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CREEK XC 2019

CREEK XC 2019. The moment. But what I realized. Goals for the meeting. To the returning athletes “Are you the one?”. Goal for the parents. That you leave this meeting excited about your child becoming part of the CREEK XC FAMILY!. GOAL FOR THE NEW ATHLETE.

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CREEK XC 2019

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  1. CREEK XC 2019

  2. The moment

  3. But what I realized

  4. Goals for the meeting • To the returning athletes • “Are you the one?”

  5. Goal for the parents • That you leave this meeting excited about your child becoming part of the CREEK XC FAMILY!

  6. GOAL FOR THE NEW ATHLETE • YOU LEAVE THIS MEETING THINKING RUNNING CROSS COUNTRY IS GOING TO BE AWESOME!!!!

  7. CREEK XC is all about running. Right?

  8. Because we focus on those values • 38 League titles • 38 district championships • 36 state championship appearances • 27 top 10 and 13 top 5 at State meet • 2 State championships

  9. What is Cross Country? • We train to race in 5K races. (3.1 miles) • Races are on grass, dirt, and mud. • Top 7 runners run in the varsity race • All other runners run in JV or Freshman race • Many times we race our JV in varsity races because .. • The great thing about our sport is every athlete runs in every race. No one sits the bench.

  10. Leadership Council/Coaching staff Head Coach: Howard Russ (me) Assistant Coaches: Jimmy Weckesser Gregg Haines Leadership Council Around 30 juniors/seniors

  11. Seniors on Leadership council

  12. MY GOALS • I want them to believe that they can achieve their dreams if they are willing to put in the work • I want them to have the skills necessary to deal with the problems they will face in trying to achieve their dreams • I want them to have a great family and amazing friendships • I WANT THEM TO BE A CHAMPION!

  13. 2 Examples • 1. June: Habits of a Champion. (Make your bed) • 2. Never allowed to say NERVOUS!

  14. Parents • It is scary being a parent • I have 3 girls. 2 have been on the team and 1 will be. • I want to know that my kids are in a winning culture • I want to know they are around the right kind of kids • I want them to find a way to be successful and part of a family

  15. Sports is the best way to teach Life skills • Those 15 core values will become a huge part of their life. They will memorize. Learn quotes about them. It will become part of who they are. • I want them to learn skills like growth mindset. • I want them to understand stand that you can become good at anything if you are willing to put in the work.

  16. Tips for parents • Make sure they have proper shoes and running watch. (GPS are awesome) • Encourage good sleeping and eating habits • Don’t tell them they are working too hard. If they are driven allow them to be driven. Returning athletes will workout twice a day • Don’t play coach/doctor. Trust • Hugs • Get involved and start your own training plan • Please come to meets and cheer • Get involved in the BCCPA

  17. Bring Athletes Back to meeting • Did you have fun?

  18. BCCPA • All of you now are part of the BCCPA. Surprise! • I have a wonderful group of ladies that act as the officers. They are amazing • They allow me to just coach • We need you to get involved.

  19. What do I need to run cross country? • Good running shoes • Running watch (gps if possible) • Spikes in the fall • You will need to purchase black racing shorts or spandex. • I would do this in the summer because might not be in for the first few meets if you order in the fall (they are on the spirit wear website)

  20. Creekxc.teampages.com • This is our website. For Now. Working on one on the athletic website • It has lots of amazing features • You will need to register as a parent to be able to look at everything. • Get the free app. teampages • Please do that asap

  21. Remind 101 Final Forms • Please sign up for Remind • Instant updates on your phone • Final forms is for BHS. Can register for final forms starting in May

  22. Physical and Participation Fees • Must have a current physical on file in final forms by August 1st • Dr. Black will give them for 25 dollars • Participation fees are 250 dollars for all high school sports. Due date is usually in early/mid August • Vote, Vote, Vote • If Levy fails, I will tell you that there will be no family cap

  23. Air Show and Resolution Run • Dayton Air show June 22 and 23rd • Resolution Run. Dec 31st • We expect all athletes to work 1 day and leadership 2 • We need 1 or 2 parents to work 1 day.

  24. CREEK XC • Summer Spirit wear • https://bcreekcrosscountry2019.itemorder.com/ • This year all orders will be done online. • Deadline for summer gear is May 22nd. • HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT ALL NEW ATHLETES ORDER BLACK RUNNING SHORTS OR SPANDEX. YOU MUST RACE IN ALL BLACK SHORTS • There will be another order this fall with more items

  25. Proper Running shoes. RunnersPlus • The best way to prevent injuries is proper running shoes. • In the month of May RunnersPlus is doing a special deal for CREEK XC runners. • Discounts on shoes, apparel, GPS watches • We get 10% back to our program

  26. Cross Country Camp • July 21-24th • My 3 favorite days of the season • Team building, talent show, dance party

  27. Weekly Summer schedule • Tues-Friday. 7:30 am-9:30 am. Ferguson or Nutter park • Monday units will meet at a place of their choosing for long run • Group leaders run the conditioning. • Weightlifting Wed and Fri 9:30-10:30

  28. Schedule • Varsity trip • JV meets • Cedar Point • Niagra Falls • Postseason • Nike regionals

  29. Kid’s Running Camp Grades 1-8 • June 17-20th • Cost on 25 dollars • Largest elementary running camp in SW Ohio • Fun, Fun, Fun • You can sign your child up tonight • Many of the athletes will be working at camp for volunteer hours

  30. New Athlete party • Monday, June 3rd. 6 pm. Location. Either BHS or Rotary.

  31. Practice starts August 1st • This is mandatory practice • Please no vacations in August • Cause them to miss meets or be removed from team

  32. How should I train this summer? • Every athlete will be put on a running plan & Unit for the summer • Plan is based on how many years they have been running, history of injuries, and their goals that the put in their commitment paper • Those plans will be given out at Unit meeting in may, or for new athletes at New athlete party.

  33. What do I between now and June 4th? • New athletes who have not done much running or returning athletes who have not been running over the last few months. They will want to do the Nebula plan • Athletes who are running track should take 2 weeks of structured running and do the plan in the packet. • Over the 2 weeks please stay active • Coach Weck and I will meet with all units • In May and go over your training plan

  34. Injuries/Shoe night/ iron testing • Good running shoes are critical to staying healthy • We will be having a shoe night at Runners Plus that you can get great shoes at a discount • Iron test I strongly recommend for any female who will be training at a varsity level or over 30 miles a week • Please read info in packet • When you go for physical ask for Iron/ferritin test as part of physical. Normal for an endurance athlete is not normal for typical teen. I would like your score in the 70’s

  35. Any questions before my final story?

  36. Grant F, Emma,Joe C story

  37. To the Returning athlete • ARE YOU THE ONE? • Why don’t most athletes train with 100% effort? • YOU MUST BELIEVE IT IS POSSIBLE • What if I don’t achieve my goals? • You will not regret training hard this summer/fall • But you will regret at the end of the season if you don’t.

  38. New athletes • My big challenge for you is to come to the new athlete party on June 3rd • I hope all of you are as excited as I am for you to be part of our family • Don’t leave this meeting with a shirt and I never see you again • Can all of the new athletes come up on stage • Picture time • I will stay and answer questions

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