NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
TRACK AND FIELD
Boys Track Coaching Staff 2003
Head Varsity Coach .....................Ken Campbell - Distance (Half Mile and Up)
Assistant Varsity Coach ............Rick Goett - Throws (Shot Put and Discus)
Sophomore Coach ........................Cary Eldredge - Sprints (100, 200, and 400 m and relays)
Freshman Coach ............................Rob Maxwell - Jumps (High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump)
Auxiliary Coach ...............................David Brand - Pole Vault
PHYSICALS
In order to play or practice any high school sport you need to have one physical on record with the school for each school year. A physical turned in for another sport will be good for Track and Field. A physical form and information on where to get an inexpensive physical have been included in this packet. In addition to the physical, each athlete needs to be covered under some kind of health insurance plan. If you do not have health insurance it can be purchased through the school for a reasonable rate.
PRACTICE
Practice will be every day from 2:30 until 4:30. You are expected to attend practice every day or you will not be allowed to compete in meets. In order to compete in the first meet you need to have 14 practices. If you cannot be at practice you need to personally tell one of our coaches or call school and leave a voice mail for me. (636)274-0555 extension 146
EQUIPMENT
In order to participate in track and field the athletes need to supply a pair of running shoes and appropriate practice clothes. Any kind of athletic shorts and light colored T-shirts are acceptable. It is also recommended that you purchase a pair of track spikes to use in meets. Extra metal spikes can be purchased from me for ten cents each. The school will provide a uniform, sweat clothes, and other appropriate equipment, all of which must be returned to one of the coaches within one week of your last practice in order to avoid fines. Report cards will not be issued to athletes who have not turned in equipment or paid fines.
ACADEMICS
In order to be eligible to participate in Track and Field you need to have taken and passed a mimimum of five classes in the previous semester and you be enrolled in at least five classes during the current semester.
TEAM RULES OF CONDUCT
1.) Any out of school suspension of over ten days during the season will result in your immediate dismissal from the team for the season. Athletes are required to report all other discipline problems to one of the coaches and they will be handled on a case by case basis. You are better off if you get to me first.
2.) All athletes are expected to refrain from using cigarettes, drugs or alcohol at any time but especially during the season. Failure to do so will be handled with the athletes parents, in the best interest of the athlete and could result in dismissal from the team.
3.) In order to maintain the ability to perform at a high level during the long season it is important that each athlete get the appropriate amount of rest. Though a full time curfew for athletes is impossible to enforce it is asked that all athletes be in by at least 11:00 p.m. on the night before a competition. It is recommended that each athlete enforce the 11:00 curfew on themselves on all weeknights to ensure optimum performance at school and at practice.
4.) All athletes are expected to be respectful to all of his coaches and teammates at all times. Regardless of personal feelings or problems you need to remember that this is your team and every person involved with it is important. If a conflict arises it is to be brought immediately to one of the coaches so that it can be dealt with appropriately.
5.) All equipment is to be treated respectfully and used appropriately. (ex. Mats, Impliments, Poles, Crossbars, ect.) Failure to do so could lead to fines for broken equipment and possible dismisal from the team.
6.) Any serious discipline problems that occur while the team is at an out of town competition will result in that competitors parents/guardians being called to come take them home from the event, and probable dismissal from the team.
7.) Most importantly, all athletes are expected to work hard in the classroom. Any classwork that is missed due to a Track Meet should be turned in immediately. Academic problems will be addressed by the coaches on a case by case basis.
Athletes on this team are expected to hold themselves to a higher standard than the average student in all situations involving conflict and questionable behavior, inside or outside of school. A runner on this team is always representing his or her team and their school and needs to behave likewise.
Skill Testing
Eveyone must complete all 5 skills tests to be eligible for the first meet.
Monday March 17th - Bench Press/ Flying 40
Tuesday March 18th - Vertical Jump/ Standing Long Jump
Wednesday March 19th - Mile Run
JUMPS:
Coach Rob Maxwell
Long Jump-
Varsity Letter: 19 Feet
School Record: 21 Feet 3.25 inches
Triple Jump-
Varsity Letter: 38 Feet 7 inches
School Record: 44 Feet 1 inch
High Jump-
Varsity Letter: 5 Feet 10 inches
School Record: 6 Feet 9 inches
Pole Vault-
Varsity Letter: 11 Feet 6 inches
School Record: 13 Feet 8 inches
THROWS:
Coach Rick Goett
Shot Put Throw-
Varsity Letter: 43 Feet 5 inches
School Record: 53 Feet 6 inches
Discus Throw-
Varsity Letter: 129 Feet 5 inches
School Record: 174 Feet 6 inches
SPRINTS:
Coach Carey Eldredge
100 Meter Dash-
Varsity Letter: :11.6
School Record: :10.8
200 Meter Dash-
Varsity Letter: :24.2
School Record: :22.1
400 Meter Dash-
Varsity Letter: :54.6
School Record: :49.85
4 x 100 Relay-
School Record: :44.4
4 x 200 Relay-
School Record: 1:32.1
4 x 400 Relay-
School Record: 3:23
HURDLES:
Coach Carey Eldredge
110 Meter High Hurdles-
Varsity Letter: :16.4
School Record: :14.7
300 Meter Int. Hurdles-
Varsity Letter: :44.3
School Record: :39
DISTANCE:
Coach Ken Campbell
800 Meter Run-
Varsity Letter: 2:07
School Record: 1:54
Mile Run-
Varsity Letter: 4:52
School Record: 4:17
Two Mile Run-
Varsity Letter: 10:54
School Record: 9:20
4 x 800 Relay-
School Record: 7:51.32