Some good online resources that help to explain the college track & field/cross country recruiting process:
Recruiting Give and Take: Part 1 |
Part 2 |
Part 3
(from
www.CoachJayJohnson.com)
(Posted February 24, 2009:)
This story is not a track story (it's a basketball story )
but is still worth sharing. - N&O
(Posted February 17, 2009:)
Alexander Central High School in Taylorsville NC needs some teams for a Home
meet April 23rd. Would prefer area schools but any who are interested are welcome. We do not have pole vault. But will run all other events. Please contact Jonathan Winkler through e-mail :
jonathan_winkler@alexander.k12.nc.us
(Posted February 11, 2009:)
Scotland High School is loooking to host a nonconference track meet on March the
3rd or March the 5th. Any interested teams should contact Coach Wes
Mattera at 252-671-0048.
(Posted February 6, 2009:)
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Here's another new book that's been recommended to me. Haven't read it yet, but
looks like it may be interesting for cross country runners, coaches and fans:
Title: Juggernauts - The Making of a Runner and a Team in The First American Running Boom More at the Book website: JuggernautsTheBook.com |
(Posted February 4, 2009:)
These two guys have come out with appears to be a handy little booklet for track coaches,
meet officials and meet directors. Officiating High School Track and Field may be especially useful for newer coaches and officials.
More from their website:
"Although written as a guide for high school track and field officials, this book is an invaluable tool for the high school track coach as well. The set-up and organizing of the midweek meets most often falls upon the shoulders of the hosting school's coach. The coach must recruit and train the meet workers. Officiating High School Track and Field serves this purpose well. Each track and field event is addressed and there are many diagrams and event forms that can be duplicated for use in meet administration."
A few reviews:
"This is an excellent manual, not just for the newbie but for long-time T&F officials
as well. It does an excellent job of consolidating the information found in the three
NFHS publications: rules book, case book, and officials manual. As soon as it become available, every high school track official should have one in his "kit." You guys have done a super job putting this thing together. It's something I have been thinking was needed for years. Hopefully, I can convince our local officials to purchase bulk copies for all our T&F officials."
-- Phil Lawton, Las Vegas NV (Southern Nevada Officials Association -
retired T&F Coach)
"Whether it is a youth meet or a meet for elite athletes or whether it is a dual, invitational or championship meet, there are always indviduals involved in the meet
who could use this valuable tool. ... The size of the book is perfect for my coaches
bag or first aid kit. The format is well-organized, complete and easy to read. The
diagrams and forms are very helpful. This is the reference book that our sport sorely needs."
--Scott King, Birmingham H.S. Los Angeles
"...the book is structured in such a manner that an official can quickly look up a needed rule - as well as explanations when needed as to how rules have been applied in practice.
A clearly presented Table of Contents directs the official to relevant pages in the book, where rules/explanations are given in outline form, making it easy to locate and
interpret what is needed. I wish I had a handbook such as this when I began
officiating high school competitions, and will definitely have it on hand, together
with the appropriate Rule Book, when doing so in the future."
-- Joseph Hilbe, JD, PhD Former Head Track & Field Coach, University of Hawaii;
Lead Competition Official, 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games and former
IAAF Technical Official.
This 66-page booklet is $14.95 (free shippping) with discounts for ordering multiple copies, and available at TFofficiating.com
(Posted January 14, 2009:)
Southeast Guilford HS is looking to fill several open dates with schools in
the Greensboro area, but are open to any NCHSAA member schools. The dates are
March 2, March 9, March 23, April 6, and April 9. Southeast
Guilford will be the site of the 2009 3-A Midwest Regional. We would prefer
to host, but would consider traveling within a reasonable distance. Interested
schools should contact Alton Tyre, Head Men's and Women's Track Coach at
tyrea@gcsnc.com or
coachtyre@hotmail.com. You may also
contact me at school (336) 674-4300, Ext. 2451 or at my cell phone at (252)
230-7078.
Also, Southeast Guilford is planning an Invitational Meet on Saturday, March 28, 2009. More information will follow over the next couple of weeks. Please contact me at the above e-mail addresses and phone numbers if you are interested.
(Posted December 22, 2008:)
The Great American Cross-Country Festival
is returning to NC after 3 years in Alabama. The same site will be used as
for the 2003 to 2005 meets -- at the Wake Med Soccer Park in Cary. From
1999 through 2002 the meet was held in or near
Charlotte. Dates are October 2 - 3, 2009. The course will be the same as for the Nike Cross Nationals Southeast Regional Championship, later in November. The featured events will be Saturday's high school
Races of Champions. The meet will include college races Friday evening and Saturday.
Watch for more details at
www.NationalScholastic.org in early 2009.
(Complete NSSF press release is available at
this page.)
