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Monday, June 7, 2021

HEAT

Bring lots of fluids for today (put some in freezer/fridge prior to practice).

Bring a hand towel for perspiration.

Meet at 5:30 by tennis courts in shade, then to perimeter behind the baseball fence.

Short practice today

THINK COOL!

Sunday, June 6, 2021

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

Our quote this week comes from multiple time NBA champion PAT RILEY.

Great effort springs naturally from great attitude.

Friday, June 4, 2021

SATURDAY PRACTICE

Practice Saturday for most at 9AM. Please arrive around 8:30 so we can get things set up. Busy day.

Vaulters come around 10:30 and let me know which pole you want to use at Ludlow HS. You shall need to get transportation there on your own ( no one from team can drive you...utilize parents, please).

11:30 start for you.

If anything changes (like the weather), we shall make an adjustment.

Javelin - Coach Kennedy shall be there.

Distance team - Coach Besser shall be there as well and explain the new event we are running.

Vaulting - Coach Ramesh will likely be there to help us.

Saturday, May 29, 2021

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK/ ALSO TRAINING INFO

Javelin throwers did a terrific job today! I applaud you despite the mist at the end of practice!

For those of you away, it is high recommended that each day you are away, you involve yourself with our warmup as well as drills.

Long Sprinters and Distance Runners - Run for 20- 25 minutes on your own or on a Treadmill or swim or bike for an equal amount of time. Stretch afterwards as needed and make certain to hydrate.

Short Sprinters - Do sets of short speed work. I would suggest 2 - 3 x (4 x 50's )with a break of about 3 minutes in between. Then do core work (60 second planks).

Throwers - practice your movements and specific cues Coach Carr has embedded into your minds. Core work is good. Javelin throwers grab a broom and work on your form as well.

Clear your mind as we prepare for the post season! Enjoy your time off!

We will go back to normal on Tuesday. We are starting the COMPETITIVE PHASE of the season!

Coach Budd is no Einstein, so he is sharing some of HIS wisdom:

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Here is the practice schedule we have covering this week as well as the next.

A lot of activities going on especially for Seniors. We need to make certain that we cover as much as we can, because the new standards are out for the State Sectional at Westfield State.

Wed - May 26: Practice 2 - 4

Thu - May 27: Practice 2 - 3:30

Fri - May 28: Practice 2 - 4

Sat - May 29: Practice 8 - 10

Sun - May 30: Off

Mon - May 31: Practice on own ( Memorial Day)

Tue - Jun 1: Practice 2 - 4

Wed -Jun 2: Meet vs. Ludlow (scrimmage)

Thu - Jun 3: Practice 2 - 4 Senior Prom - Seniors obviously excused

Fri - Jun 4: Graduation - No practice

Sat - Jun 5: Practice 9 - 11

Sun - Jun 6: Practice on own for most

Mon - Jun 7: Practice 2 - 3:30

Tue - Jun 8: Practice 2 - 3:30

Wed - Jun 9: Meet vs. Central

Thu - Jun 10: TBA

Fri - Jun 11: Practice 2 - 4

Sat - Jun 12: Practice 8 - 10

June 17 and June 19 has been reserved for the Western/Central State Sectional Championships - TBA

Friday, May 21, 2021

CAPTAIN AMERICA GIVES US OUR QUOTE THIS WEEK

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

NEVER BE ARROGANT

Here is an example of a runner (Steve Ovett) THINKING he had a race won, but it turned out that John Treact barely nipped him at the finish. IT AIN'T OVER UNTIL IT'S OVER!

DO NOT EVEN LET UP AT THE FINISH LINE!

Sunday, May 16, 2021

QUOTE OF THE WEEK/PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Mon - 2 - 4

Tue- at Agawam bus leaves 2:15

Wed - None

Thu - 2 - 4

Fri - 2 - 4

Sat- 11 -1

TRY NOT

GEORGE LUCAS & YODA

Thursday, May 13, 2021

THREE HIGH JUMP TECHNIQUE VIDEOS

Here are three videos that outline what we are trying to teach. They are slightly different than the way I teach this event, but can give you an idea what we are looking for. Please review.

Saturday, May 8, 2021

PRACTICE CONFUSION

Saturday's MANDATORY practice has been upset by a road race agenda. There is now confusion if and when practice actually is.

I suggest that those going to the road race, come to practice for 8AM for final instructions on their events.

Because of personnel issues, some folks will not be entered on Monday, there shall NOT be a pole vault entry from us for safety reasons. This MIGHT change, but no assurances. Administration can decide.

Read your e-mail for event changes today. Race runners shall be released once they secure their event information. EVERYONE ELSE please arrive for a short practice at 8:30.

NEXT WEEKS practice schedule is as follows and shall be followed accordingly unless MONDAY'S meet is postponed:

WED - 2-4

THU - 2-4

FRI - 2-4

SAT - 8 - 10 (no excuses...AGAWAM on Tuesday)

MON - 2-4

TUE - MEET AT AGAWAM