2011 Canyon Cross Country “Course Orientation”

Coaching Staff:	Position	Cell Phone	email Address	School / ext.
Chris Jackson	Head	858-382-7731	cjackson@hartdistrict.org	252-6110 x 501
Paul Broneer	Head	661-857-4414	paulbroneer@me.com
Dave De Long	Assistant	661-755-7415	ddelong@hartdistrict.org	252-6110 x 505
David Arellano	Assistant	661-803-0507	Dave_arellano@yahoo.com
Eliza Bentley	Assistant	310-413-8958	Ms.BentleyCHS@gmail.com	252-6110 x 341
Missy Crawford	Assistant	661-212-1063	melissrose@gmail.com
Fall Track	Staff
Eric Johnson Steve Gold	Sprints Jumps	661-857-1489 661-713-8209	echjii@gmail.com SKGMGNT@ca.rr.com
Dave De Long	Distance	661-755-7415	ddelong@hartdistrict.org	252-6110 x 505
Kent Richardson	Throws	661-993-1426	KAR@hartdistrict.org	252-6110 X 303
Frank Rock Bob Plassmeyer Ron White	Vault Hurdles Jumps	661-373-6507 661-297-2936 661-993-4864	muralmanrock@yahoo.com rplassmeye@aol.com rcwhite35@aim.com
Administrators
Bob Messina	Principal		BFM@hartdistrict.org	252-6110
Andy Keyne	Athletics AP		akeyne@hartdistrict.org	252-6110
Rich Gutierrez Scott Arnold	Athletic Director Athletic Director		rgutierrez@hartdistrict.org sarnold@hartdistrict.org	252-6110 252-6110

Philosophy: Cross Country is one of the oldest competitive sports known to man. Famed UCLA Basketball Coach John Wooden defines success as “peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” Winning is fun, but training and racing hard and trying your best, and performing to your potential is what this program is all about.

Attendance & Grading System: We feel every athlete on this team should get an “A.” Athletics require much more time and work than a “PE” class. However, if an athlete misses practices or meets without first calling or informing his/her coach, and having a legitimate excuse, the athlete is subject to suspension from the team and a lowered grade. We feel if an athlete misses a practice (this includes not dressing), or a team meeting, he/she forfeits his “privilege” to compete.

Athletes who do not dress, must have a doctor’s note. If a student is healthy enough to come to school, he/she is healthy enough to dress for practice. Family “vacations” are not valid “excused” absences. Remember, students who receive 15 absences in one class receive an “F” for that class. This includes excused absences.

Parent’s role: Support your student athlete no matter what. Don’t be critical. Be positive and patient. Listen to him/her. Running cross country has to be their idea. They have to want to do it. Enjoy the meets. Don’t embarrass your athlete with rude behavior towards officials, opponents or other fans. Let’s show other teams that we have a “class” program as Athletes, Coaches, Parents, and Fans.

Boosters Club: We will need a new president. Any parent interested in doing this important job, please contact Coach Broneer.

Parent/Athlete Responsibilities

· Carefully look over the schedule you will receive, and be aware of forthcoming events, so your athlete can be involved with the team as much as possible.

· Get your athlete to practice and to the bus on time. When they miss practice or a meet, it affects the whole team. The bus will leave on time. Usually practices lasts 2 hours.

· Cross Country is an extracurricular activity. This means it requires time after school and some Saturdays. Please try to make appointments so as not to interfere with scheduled practices or meets whenever possible.

· We may need transportation to some events. Usually we will have a bus. The district allows only a parent to take their student home from a meet when a bus is provided. At no time will athletes be allowed to ride home with a friend or the parents of a friend. Preferably, all athletes will always ride the bus.

· Parents: try to attend as many meets as possible. We need as much noise and enthusiasm as we can get!

· Each athlete must have a physical (good for 12 months) signed by a licensed physician.

· Each athlete must have medical insurance. If you don’t have your own coverage, a Myers-Stevens policy may be purchased through the school for a very reasonable price. See the Athletic Director, Rich Gutierrez, if you have any questions.

· Each athlete must be a member of the ASB at Canyon HS.

· Be aware that each athlete must be passing at least 4 classes and maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average to remain eligible. CIF rule.

· Cross Country is a physically demanding sport. Athletes need appropriate eating and sleeping habits.

· The most common cross country injuries are: shin splints, sore knees, muscle pulls and strains, blisters, ankle sprains, and bruises. We will try to prevent as many injuries as possible. Many of these injuries can be prevented by good conditioning, and a proper warm up and cool down. Perhaps the best investment is a good pair of running shoes. In the case of a sprain or muscle pull, the best first aid is ICE! for at least the first 48 hours. Never put an injured joint in hot water, especially if swelling is present.

· If an athlete is injured, we as coaches treat with first aid and notify parents with a phone call. If we feel it is serious, we will recommend a trip to the ER for x-rays and professional care. Before an athlete can return to the team for practice, a note from a doctor stating he is medically cleared to train must be provided to the coach. We suggest that a “sports medicine” doctor be seen if possible.

· Please don’t use cross Country as a source of “punishment.” Many parents use sports as a “privilege to be taken away” as a form of punishment. Please use something else, such as TV, telephone, stereo, driving privileges etc. Give them an early curfew. Don’t punish the team.

· Meet Day attendance: A doctor’s note is REQUIRED if there are any periods missed on a meet day. NO EXCEPTIONS. A truancy in any class will result in team suspension. More info on our team can be seen on our Website: www.canyonhighcowboys.com/crosscountry

· Any use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs by any team member will result in suspension from the team. Parents, be aware that smoking is not permitted at any school athletic contest or activity.

Parents Signature:________________ Athlete’s Signature: ______________ Date:_____