(Posted December 10, 2008:)
Clinic promo from M-F Athletic Company -- co-sponsor of the 8th Annual NC Track &
Field-Cross Country
Coaches Clinic (1/9-10 in Greensboro):
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15% PRE-CLINIC SPECIAL!!! BIG SAVINGS!!! 15% Order your products before the clinic and we will have your order ready for pick up at the clinic. You will receive a 15% discount. All items will be shipped directly to your school. Pre clinic orders can only be placed by contacting Holly Thompson, N.C. Clinic representative, at 1-800-667-9363 or email: holly.thompson@mfathletic.com. To receive your equipment at the clinic, orders must be placed with Holly Thompson by December 21, 2008. Terms of pre-clinic special: The pre-clinic special only includes in stock items. The special does not include larger items such as landing pits, hurdles, weight room equipment, etc. For these items call Holly for discount pricing and special shipping arrangements. It does include vault poles and crossbars!! Think about the shipping savings! As always M-F Athletic will still offer a 10 - 15 percent discount on all display items at the clinic. M-F Athletic accepts all major credit cards, cash, checks, and school purchase orders. We can also take your orders for the future at the booth and we will ship your equipment immediately. Do not miss out on this great opportunity! This is a great clinic with some of the best track and field coaches in the country. Great speakers! Big sales from M-F! Many other items will be on display including our top quality hurdles, E-Z Up tents, Instant Runway samples, information on UCS and First Place landing pits, medicine balls, stopwatches, and much more. Looking for new high jump or pole vault landing pits? Need advice on hurdles? Building a new track & field facility? Call M-F Athletic. We can answer all of your questions and service all of your needs. Feel free to bring your school purchase orders to the clinic and we will give you our best possible pricing right at the booth! |
(Posted November 27, 2008:)
ECU is going to have a pole vault clinic at Greenville JH Rose HS
December 13th. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Cost is $ 60.00 per athlete. This is the beginner's course. Poles will be provided. Need to bring lunch. For
registration forms contact
Dennis Gibson at JH Rose 252-321-3644, fax 252-321-5609.
(Posted November 1, 2008:)
Rocket Vault will offer open pole vault sessions every Tuesday/Thursday
from 6pm-8pm and Saturday from 4pm-6pm. Every athlete must have a valid
USATF membership and number. Sessions take place at Hahn's Gymnastics
in Arden NC just off Bradley Branch Rd. Each session is $10 to help
cover the facility cost. For more information call Bobby Wilson at
828-684-8832 or 828-713-6356 or Email Daniel Isaacs at vaultman18@hotmail.com
Clinic Fee: $125.00 ($100.00 if pre-registered by December 15, 2008) Make checks payable to
N.C. Track Coaches Association. (Registration includes lunch and membership in the
NC Track & Cross Country Coaches Association.)
-- 2009 North Carolina Track & Cross Country Coaches Association Clinic Speakers: --
Hotel Info:
For registration form, further info, contact: DePaul Mittman, NCTCCA Executive Director, Ph: 336-255-3403
or 336-819-2800, Fax: 336-887-5585, Email:
depaulmittman@bellsouth.net or
mittmal@gcsnc.com
(Posted September 25, 2008:)
**Featured speakers:
Dr. Mann is and has been an advisor for most of the US Olympic & World
Championship medal winners for almost 20 years. He is world renown and is considered the premier biomechanical expert in the US.
Mike Holloway has coached many Olympic, World, NCAA Champions and World Record holders, during his career at Florida. Curtis Frye is the Head Coach at USC and has coached for over 25 years. He is respected as one of the top hurdle/ sprint coaches in the world, having coached many Olympic, World and NCAA Champions during his career.
(Posted July 24, 2008:)
The clinic will feature sessions on:
1) Running efficiency: learn the keys to efficient movement by improving absolute speed mechanics.
2) Injury prevention and strength training: common injury pitfalls, early symptom recognition and, in-season and off-season strength training.
3) Recovery and regeneration: underlying principles of sport science and the latest strategies in recovery and regeneration techniques.
The clinic will also feature a display area with a Nike shoe bar, video gait analysis, message therapy, nutrition information and samples, orthotics, and valuable tips from experts in the world of distance running.
The 2008 Distance Runners Performance Clinic is sponsored by The Athletic Performance Center, The Athletes Foot at Cameron Village, Endurance Magazine, and Nike. For
registration
go to
www.theathletesfootrdu.com.
About The Athletic Performance Center
The Athletic Performance Center provides sports physical therapy and sports performance enhancement services for healthy and injured athletes of all ages. The center is housed in a 20,000 square foot facility in North Raleigh. Physical therapy, athletic training, and strength and conditioning staff provide the resources needed to enhance every phase of an athlete's development.
The Athletic Performance Center is a division of Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic, Wake County's largest and oldest orthopaedic practice. ROC is the Official Sports Medicine Provider of the Carolina Hurricanes, NC State basketball, the Carolina Ballet, numerous high school sports programs, and other sports organizations in Wake County. Complete information is available at
http://www.raleighortho.com/apc.
(Posted July 2, 2008:)
(Posted June 23, 2008:)
(Posted June 18, 2008:)
For more information, visit www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/schools/level1/2008/C08029290/..
This school is open to anyone at least 18 years old. You must attend a Level 1school prior to being eligible to attend the annual Level 2 school.
This is a great way to combine a family weekend getaway to the beach while upgrading your coaching skills.
(Posted June 17, 2008 -- from Coach Mittman:)
Volunteers do not have to be track coaches. Athletes, high school and youth, as well as track patrons are welcome. Volunteers are not needed for Thursday.
Listed below are volunteer job descriptions. 1. Finish Line Runners: Post Results Please
contact DePaul Mittman, Volunteer Coordinator, for more information. Thank you.
depaulmittman@bellsouth.net
336-255-3403.
(Posted May 29, 2008:)
(Posted May 29, 2008:)
(Posted May 14, 2008 -- Updated June 5) -- from Coach Bob Berke:
UCS Spirit 14' 7" 145lb - $125
All previously listed poles have been sold. Contact Bob Berke, UNCW Pole Vault Coach, at
airberke@ec.rr.com or 910-256-8254.
(Posted April 20, 2008) -- from Coach Bob Berke:
Pole Vault Poles for Sale:
NEW:
Contact Bob Berke, UNCW Pole Vault Coach, at
airberke@ec.rr.com or 910-256-8254.
