Spring Track & Field 2020
Winter Track & Field Award Winners - B+G Varsity - B+GJV/Soph/Frosh - Boys Frosh
Congratulations to all for a great season
As you all know, it is official that our 2020 school year and Spring Track & Field season are over. I do not have to tell you how sorry I am that this has happened. I also should not have to tell you that we have, and are still, saving lives by shutting down. This is something that I believe you need to remember every time you start to get upset about your own situation. I cannot imagine how bad this would have been if we had not shut down. I am still trying to wrap my head around what has happened and is still happening.
If I have taught you anything, I have taught you the following:
When life poops on you - which it will (I know you believe me now) - you need to take some time to figure it out...then get up, clean yourself off and walk forward. My lessons to you have all ended with the same theme - keep moving forward - do not let anything stop you. Things will pause you, but they never have to stop you - it is all up to you.
SENIORS:
I have long sleeved Spring Track & Field shirts for all seniors who were at practice during our short time together. I will have them for you when the school announces the day that we will be getting together to collect uniforms, empty lockers and return locks. If you do not have a uniform to return you should still come to get your shirt. If you would like to help us recoup the cost of the shirts, you and/or your family, can join our Track & Field Booster club. This is how your shirts were paid for and you can pay it forward. Information can be found on our team website www.coachwood.org.
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Today, Thursday March 26, we were all notified that we will not be returning to school until Monday April 20th. I know that this is not what any of us wanted to hear. I also know that under the circumstances this is the correct decision!!
Immediately a Senior on our team contacted me to ask if the season has been cancelled. The following was my response:
"I was talking with Mr. Dalton last night and he told me that sports are going to try and have some sort of a season. With that said, I have no clue what it will look like. Plus I am sure most kids will not return to our team. My plan will be to hold practice for those that are willing to come and find away to make something out of nothing." I want to add to that statement:
If you know me and our coaches, you know that we will do whatever is in our power to help you grow in our sport and end this school year with a smile on your face. Stay Strong - Stay Positive - Help Your Parents - Do Your School Work - Get A Workout In - Stay Safe Saturday 3/21/2020: OYO 400m Time Trial Results
[Team Results]
I am very humbled by the members of our team that have taken the time to try and stay in shape and positive during this trying time
With that in mind, this week I would like you to try and make your OYO workouts more fun by adding body strength exercises. Lets turn the objective of your workouts into being fit and living a healthy life. My suggestion is to add pushups, sit ups burpees, standing broad jumps, bounding. These are all exercises that we have done at practice.
Distance runners should start to turn their training into what they would do over the summer, longer and always going faster in the 2nd half of your run. Plus the strength and agility exercises. Everyone's objective needs to be finding the love of exercise. If your truly love what you are doing you will be more likely to do itSRING TRACK & FIELD SPORTS FEE'S: Juniors + Seniors: $225 - Freshman + Sophomore: $200
(This is $15 less than you were told at practice
Please have your check made out to St. John the Baptist the FIRST DAY we are back
(hopefully very soon)
