Saturday, December 31, 2022
Monday, December 26, 2022
POST CHRISTMAS PRACTICE
I am certain we ALL could use another day off to work off some of that "Holiday Cheer".
TAKE IT!
Be ready to ROLL tomorrow at 8AM!
Stay Warm..and DO YOUR warm-up drills at any time today you choose.
Coach Budd
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
VACATION WEEK
ALUMNI ALWAYS WELCOME
Monday December 26 - 8AM practice
Tuesday December 27 - 8AM practice
Wednesday December 28 - 7:30 Departure for the Distance Classic.
All others can attend as 8AM practice that are not shot putters or distance runners
Thursday December 29 - 8AM practice
Friday December 30 - 7:30 Departure for the Free clinic at Reggie Lewis
Saturday December 31 - 8AM practice
Sunday January 1 - Off
Thursday, December 15, 2022
NEED ANSWERS
Follks,
TODAY at practice I need to know your intentions for the two meets coming up during Christmas break.
1) DECEMBER 28 Distance Classic: EVENTS shot put, 800, 1000, mile, 2 mile, 4 x 800 and distance medley.
SCHOOL WILL PICK UP THE COST, and transport to and from event.
2) DECEMBER 30 CLINIC: Long jump, high jump, Shot Put, Sprints, Hurdles, Distance, Relays as well as sessions of yoga
SCHOOL WILL PICK UP THE COST ( FREE) and transport to and from event.
Need to know what event you are interested in learning...they usually give out free shirts there too and prizes.
TELL ME TODAY!
(PRACTICES will be at 8am during Christmas Break)
Coach Budd
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
THROWBACK TUESDAY
There shall be no PVIAC/Western Mass meet this year, but this is the sort of spirit we need to have this year:
Monday, November 21, 2022
HALL OF FAMERS
The great Jessie Schnepp and the great Jenise Everett joined the ranks of the East Longmeadow Hall of Fame this weekend,
While Jessie might have been the best Volleyball player ever, she also was a fabulous basketball star. "PRIMETIME" qualified for the All-States in no less than five events: Long Jump, 100 Dash, Triple Jump and had set the school record in the Javelin.
She overcame a severe injury her Senior year which took her out of the jumps and limited her sprints to take up the javelin.In her second meet, she destroyed the school record
Jenise was one of the most outstanding jumpers and sprinters ever. She did play Soccer and originally Basketball, but after careful consultation (an arm twisting by Coach Budd), she switched to Indoor Track and Field and excelled in the Long Jump, 4 x 200 relay, and the 55 Dash. Outdoors she won the long jump, 4 x 100 relay and 100.
MOUNT EVERETT was told that she would become the best leaper in the history of the school, and she did not disappoint. She broke (and still holds) the Western Mass record in the Triple Jump by taking the title from the best athlete of the 20th century and fellow EL Hall of Famer, Devonia Long.
These are two of the best ever...Schnepp went to UNH and Everett Morgan State, where they continued their careers!
Friday, October 21, 2022
MASSLIVE UNSUNG HERO NOMINEE
Alisha joined our Cross Country team for the first time ever as a Senior. She has been an All-Western Mass.discus thrower;A little unusual nomination from an XC team.
She tried out for Volleyball, but was unable to make the Varsity team and as a Senior, our school generally does not let Seniors participate as a member of JV. So she was let go. Because of her experiences with her Track and Field teammates, she decided to help out the Girls XC team as a manager.
We actually got a "two for one"!
What folks do not know about her is that she is an accomplished weight lifter - a skill that Volleyball usually does not center around.
She offered her weight training experience and skills to our team in addition to managing our meets and practices.
Our girls have improved their performances both in the weight room as well as on the cross country courses - to the point where we secured the best record any cross country team has ever produced at ELHS.
Confidence among our runners as well as alternate weight training disciplines were learned.I attribute a great deal of this towards our gaining an athlete with considerable knowledge lifting who is willing to work both individually and collectively with the team.
Another thing about Alisha is that she has been able to help us while her Mom is taking chemo in Boston for cancer. So she's going back and forth while still maintaining her dedication to our team.
Her presence is immeasurable.
We won our second league title in school history and she had a big part in our achievement.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Friday, September 23, 2022
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Monday, July 11, 2022
I NEED SOME HELP
The MSTCA has decided to put Coach Budd into the Hall of Fame.