(Posted April 21, 2008) -- from Pam Juranas, NCHSAA:
Due to having issues with getting the correct names for the state meets we
are requiring coaches following their regional meet to go on to our website
and enter the names of their schools qualifiers and alternates for their
school's women's and men's track teams.
They need to enter this information no later than 4:00 PM the Monday
following their regional meet. Directions:
I will be putting a headline up regarding this, but please let all your
schools know through email and at the regional meet.
If anyone has any questions please feel free to give me a call.
Thanks Pam Juranas
(Posted March 18, 2008) -- from Coach Lee Pantas
The Blue Ridge Classic Track & Field Meet at A.C. Reynolds HS, Asheville, NC, on Saturday April 5th, is promising to be the best ever. Hundreds of man hours have gone into planning for this year's meet, with the intent of making it truly a classic, championship level early season meet. Why go to a track meet where the only food you will get will be concession stand hotdogs and the only services offered your athletes will be a few ribbons. The Organizing Committee of the Blue Ridge Classic aim is different, and our intent is to provide not only a venue for high level performances but also a superior level of service, amenities and hospitality for coaches and athletes alike. Changes and improvements for the 2008 6th Annual include a brand new 8-lane MaxFlex Track, New Finish Lynx Timing System, with professional timing services provided by Slipstream Timing Inc, the best Coach's hospitality of any meet you will ever go to (gourmet breakfast, lunch, all day snacks and drinks and pizza at 4:00), and the "Blue Ridge Track Village", a meet hub geared to providing services to the visiting teams and coaches. Facilities in the village include Ken Charnock Meet Photography, Tom Decker Track Apparel, Mission Rehab & Sports Clinic (Trainer and rehab services on site), Foot RX Running Store (track and field supplies), a separate coach's dining area, and an awards photography area. And all in one of the most beautiful track settings in America. Questions? -contact Meet Director Bill Abromitis 828-280-4862, or Meet Coordinators Lee Pantas 828-779-1569 and Buck Buchanan 828-231-2591. Register online thru the meet website
www.blueridgeclassic.org.
(Posted March 17, 2008)
*** Update: Both sets sold as of 4/30/08 *** Contact Bob Berke, UNCW Pole Vault Coach, at
airberke@ec.rr.com or 910-256-8254.
(Posted February 22, 2008)
Glenn High School Track program is looking for broken pole vault poles "stubbies" to use for practice drills. If you have any you would be willing to donate, or for purchase, please contact Scott Goodpasture by email at
sgoodpasture@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
(Posted February 8, 2008)
What... Miles 4 Micah fundraiser.
- Northwest Cabarrus High School will hold a Miles 4 Micah fundraiser on 3/15, for a scholarship fund established in memory of a student who passed away on Thanksgiving Day.
The fundraiser will feature three running events, music, art exhibits, refreshments and more at Frank Liske Park in Concord.
(Posted February 5, 2008)
East Forsyth's Dylan Ferris is featured with an article and photo on
page 29 in the
February 2008 issue of
Track & Field News. Ferris is the
nation's leading high school returner in the 800 and 1600.
(Posted January 31, 2008)
North Davidson HS needs a meet the week of February 28th, if you have room to add a team, we will be happy to travel to you. Please contact Danny Crotts,
dcrotts@davidson.k12.nc.us or
Adam Beaver, jbeaver@davidson.k12.nc.us with any possible available events. We would prefer to keep travel within an hour if possible, but not a big deal if its a little over that. Danny Crotts, Business Teacher,
Head Wrestling & Track Coach, North Davidson Senior High, Lexington, NC
(Posted January 27, 2008)
Southeast Guilford HS will be hosting a Last, Last Chance Meet
starting at 4:20 pm, Wednesday, Jan. 30. Schools outside of Guilford
County are invited, but are asked to bring athletes that are on the verge
of qualifying and/or athletes seeking a better performance to improve
seeding for the state meet. Coaches will be expected
to assist in running events and timing. You may bring your POP sheets and
entry forms (you must fill out an entry form for your qualifying male and female athletes) and I will hand deliver to State Meet Director, Coach DePaul
Mittman at the conclusion of the meet. Coaches that have athletes who
qualify will have to update their paperwork before leaving and submit the
entries to Direct Athletics before 11:59 PM on Wednesday night, 1/30. If you
have any questions, e-mail me at
coachtyre@hotmail.com or at
tyrea@gcsnc.com. You may also call
Coach Tyre at school (336) 674-4300 from 7:45-8:30 AM or anytime at (252)
230-7078, if I do not or cannot answer at the time, please leave a voicemail
and I will return your call. Alton E. Tyre, Sr., Southeast Guilford
Indoor Track Coach
(Posted January 21, 2008 -- Throwing events clinic:)
Klub Keihas Throwing School
By Jeff Gorski, USATF Master Throws Coach & Javelin Development Coach. Jeff has
coached several Olympians, US national champions, US record holders, NCAA and HS All Americans and HS state finalists in shot, discus and javelin.
Open to all HS, college and open/masters athletes and coaches.
Start the season with a day of instruction, drills, training ideas and improved throwing skills with an internationally recognized throws coach. This is an active clinic: bring your implements, throwing shoes and be ready to workout!
Contact: Clinic information & registration: Jeff Gorski 919-260-8324, email: gokeihas@intrex.net.
COST: Clinic registration fee of $25.00 per person and includes instruction and
a booklet of technique, ideas for training and drills.
