Transcript Edina Girls Cross Country

Edina Girls
Cross Country
2014
Parent/Athlete/Coach
Meeting
Introduction
 120+ Girls
 2014 Team Mission: To become one of the top
cross country teams in the state of Minnesota by
providing a place for all ability levels
Coaches
 Matt Gabrielson – Head Coach
 Lynn Sosnowski – Assistant
 Beth Cornwell – Assistant
 Andi Loger – Assistant/Middle School Coach
 Dani Stack – Assistant Coach
 Julie Gabrielson – Volunteer Assistant
Captains & Parents
 Logan Sweeney – Chris and Dan Sweeney
 Hannah Martin – Mike and Geri Martin
 Sunita Walker – Vic and Susan Walker
 Hailey Guyette – Tina and Mike Guyette
Runner Safety
 Buddy system
 Sidewalks as first option
 Road Running
 Be a defensive Runner
 No more than two abreast
 Left hand side of road facing traffic
 Never cross the road unless at an intersection`
 Always be alert at intersections
 Extra Precautions
 Run only at ECC Campus
 Run with a reflective running vest
 Parent volunteers
Website
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www.edinaschools.org/girlscrosscountry
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Website links
 Team calendar, meet info, results, quick links, etc
 Check team calendar for last updated date
 Parents Guide to Running CC
 Iron Depletion Article
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Stores for shoes/equipment
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Buy a running watch
 Timex Ironman 30 lap from Target, Wal-Mart or running store
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$60 team social assessment
 Race day tshirt
 Banquet
 Meet snacks
 Gatorade
Team Guidelines
 Being a student-athlete
 Be on time, respect coaches and teammates, no
profanity
 Sleep, Fuel, Hydrate
 Excused vs. unexcused absences
Logistics
 Shuttle buses
 VV door 16 2:45 to ECC, 3:20 to ECC. Stay there for next
rotation of buses if run out of room on the bus.
 Weather
 Only deterrents are lightning and heat
 We will ALWAYS meet for practice
 Appropriate Clothing
 Busing to meets
 Schedule, departure times, meet times, race times
 sent via weekly communication, always posted on website
 Rides Home
 Training Room
 Tschida and Eric
Questions???
 NEW Parent Q and A following meeting