He needs some folks to send him a 10-15 second blurb about him for the induction ceremony. I don't care for these sort of things, but if I am going to do it, it should be acceptable to my standards.
Can anyone send me a 10-15 second blurb to use? I might not use it, but it could actually help make the production better.
You could send it to my e-mail. I need it ASAP
Thanks.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Sunday, June 5, 2022
WESTERN MASS HEPTATHLON DAY 1 & 2: MUST READ
Bus leaves at 2:00 to Northampton High School.
Meet starts at 3:30.
Apparently the timer will not arrive until 4:30.
SO: High jump and Shot put shall be first. I would like to do high first and then go to shot which is on the other side of the facility, unless Coach Carr can be there earlier.
High Jump plan: do warm-up drills. Get our marks. REMEMBER to keep your behind OUT of the tub.
You get 6 attempts total ( but I hear they shall give you 3 attempts at your last height).
It they go to hurdles, then you can hurdle and throw shot afterwards. Heats are random in the running events.
Do hurdle drills with Coach Gorman
Final event is the 200 meter dash. use blocks if you know how.
First 40 meters GET OUT THERE!
From 40 meters to the passing zone's first triangle...work the turn.
From the first triangle to the finish line..GET TALL and PUSH!
Lean at the finish line the way I have taught you.
DAY 2 (Tuesday): BRITTANY HRDLICKA can help us with the javelin. I shall bring turbos so we can work on crossovers and penultimates on Monday.
I shall be at the Long Jump to help with marks, but WE ALL must help one another with marks!
Emily Baker should have ALL of your distances.
800 meters.
My suggestion is that you run the first 200 easy and try to run the 2nd 200 just a wee bit harder...THEN
try to pick up the pace a bit and FINISH STRONG.
Here is an example of a 3:00 minute 800
1:32 400 followed by a 1:28 400 (:46, :46, :44, :44)
Each event has a point value based upon performance.
Here is a link to scoring:
http://legacy.usatf.org/statistics/calculators/combinedEventsScoring/
Here is a link that converts feet to metric ( for field events)
Play round with this if you are setting goals for yourself.
WHITE TEAM: Afonso, Fox, Jarzabski
GREY TEAM: Voight, Baker, Rushford
WEAR SPARTAN INVITATIONAL SHIRTS AS WELL
Saturday, June 4, 2022
HEPTATHLON UPDATE
Heptathlon
Have determined 3 person teams. Will reveal tomorrow at 8AM Practice.
Have to enter names by 11:59 tonight.
FINAL CALL!
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
HEPTATHLON
Here is the training and information regarding the Heptathlon (subject co change)
WEDNESDAY: Last Day for Diane the trainer before her surgery...wish her well!
Pick up shirts or shorts if I owe you them
Shot Put with Coach Carr 1:50 - 2:40 ( meet in small gym)
(weather permitting) High Jump 3:00 - 4:00 outside or 30 minute run on course or bike
THURSDAY FULL TEAM MEETING PRIOR TO BANQUET
(if did not do high jump on Wednesday): High Jump and Hurdles 2:00 - 3:30
200 meter time trial
FRIDAY: Possibly Javelin. Otherwise Long Jump and review of events/bus schedule etc. Then timed 800. Pick teams and uniform colors
SATURDAY: Distance run on own, or hurdles if Coach Gorman is available.
SUNDAY: repeat 200's at 800 pace?
MONDAY: Leave for Northampton
TUESDAY: Leave for Northampton
WEDNESDAY: Banquet
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
STATE MEET INFORMATION
Thursday - Early dismissal for team members 12:30
Bus leaves 12:45
NEED:
Bring RED uniform, but shall have Steel Grey to change into!
Discus for each thrower
Poles for each vaulter
No blocks necessary
BRING YOUR OWN REFRESHMENT - there is NO Concession Stand!!!
Text Coach Budd your Subway grinder order tonight! ( Name/type of grinder & what's added...type of roll)
( 413) 364-1168
I shall get ice from trainer for our cooler to store bottles
Good NIGHT's rest! Turn off electronic devices.
Have a good breakfast! We have a limo, so should be a calm trip.
FOCUS ON HAVING SUCCESS!