(Posted January 10, 2008)
Northwest Cabarrus High School is looking for an assistant track coach for the spring. Experience in hurdles and sprints is a plus, but not required. If interested, please contact Coach Daniel Helms at 704-788-4111 ext. 270 or
dmhelms@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
(Posted January 9, 2008)
Tailwind Pole Vault Clinic will be held at Watauga High School this summer on June 27-28. Clinic will feature world renowned coach Alan Launder the author of "From Beginner to Bubka" and the new book "From Beginner to Bubka and Isinbyeva Too!" The clinic will cost $100.00 per athlete 12 and up and Free for all coaches. For more information visit TailWindPoleVault.com or email Daniel Isaacs at
vaultman18@hotmail.com
(Posted January 8, 2008)
Robinson High in Concord is searching for an assistant track coach for the spring that can coach distance or hurdles. Call Coach Blakeney 704-2317654 or email
ablakene@cabarrus.k12.nc.us if interested.
(Posted January 8, 2008)
Bishop McGuinness HS in Kernersville is currently seeking an Assistant Track Coach for the 2008 track season. We would like someone with experience in the sprints, but that is not required. Please contact Head Coach Robert Youtz at 336-407-6713 or
rysteelers@aol.com if you are interested. The deadline is Monday, Feb. 11th.
(Posted January 8, 2008) **** SOLD! ****
Pole vault pit for sale - 2 fronts (vault from either direction); pole vault base protection pads; weather cover. Measures 36' by 21'6". Pit is available March 1, 2008. Very good condition. Sold as-is. $5,000 (original cost when purchased in 2001 was $20,000). Contact Bob Berke, UNCW PV Coach, to request pictures and ask any questions - 910-256-8254 or airberke@ec.rr.com
(Posted January 7, 2008)
The annual World and American Rankings are in the January 2008 issue of
Track & Field News.
Former Raleigh Broughton high jumper Jesse Williams ranked as the top U.S. high
jumper for 2007, and #8 in the world. Leigh Smith, who competed for Cardinal
Gibbons and Leesville Road was #4 American in the Javelin.
J-Mee Samuels, formerly of Mount Tabor HS in Winston-Salem, ranked #9 in the U.S.
in the 100.
(Posted January 1, 2008)
I have been working on a proposal for the nchsaa on having a track and field dual team playoffs. The basis for the project is that all other sports (except swimming and gymnastics) have a playoffs and team championships. Track and field has a state meet, both nothing that is dual meet only (one team vs one other team). The current method of determining a "TEAM" state champion is flawed and i have created a powerpoint which some coaches may be interested in seeing. I want to get as much feedback about this as possible before I contact the nchsaa. Any feedback can be directed to this email address ( davidyounts@wcps.org ).
(Posted December 20, 2007)
I am looking for track meets for the weeks of February 25-28 and March 3-6. If you are in the Peidmont-Triad area and would be willing to add a team to a dual or tri-meet, give me a call or email me. We can also host a meet if need be.
(Posted December 13, 2007)
Watauga High School has used pole vault poles for sale fairly cheap. I also have new Essx poles for sale at large discounts. Please contact Daniel Isaacs email vaultman18@hotmail.com or call 828-266-9140. This is a
link to a list of poles available.
(Posted December 12, 2007)
Bishop McGuinness HS is looking for anyone that might be getting rid of old hurdles (that are still usable). If you are getting rid of hurdles or know of anyone that is please contact Coach Robert Youtz at 336-407-6713 or
rysteelers@aol.com
We will pay for the hurdles if the price is right.
(Posted December 6, 2007)
All coaches are invited to hear Queens University Coach Scott Simmons who will be speaking at Queens University on Dec. 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $30. Topics will include Progressing to Championship Season Success and Components That Lead to 5 Consecutive National Titles. Below is a little bit about Scott:
(Posted December 5, 2007)
A 2-day pole vault clinic for high school students at
Duke University's indoor runway will be held on January 5th and 6th, 2008.
Information.
Contact: Ryan Dall, Assistant Track & Field Coach,
rdall@duaa.duke.edu Also:
(Posted November 25, 2007) --
From Coach Keith Rhoney, Northwest Cabarrus High School:
Micah Arrants ran Cross-Country for 4 years at NW Cabarrus High School. He
suffered a stroke the Saturday before Thanksgiviing and passed away on
Thanksgiving day. He was hospitalized in mid-October with what was believed
to be pnumonia thus ending his senior season. A week later the diagnosis was
changed to a rare blood clotting disorder and he was transferred to the UNC
Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill. He was doing better before the stroke and
his family was hopeful that he might get to come home by Thanksgiving. Micah
was an exemplary young man who loved music, art, running with his teammates
and his family and friends. He was one of the most outstanding young men that
I have been privileged to work with in 21 years of coaching. A cross-country scholarship fund has been set up in his name. Donations can be made to:
Micah Arrants Scholarship Fund, in care of, Northwest Cabarrus High School,
5130 NW Cabarrus Dr., Concord, NC 28027. Please remember and pray for his
family and friends that are struggling to cope with his loss.
More on Micah Arrants.
NCRunners story.
How to help fund a scholarship fund named for Michah.
(Posted November 7, 2007)
The scheduling meeting for Charlotte/Mecklenburg area coaches for Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field will be held at Myers Park High School Wednesday, November 14th. Coaches will meet in the lobby of the Gym at 7:00.
(Posted November 1, 2007)
Weddington High School is looking for an Assistant Outdoor Track & Field Coach (boys & girls)- hopefully someone with experience in throws or jumps.
Contact: Rick Spencer, Head Boys Coach
rick.spencer@ucps.k12.nc.us
Phone: 704-708-5530.
(Posted September 27, 2007)
Announcement regarding Tanglewood Park on NCHSAA.org
Tanglewood Park site.
Map of Tanglewood Course.
