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Grayson Rams Track and Field 2013 – Coaches, Expectations, and Contact Information

Welcome to the Grayson Rams Track and Field program for 2013! Our coaches, including Jason Abner (Head Coach) and Mac Bradbury (Distance), are committed to providing a positive experience and quality coaching. We emphasize commitment from players and parents alike to foster a supportive environment. Expect to participate in region and state championships and contribute to the continuous success of our program. For inquiries, please reach out to our coaching staff via email. Together, we aim to build a championship culture and make track and field a source of pride for our community.

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Grayson Rams Track and Field 2013 – Coaches, Expectations, and Contact Information

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  1. Grayson Rams Track and Field 2013

  2. Contact Information • Jason_abner@gwinnett.k12.ga.us • Tyler_aurandt@gwinnett.k12.ga.us • Jim_dew@gwinnett.k12.ga.us • Chaunte_Lowe@gwinnett.k12.ga.us • Mike_pezent@gwinnett.k12.ga.us • Julia_stephens@gwinnett.k12.ga.us • Alex_sawyer@gwinnett.k12.ga.us • Mario_Lowe@gwinnett.k12.ga.us • Mac_bradbury@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

  3. Introduction of Coaches • Jason Abner - Head Boys and Girls • Mac Bradbury – Distance • Tyler Aurandt – Sprints • Mario Lowe– Sprints/Jumps • Julia Stephens – Hurdles/Sprints • Mike Pezent – Shot and Discus • Alex Sawyer – Pole Vault • Jim Dew – Sprints/Jumps • Chaunte Lowe- Sprints/Jumps

  4. What you can expect from us? • A positive influence • Our goal is to provide a positive overall experience • Quality and constant coaching • Professional behavior around players, other teams, and parents • Commitment to your son and daughter, Grayson HS, and our program

  5. What we expect from our players? • Commitment to our program • A desire to be a part of something more important than a single athlete • Be proud to be Grayson Track Athlete • Always “wearing” and representing Grayson Track and Field • Be on time and ready to work every day • Represent the attitude and behavior that reflects well on the program and school

  6. Expectations for Parents • We must have 1 of 3 things from the parents • 1 – Your effort and energies • 2 – Your financial contributions • 3 – Your contacts within the communities • If you cannot provide all 3, specializing in one is perfectly fine

  7. This Year Compete for region & state championships Show continuous improvement Continue the success of our younger programs Beyond Continue the progress towards a championship program Continue to make track and field a source of pride Goals: This year and Beyond

  8. Upcoming Dates of Interest • Saturday Feb 23rd kids’ meet • Monday Feb 25th home meet • Saturday March 9th home meet • We will need help with concessions, gate/tickets, and help with running the field events

  9. Financial Commitments • Boosterdues • Gold Package: $405 • $160 Fees • $65 uniform • $80 warm-up • $100 fundraiser

  10. Financial Commitments • Boosterdues • Green Package: $325 • $160 Fees • $65 uniform • $100 fundraiser

  11. How can we get this done? • Support of community and parents • Financial means • Best way is the free way (donations) • Fundraisers • $10 for 10 • Flip-Flops and Sliders

  12. College Recruiting • Getting physically prepared • Check times/marks for comparison • www.ga.milesplit.com • www.directathletics.com/performance_lists.html

  13. College Recruiting • Getting physically prepared, cont’d • Off season track opportunities (Outdoor and Indoor) • USATF/AAU • Track clubs • Unattached • Nutrition • Injury/pain maintenance

  14. College Recruiting • College Visits/Contacts • Complete prospective athlete questionnaire thru school’s web site • Contact head coach or recruiting coordinator directly. • Have video ready to distribute (DVD media, email, social media, YouTube) • Keep marks/meet information in a ready-to-distribute form (spreadsheet, phone, etc.)

  15. College Recruiting • College Visits/Contacts, cont’d • Know contact periods: • Dead (Championships, Coach’s convention, Signing week) • Quiet (Aug 1 – 2nd Saturday of Aug, 2nd Mon of Dec thru Jan 2) • Open contact • Official vs. unofficial visits

  16. College Recruiting • Scholarships • Full ride vs. partial (ability,# of events) • On a year-to-year basis • Pursue academic and local scholarships • Women vs. Men (Title IX)

  17. College Recruiting • Grades/test scores/eligibility • NCAA mandated minimums • ACT/SAT/GPA/Coursework (www.NCAA.org) • As of Aug 1 2013, Div II requires 16 core courses • NCAA Clearinghouse Registration (www.eligibilitycenter.org) • Amateurism verification • Grade transcript(s), test scores

  18. College Recruiting • Grades/test scores/eligibility, cont’d • Send ALL test scores directly to NCAA (code 9999) • National Letter of Intent (www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/nli/nli) • T&F signing period: Feb 1 – Aug 1

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