HARVARD TRACK AND FIELD CLINIC/SUMMER

 Here is information regarding the Harvard Track and Field Clinic this Summer

 https://www.ascenttrackclinics.com/clinics/harvard

This is the clinic a number of our champion athletes have gone to in the past. It was formerly the Complete Track and Field Clinic. 

It is high recommended based upon the Coaches that teach there at Harvard.

Michaela Denson of Sabis International Charter School trained with us and Coach Carr prior to going to Harvard. She also trained down in Bloomfield with their throws Coach "Country". I have his contact information if any of you throwers are interested.

The closest Summer Camp to us is in Windsor, Connecticut this Summer 

https://www.ussportscamps.com/track-field/nike/nike-track-field-camp-loomis-chaffee-school

CLINIC INFORMATION

This is worth looking at , and you shall see some familiar faces. It's about 8 minutes.

Decide which event you are most interested in.

 

SKEET SHOOTING

 Clinic today: Coach Gorman and I get to meet the great Renaldo "Skeets" Nehemiah!

Sadly, the guy who finished second ( Greg Foster), just passed away in February

MSTCA CLINIC VIDEO

Here are some of the highlights of this weekend's clinic.

ALL of those that attended are expected to share some of the things they might have learned there on Monday!

SO PRACTICE some of those things today, so you can do "show and tell" tomorrow!

It WAS recommended that EVERYONE that attended wear RED, so we could find you easier. Evidently not EVERYONE read the memo! A FEW did wear their SPARTAN INVITATIONAL SHIRTS, so I guess this year we will go with RED rather than gray....

 

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

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

SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE FOR YOU

https://mstca.org/campership/robert-mcintyre

BEST TRACK AND FIELD CLINIC AROUND AT HARVARD ( DOES NOT INCLUDE VAULT)

https://completetrackandfield.com/clinic/

BEST POLE VAULT CLINIC AROUND

 https://patriotpv.com/

IN ORDER TO JOIN, YOU MUST BECOME A USATF MEMBER FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES

https://www.usatf.org/home/top-utility-nav-content/membership

LOCAL BERKSHIRE RUNNING CAMP

https://www.berkshirerunningcamp.com/staff

CLINIC UPDATE

BIGGEST GROUP WE EVER HAD AT THE CLINIC, MANY WENT ON FURTHER

Here are some instructions for those attending the DO IT CLINIC Sunday:

Bus leaves ELHS at 7:30

WHAT TO BRING

Wear what you would to a practice. Pack a bag which shall include: gloves, knit hat (in case the heat on the bus is not working right away. Blanket, pillow (optional), so you can rest on the trip there.

MASK -  all Indoor activities by state and MIAA law require you to wear one.

Bring a light lunch or snack as there are no concessions at the facility. Water or juice (again no concessions). You can eat in the gymnasium where we are checking in. We are also not permitted to eat on the bus - this is a school district policy. Please place trash in the proper receptacles.

When we arrive, I shall get our packet to fill out information.  We shall split up into our respective event groups after a brief motivational speech by Mr. Rich Kennedy.

We will have a map of where things are happening. Feel free to ask questions of any presenter, but not at the expense of interrupting their presentation. Pay attention! 

It is always okay in this setting to make friends with folks from other teams. Some may become your competitors in the future. 

Have fun!  Also get raffle tickets from each clinician, there shall be a raffle giveaway after the last session

Bring back what you have learned to share with your teammates that are unable to attend.

Thank you for attending.

MSTCA DO IT CLINIC INFORMATION

CLINIC INFORMATION HERE

 

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS SUMMER?

 

Pole Vault clinics are held every Wednesday at Minnechaug from 5 to 8. All levels of competitors are welcome.

MUST join USA Track and Field for $25 for insurance. but can go and observe. Amelia has already joined.

These sessions are sanctioned by Patriot Pole Vault - the group that put on the preseason clinic back in April.  CONTACT: jweberpv@gmail.com for further details.

CLINIC EXERCISES

Here is a cardio warmup which you all can use at any time and especially when the weather is poor.

Here is an additional workout to use with your stretch bands.

ELITE EIGHT

Or MAYBE Crazy 8's...take your pick! 

Future LadySpartans that shall arrive just in the nick of time as we start our long rebuilding process. 

It has been 25 years since we had to rebuild all of the programs. This is just the beginning!

From Left to Right:

Juliana Swain, Ava Makara, Haley Fitzpatrick, Emily Baker,

Amelia Czudek, Rebecca Pelletier, Maggie Stevens, Emma Stevens

THE FUTURE LOOKS GOOD!

(we could use you all NOW!)