(Posted September 12, 2007)
Western Carolina Track and Field Speed Development Clinic
The purpose of this clinic is to introduce the proper techniques of running,
drills and techniques that can be performed to perfect running and to teach
how one can improve speed. The clinic is open to any and all regardless of
what sport you are involved in.
The cost of the instruction is only $25.00, which includes 2 1/2 hours of instruction, a clinic T-shirt and admission to the Western Carolina vs. Elon Football Game that begins at 6:00pm.
For more info call the Western Carolina Track and Field office @
(828) 227-2026 or email:
dwilliams@email.wcu.edu
(Posted August 14, 2007) -- by George Phillips:
Yesterday I learned of the death of Jeryl Todd, at his home
in Charlotte on August 10th.
Todd, 54, ran track and played football for West
Charlotte High School, and later at Winston-Salem
State University. He also played for the Charlotte
minor league pro football team in the 70s.
Todd taught and coached at Madison-Mayodan HS, West
Charlotte HS, and at Independence High. While at
Independence he led the 1985 boys track team to
the NCHSAA state championship.
Coach Todd volunteered many long hours working as
a meet official at track meets, and working with
kids in high school, summer, and Jr. Olympic track
programs.
He encountered some difficulties, and downs as well as
ups along the way. But those of us who were fortunate
to have worked with Coach Todd recall his wonderful
way of connecting with kids, and motivating and guiding
them. We will cherish those fond memories of him.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced
by Beasley Funeral Home, Statesville Rd., Charlotte.
Update: Published in the Charlotte Observer on 8/17/2007:
Jeryl Darcell Todd
Jerry leaves to cherish his memory his wife, the former Faye Allene Herndon; four sons, Jermaine Gill, Victor Scott, Erik Todd, Gerik Todd, all of Charlotte; his mother, Mary Griffin Todd-White of Charlotte; two sisters, Rita Todd of Charlotte and Sarah Ann Smith of Waterloo, SC; two grandchildren, Tajha Gill of Ohio, and Victor Scott, Jr. of Georgia; special friend, Angie Fritz, William Fritz; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A special thank you to the Hospice and Palliative Care Staff.
(Posted July 23, 2007) -- From Scott Simmons:
Atlanta XC Clinic Info:
The American Cross Country Revival: A Coaching Summit will be held August
10th and 11th at the Holiday Inn Select-Airport South and features the
most talented group of lecturers ever to come to Georgia.
US Olympic Coach Joe Vigil, who has presented around the world but rarely
in the South, is the most successful cross country coach in America ever.
Joining him is special guest Craig Virgin, the only American to ever win
the World Cross Country Championships.
2003 National High School Coach of the Year Dan Green from the Woodlands,
TX will also be on hand to discuss how to build a winning high school
program.
Co-authors Scott Simmons and Will Freeman will also lecture on the
coaching ideas found in their acclaimed book "Take The Lead."
For more information on registration, go to
www.americanxcrevival.com or
call Scott Simmons at 701-240-1757.
(Posted June 14, 2007)
From Coach Jeff George, RJ Reynolds HS, Winston-Salem:
"I am happy to announce that I have resigned my coaching position at RJ
Reynolds. I intend to take at least a few years off from coaching to enjoy
the time with my young son. I know there are some good coaches out there
who might be interested in the program, so I thought I would post some info
about it. Anyone who is interested can contact Jim Spivey (AD) at
336-727-2061 or
jspivey@wsfcs.k12.nc.us."
"The girls' program at Reynolds has a tradition of pride and hard work, and
we have been successful. The program took a big hit from graduation, but
returns several strong, dedicated athletes. There should be a large and
talented freshman class next year, as well, so it is a good time for a new
coach to step in and build the next phase of the program. There is a
hard-working assistant on staff, who will gladly stay on if the new coach
desires. The girls' program has a fundraising account through the school
with good funds in it, and the school's booster club and PTSA are very
active and provide a lot of financial and community support. The
school is
excellent, with a very diverse base population, and it will become a
performing-arts magnet school in the 08-09 school year. The staff and
administration are positive and friendly. All in all, it's a great program
and a great place to work! I wish that I still had the energy to do a good
job, but I know I need to step aside."
"I will continue to teach at
Reynolds, which I love doing, for the next year
or two. I definitely know how to stay out of the way of the new coach, so I
don't think my presence will be a distraction or cause interference. I am
also willing to help out at meets or with some administrative tasks. Please
feel free to get in touch with me if you would like more details about the
program -- my e-mail is
CoachGeorgeRJR@hotmail.com."
(Posted May 27, 2007:)
Coaches, There will be a pole vault clinic at Watauga High
School July 11-12. This clinic will feature Alan Launder the author of
the best selling instructional book "From Beginner to Bubka". Alan has
worked along side Vitaly Petrov the coach of world record holders
Sergey Bubka and Yelena Isinbayeva. This is a great opportunity for
our area. Alan is world renowned for his ability to teach the proper
way to pole vault. This clinic is open to all rising Freshmen and up.
Coaches are highly encouraged to attend. The cost is $75 for two six
hour days of instruction. Any coach who comes with an athlete may
attend for free otherwise the coaches fee is $25. Contact Info:
vaultman18@hotmail.com
or 828-262-0655. Thank You,
The May 18th
Charlotte Observer reports that
Myers Park HS has hired Bryan Brown as track and cross country coach. Brown
has been at Monroe Parkwood HS. He replaces John Cline, who has taken a
position at Swannanoa Owen.