Ramesh, Kahi, Czudek, Baker, Davis, Fox...and Coaches going
Sunday, May 22, 2022
WESTERN MASS
I wanted to wait until I had adequate time to absorb all that happened Friday before I spoke either way about our performances.
I was also VERY TIRED on Friday, and took Saturday to rest and to give you all some time to spend with friends and family...I just wanted SLEEP!
I had previously stated that if we came within the top 5, I would be pleased. Well, we finished 6th, but for THIS team this is our first real foray into a meaningful championship with really great competition. You ALL have served the team as well as the school and community well.
What I SAW was an ENTIRE team cheering on their teammates at EVRY TURN. From the lineup at the long jump runway to the relays at the end.
There was NO LET UP in enthusiasm! I have never had a team with such spirit, and motivation as this one!
I won't reveal the winner of the Rhea Foster Team Spirit Award, but there were no less than NINE names nominated (that is the ONLY spoiler alert you will get from ME). I KNOW why the names selected were chosen and I THINK there are a WHOLE LOT MORE that could have been.
The spirit of Track and Field is indeed an individual thing, but THIS SQUAD has put the emphasis on team and may have even EXCEEDED some of the traditions that I have been a part of for the past 23 years here.
You ALL make our teachers proud and our administration proud, you make all of your parents proud, our coaching staff, but MOST IMPORTANTLY, you ALL MAKE ME PROUD!
I have told every and anyone that would listen to me (and I can be LOUD as you know), that this season has been a terrific experience.
We have wonderful leaders and folks that are not officially leaders taking the helm when necessary.
I have to really think when I try to figure out a team that has worked so well together.
NOT OVER YET!
Practice Monday regardless of weather. Inside if we must be, but a discussion on the post season for ALL!
Heptathlon is June 6 and 7. This team deserves to go. State Sectional on Thursday and Saturday. I have entered all that I think should make it.
I know there may be a few changes, but we won't lose our momentum!
My high school coach always had an expression when he was especially pleased. I have not used it since 2003, but I think it's appropriate now(don't ask me what it means because it is similar to the "Horse being blind and loading up the wagon"):
HI-GO!
AMBASSADOR
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Friday, April 29, 2022
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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
SPARTAN INVITATIONAL
Here is an idea what the Spartan invitational shirts shall look like.
This year we are honoring Frank Dutille and Ken Caouette
Friday, April 22, 2022
WILLIAM KANE MEET
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
PRACTICE TIMES
04/13 - WED 2 - 4PM
04/14 - THU 2 - 4:30PM
04/15 - FRI 8 - 10 AM (Good Friday)
04/16 - SAT 9 - 11 AM (Coach Kennedy coming)
04/17 - SUN NO PRACTICE (Coach Budd takes NO DAYS OFF not even EASTER)
04/18 - MON 2 - 5 PM( Patriots Day)
04/19 - TUE 8 - 10AM
04/20 - WED 8 - 10AM
04/21 - THU 8- 10AM
04/22 - FRI Freshman/Sophomore Meet at Agawam 8AM Departure
04/23 - SAT 9 - 11AM ( Prepare for Agawam Monday)
04/24 - SUN MEETING To Be Determined (Team assignments for Minnechaug, so everyone knows what is going on after vacation week and I know who has actually returned)
04/25 - MON 4:00PM AT MINNECHAUG ( NOTE CHANGE)
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE FOR YOU
BEST TRACK AND FIELD CLINIC AROUND AT HARVARD ( DOES NOT INCLUDE VAULT)
BEST POLE VAULT CLINIC AROUND
IN ORDER TO JOIN, YOU MUST BECOME A USATF MEMBER FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES
LOCAL BERKSHIRE RUNNING CAMP
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Sunday, March 6, 2022
PEOPLE SIGNED UP FOR OUTDOOR
Here is a listing of folks that have signed up so fr
Girls Outdoor Track | Julia | Boucher | 11 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Abigael | Davis | 11 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Destinee | Fox | 10 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Ava | Gile | 9 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Molly | Haller | 11 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Brittney | Hrdlicka | 10 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Ella | Jarzabski | 10 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Sage | Lu | 9 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Rebecca | Manna | 12 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Audrey | O'Neill | 10 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Emerson | Pelletier | 10 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Jillian | Stevens | 9 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Maggie | Stevens | 10 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Emma | Stevens | 10 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Brooke | Vaccaro | 12 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Hannah | Willetts | 10 |
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