., Aug. 22 (8:30 AM) • Team Pictures- Mon., Aug. 27 (Noon) • Banquet- Mon., Nov. 19 (6:30 PM) 4
Season Overview • General Info • It’s all about place (times vary too much) • Lettering has changed- much simpler • Coaches assign runners to meets & levels • Communication is encouraged • They are your sons 5
General Expectations • Expectations • Attendance • Try to schedule Family Vacations before 8/12 • Bad weather is not a reason to cancel practice • Varsity are at practice over MEA break • Respect • Coaches, teammates, facilities, equipment, opponents, and officials • Chemical Violations must be reported • Academics are most important 6
Practice Expectations • Expectations • Sleep (9 hours a night) • Eating healthy • Morning Practice • Optional, but... it’s a great way to start the day. • Do not attend if you are not in bed by 9:15 PM • Running on the roads (Safety first) • Running off and on campus- representing the program and themselves 7
Meet Expectations • Expectations • Attendance is expected (even if injured). • Distractions at camp cannot be tolerated- by athletes, family, or friends. • Family can stop by camp before the meet and greet their child, but lingering gets to be a distraction. After the cooldown, lingering is encouraged. • Friends can visit after the cooldown. 8
Meet Expectations • Expectations • Athletes should stay for all races- if possible. • Athletes should ride buses- if possible. • Athletes can never be transported to or from meets by non-adults (including themselves). • Athletes should have food & fluid for post-race snack (within 30 minutes). • Athletes need to act respectful and be treated with respect. 9
Season Overview • Team Rules • Available on the Cross Country website • All team members and parents must sign • Privilege to be on the team • Team Rules will be enforced 10
Season Overview • Schedule & Directions • See packet and website • Weekly Newsletters • Meet Assignments • Varsity & JV & Middle School • Additional Varsity Meets 11
Cross Country Information • Website: www.wayzata-xc.org • Schedules • Rules • Results • History • Photos (link to Kraig’s website) • Previous years’ results • Lettering Standards 12
Handouts & Boosters • Parents Guide • Schedule & Directions • Boosters 13
Middle School • Meet with Coaches O’Neill & Bartels one week from today- • 8/27 7:30 pm in 2nd Floor Forum to discuss late practices, bus times, etc. 14
Questions: • will be answered individually - the line starts to my left!! • Thanks for attending! 15