(Posted April 2, 2007:)
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(Posted Jan. 21, 2007:)
The Charlotte Running Company is
pleased to play host to arguably one of the most prolific and greatest
American Distance Runners of All-Time -- American 3000m and 5000m Record
Holder
Bob Kennedy! In 1996, Bob became the first non-African to run
the 5,000 meters in less than 13 minutes. That same year he finished sixth
in the 5,000 meters at the Atlanta Olympics. This was the best finish in
the 5,000 since Steve Prefontaine was fourth in 1972. Come Join us on
Monday evening, February 19th at the Park Terrace Movie Theatre at
the Park Road Shopping Center, 4289 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28209.
Bob
will speak at 6:30 pm, and then we will screen the movie
Five Thousand Meters: Nothing Comes Easy, which chronicles the
quest of nine runners attempting to make the 2004 Olympic Team in the 5K.
Free Pizza and Drinks will be provided! Afterward, Bob will be available
to sign autographs. We will also have a full line of Puma and Nike Spikes
at Special Discounts available for purchase! Purchase any Puma Spike and
receive a Free Puma Technical Running Shirt! Don't miss this incredible
opportunity to stand with Greatness! Please RSVP yourself or team by
sending an email to
info@charlotterunning.com
or call Scott Dvorak at 704-277-9805. Space is limited so please do so
today to avoid disappointment!
(Posted Jan. 6, 2007:)
George McFadden, a 1962 graduate of Hillside High School who
coached for over 23 years in New Jersey and North Carolina, died
December 28, 2006.
Photo and more on the Durham Striders website.
(Posted October 25, 2006)
David Honea of Watauga is seeking additional subjects for a cross-training
study at ASU. We need both runners who would be willing to cross-train for
five weeks after the season, and control subjects who would carry on a normal
5-6 day per week running schedule.
All subjects (including controls) would get two free treadmill tests in
ASU's Human Performance Lab, including VO2max, lactate threshold, and
running economy. There will also be 3k time trials on the ASU indoor
track at the beginning and end of the study. This would require a total
of four trips to the ASU campus, twice during the week after the state
meet and twice at the end of the study in mid-December.
Running controls would follow a normal off-season training schedule,
with tempo runs, strides, and fun races allowed but no "serious" races
(such as continuing intense workouts for FootLocker.) Cross-trainers
would train exclusively on either an elliptical trainer or stationary
bike (no running) for five weeks. Runners who have been competing with
slight injuries would be allowed to participate as cross-trainers as
long as the injuries have not kept them out of races in the last three
weeks of the season. The study may be able to help pay for access to
a fitness club for cross-training subjects.
For more information, contact David Honea at
dh67956@appstate.edu or (828) 264-4207.
(Item in The Charlotte Observer, Wednesday - Oct. 4, 2006:)
Rick Strunk, spokesman for the N.C. High School Athletic Association, said NCHSAA officials have discussed going to five classes, up from four, in the realignment scheduled to begin in fall 2009. The NCHSAA has 368 schools, with seven more to open next fall.
"In the past, if you went to a fifth class, you were spreading people out and increasing regular-season travel," he said. "But as more schools open, it may not be as bad as it once was."
(Posted June 7, 2006)
(Posted July 22, 2004)
Flash Results, Inc. (Lynx FAT Timing Services, Mooresville)
Instructions for saving and sending results from Hy-Tek's Meet Manager:
(Posted October 14, 2008:)
8th Annual NC Track & Field-Cross Country Coaches Clinic
Sponsored by M-F Athletic Company and Ben L. Smith High School.
Friday, January 9, 2009: Registration: 4:30-9:00; Clinic Sessions: 5:45-9:00;
Coaches Social: 9:00-11:00
Saturday, January 10, 2009: Registration: 7:30-1:00; Clinic Sessions: 8:30-6:00.
Lunch will be provided.
1.0 Continuing Education Units
Ben L. Smith High School, 2407 S. Holden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407
The objective of the clinic is to improve the knowledge of cross-country, track and field with emphasis on training, conditioning, academics, nutrition and sportsmanship for ALL college, high school, middle school and USATF coaches.
George Williams, St. Augustine Head Track Coach, 2004 US Olympic Head Coach
Brooks Johnson, USATF Sprint Development Chair
Dennis Craddock, University of North Carolina Head Coach
Jeff Gorski, Founder & President of Javland, USATF Javelin Development Chair
Que Tucker, Associate Executive Director of the NCHSAA
Danny Williamson, Western Carolina University Head Track and Cross Country Coach
Tudie Blake - Winston-Salem State University Head Coach
Colin Kelly, Greensboro Pacesetters, Finish Lynx Operator
Eric Morell, T. W. Andrews Pole Vault Coach, Nationally Certified
Hunter Smothers, Northeast Guilford Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer
Charles Payne, Northern Durham Head Cross Country Coach
April Smith, Appalachian State University Throws Coach
Damion McLean, Appalachian State University Sprint and Jumps Coach
Jim Sprecher, UNC-Wilmington Head Track Coach
Layne Schwier, UNC-Wilmington Distance Coach
Donald Thomas, UNC-Wilmington Assistant Track Coach & Recruiting Coordinator
Robert Steele, North Rowan Head Track Coach (Retired)
Roger Burbage, NC USATF Association Certification Chairman
Mike Esposito, High Point University Head Coach
Al Davis, NC USATF Chairman
Mark Adams, NCTCCCA President, Red Springs High School Head Coach
Alton Tyre, NCTCCCA 1st Vice President, Southeast Guilford Head Coach
DePaul Mittman, NCTCCCA Executive Director; T. W. Andrews Head Coach
For All Reservations: Must tell them you're with the NC Track Coaches Clinic to get special rate. ALL OF THE HOTELS ARE LOCATED IN THE SAME BLOCK OF HIGH POINT ROAD.
Drury Inn & Suites Greensboro - 3220 High Point Road
Best Western Windsor Suites (Located in same complex as the Drury Inn & Suites)
2006 Veasley Street
Ramada Inn Conference Center (Located in same complex as the Drury Inn & Suites)
2003 Athena Ct.
Nike - SC Sprint/Hurdle Coaches Clinic
November 21 and 22, 2008
Hosted by The University of South Carolina
Curtis Frye -- Head Coach USC & 2004 US Olympic Sprint Coach
Mike Holloway -- Head Coach Florida
Wayne Angel -- Head Coach Illinois
Lawrence Johnson -- Silver Medalist Pole Vault, USC Asst. Coach
Tim Hall -- Sprint Coach Clemson
Lawrence Johnson -- Head Coach Clemson Track + Field Team
Special Guest: Dr. Ralph Mann. USATF Sprint/Hurdle Biomechanics, Olympic Silver Medalist-400 HurdlesSample Schedule:
Friday, November 21 Saturday, November 22
4:30 pm - 5 pm Registration @ 8:30-10:15 am Dr. Mann
USC's Moore School of Business Bldg. 10:25-11:10 am Coach Holloway
5:30-6:20 Coach Hall 11:15-noon Coach Lojo Johnson
6:30-7:20 Coach Angel Noon to 1 pm Lunch Break
7:30-8:20 Coach Johnson 1-1:45 pm Coach Angel
8:30-9:30 Coach Holloway 2-2:45 pm Coach Frye
3-4:45 pm Dr.Mann
Cost-----$175 ** Note: All speakers have not been finalized yet for
the 2008 clinic
We have arranged for a room block at the Clarion Hotel, 1615 Gervais St.
(downtown Columbia). Single or doubles $92 per night until Oct. 20 --- 803-771-8711 or 800-277-8711.
Registration form----Nike-South Carolina Elite Sprint/Hurdle Clinic @ USC Columbia, SC
Name_____________________________________________ Phone #_____________________________________
Home address:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Street / P.O. Box) (City) (State) (Zip)
High School/College_________________________________ City/state___________________________________
Please make out your check for $175 to Speed Elite and enclose with the registration form. Registration forms and checks must be received by Monday November 17th, 2008. After the Nov. 17 deadline, the fee will be $200.
Mail to---Coach Rosenthal, 1300 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29208
phone # ------803-777-7925 fax---803-777-0964
The Athletic Performance Center (APC) will host 2008 Distance Runners Performance Clinic on Saturday, August 16 from 9:30 am-1 pm. The event is for coaches, track & field teams and runners of all ages. It takes place at the APC's indoor training facility in North Raleigh on Sumner Boulevard just off Old Wake Forest Road.
Directions.
Admission is free.
Guilford College is looking for a Cross Country Coach. Division III
Part time position.
Guilford College has a wonderful group of athletes to work with. If you are interested in Coaching at the College level, contact:
Tom Palombo, Interim Athletic Director, Guilford College.
tpalombo@guilford.edu
Bishop McGuinness HS in Kernersville, NC is looking for an assistant cross country coach for this coming fall season. If you would be interested in coaching please contact Head Coach Robert Youtz at
rysteelers@aol.com or 336-407-6713. We would prefer to have someone with a running background, but that is not a requirement. The DEADLINE is July 18th or until the position is filled.
UNC Wilmington will be hosting a USATF Level 1 Coaching Education School on August 1-3, 2008.
Volunteers are needed for the
2008 Nike Outdoor Nationals Track & Field Meet
to be held at A&T State University in Greensboro on June 19-20.
Volunteers will receive a t-shirt and meals.
2. Copy Machine Operators
3. Relay Card Runner: Run the Relay card from the Clerk's tent to the Announcer's Booth
4. Hurdles Crew: Place and remove hurdles on the track
5. Starting Block and Lane Markers: Place and remove starting blocks/lane markers on the track
6. Water Crew: Makes sure the water coolers and Gator-ade coolers are full.
7. Field events implement retrievers: shot put, discus throw hammer and javelin.
8. Field event performance board operators.
9. Field event liaison to press box. Keeps announcer informed of action in field events via walkie-talkie.
10. Pit workers for pole vault, high jump, long and triple jump.
11. Auxiliary workers: Fill in as needed
If anyone knows of anyone trying to get rid of some hurdles, we are in
need of some at Northern Durham High School. We are getting our track
resurfaced and we have the old flip weight hurdles. Anything would be
appreciated. Thanks, Shannon Parsons, Head track coach, Northern Durham
H.S., 919-560-3956.
Saint Mary's School in Raleigh, NC is looking to hire a Varsity Head and Varsity Assistant Cross Country coach for fall 2008. We are also looking for a Varsity Head and Varsity Assistant Track coach for spring 2009. Please contact Saint Mary's School Director of Athletics Seth Lieberman at
slieberman@saint-marys.edu or 919-424-4058.
Pole Vault Poles for Sale:
** The UCS Spirit 14' 7" 145lb and Pacer Carbon 15' 165lb are sold.
The UCS Spirit 16' 180lb is still for sale. **
Pacer Carbon 15' 165lb - $200
UCS Spirit 16' 180lb - $175
*** Updated April 30: ***
1. **SOLD** ESSX 12' 130lb - $75
2. **SOLD** Altius 13' 160lb - $75
3 **SOLD** UCS Spirit 13' 160lb - $100
4. **SOLD** UCS Spirit 14' 185lb - $125
5. UCS Spirit 15' 140lb - $150
6. Pacer Carbon 15' 165lb - $225
7. UCS Spirit 16' 180lb - $175
8. ESSX 16' 185lb - $200
UCS Spirit 14'7" 155lb - $150
Pacer Carbon 14'6" 155lb - $175
1. Go to
nchsaa.org
2. "Select a Topic", select "Track & Field"
3. Click link " Outdoor Track and Field Roster Form"
4. Fill out all information and submit.
Note: Once coaches have submitted information they will be able to go back
and edit the information.
Pam
North Carolina High School Athletic Association
919-962-5700
pjuranas@email.unc.edu
For Sale -- 2 sets of pole vault standards. Excellent condition.
1) Port-A-Pit: 9' through 16'6" (with included extenders 6' through 16'6") - $800.
2) Bell Athletics: 10' through 21' (with included extenders 8' through 21') - $1,200.
When... Starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 15.
Where... Frank Liske Park, 4001 Stough Road, Concord.
Why... Fundraiser for the Micah Rhea Arrants Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Details... Keith Rhoney, 704-788-4111 ext. 268; 704-932-1780;
krhoney@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
- Micah, 17, was a senior at NW Cabarrus, a leader of the cross-country team, a top student, artist and musician. He died 11/22 of complications from a rare blood clotting disorder.
- Micah was a friend to everyone, and he loved to run. He encouraged other runners, recruited new ones to the team, and fostered team spirit with good will and humor.
- All proceeds from the event will go to the Micah Rhea Arrants Memorial Scholarship Fund established by his family.
- The race schedule is: 9 a.m., certified 5K run; 9:30 a.m., two-mile prediction run/walk; and 10 a.m., one-mile fun run for ages 12 and under. Awards also will be given.
- Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. the day of the event, near the park volleyball courts. Entry fees on or before March 7 range from $10-$15 depending on the event, and $15-$20 after March 7. The first 300 entrants get a T-shirt.
- Entry forms can be downloaded from
www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us, go to schools and click on high schools to find Northwest Cabarrus.
Date: Sat. March 1st, 2008 -- 11am-3pm. (11am-1pm Shot; 1pm-3pm Discus.)
Location: Western Guilford HS, Greensboro, NC.
Thanks,
David Younts, Head Track Coach, Rosewood High School
Thanks,
Antwon Stevenson, Head Track Coach, Glenn High School. 336.771.4500 (School), 336.471.2777 (Cell),
rastevenson@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
- Five consecutive NAIA Mens National Cross Country Championship Team Titles
- Six Nationals Coach of the Year Honors
- Coached two 2008 Olympic Trial Marathon Qualifiers
- Co-Author of the book "Take the Lead: A revolutionary approach to coaching Cross Country"
More info
Duke Pole Vault Camp
July 13th to 16th, 2008
Ages 12 to 18
www.goduke.com for information.
Meet Directors: If your meet is not
listed on NCPrepTrack.com's Schedule Page please email
what-when-where details and meet contact info to:
(NCPrepTrack email-info)
When: Saturday October 6, 2007
Where: Western Carolina University Track and Field Facility
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 10 - High School Seniors (coaches may also attend).
Mr. Todd, of Charlotte, affectionately known as 'Jerry' by his family, and 'Todd' by his friends, was the son of Mary Griffin Todd-White and the late James C. Todd. He was born November 26, 1952 in Waterloo, SC in Lauren County. He was called to be with the Lord on Friday, August 10, 2007 at home with his family after fighting a lengthy battle with cancer.
Funeral service is 12:30 PM Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, 2933 Shady Lane, Charlotte, with visitation at 12:00 PM. Interment in Beatties Ford Memorial Gardens.
Coaching Clinic Comes To Atlanta With US Olympic Coach Joe Vigil, "Take
The Lead"'s Scott Simmons and World Champion Craig Virgin
Daniel Isaacs
Head Indoor Track &
Field, Assistant Outdoor Track & Field
Watauga High School, Boone NC
Lenoir Community College
in Kinston will have both Men's and Women's
Cross-Country teams in Fall 2007. The LCC Cross-Country team will complete
in the National Junior College Athletic Association-Division III.
For further information contact Robert Van Meir (Head Cross-Country Coach) at rvanmeir@lenoircc.edu or Lind
Hartsell (A.D.) at
lhartsell@leniorcc.edu
A.C. Reynolds HS in Asheville has a set of AAE Pole Vault standards for
sale. Contact
Gerald.Buchanan@bcsemail.org
or William.abromitis@bcsemailorg
Don Jayroe, who formerly coached at Broughton HS in Raleigh has been
named Head Men's and Women's Cross-country coach at Lee University in
Cleveland, Tennessee. Lee University is an NAIA school with an
enrollment of 4,000 students. Scholarships are being offered to boys
that have run under 17:20 and girls that have run under 20:45. For
information check the
Lee University
site under recruit information or contact Coach Jayroe at (919) 847-5629
or e-mail donjayroe@bellsouth.net
I have 3 pole vault poles for sale which I would like to sell. I have
duplicates of these poles. Sizes are: 13'6", 145 Pacer (1 year old),
14', 145 Pacer (1 year old), and 14', 140 Essex (new in case). I would
like $250 each. The used ones have only been used in one or two meets
and are in exceptional shape. Contact Van Hall, 336-552-6360 cell or
336-349-5012 home. Can email at
vanhall@bellsouth.net
High School Runners and Coaches!
Former Southern Durham, Jordan HS, Striders coach
Cross country coaches/athletes in the NW NC area:
Charlotte Observer:
Beloved Providence Day coach dies (Story,
arrangements, memorials, guestbook)
Gil Murdock, 64 dies 3 days after retiring.
Murdock spent 36 years at Providence Day, where he started the athletics program and coached 11 sports during his tenure.
2-day State Track Meet Proposed
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