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:

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

CAPTAIN AMERICA GIVES US OUR QUOTE THIS WEEK

 

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!

 

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

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.

 

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

 Julia (Backwards)Boucher has our quote of the week

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

PLEASE VOTE FOR ERIN LAVELLE FOR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

https://www.masslive.com/highschoolsports/2021/04/masslive-athlete-of-the-week-vote-for-this-weeks-winner.html-4

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

It is better to look ahead and prepare, than to look back and regret.

JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE

WORLD AND OLYMPIC CHAMPION

LONG JUMP

HEPTATHLON

East Longmeadow Girls Indoor Track Wmass Champ 2016

We were NOT supposed to win according to Mass Jive...

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

 

VACATION WEEK PRACTICES

 We shall have to improvise next week as there are limitations to the school's availability inside. I also would like to be around when the trainer makes herself available...she has a life too outside of the school.

Wednesday, Bus leaves ELHS at 2:30

So here is what I am proposing starting Thursday after our meet:

Thursday: Off day - take time to prepare studies and get ready for vacation

Friday : 3:00

Saturday: 8:00am on turf (weather permitting)

Sunday:  off do stretching on your own

Monday: 9:00am Meet at Track

Tuesday: 3:00pm meet at Track or School if bad weather

Wednesday: Meet at 4:00 (arrive by 2:30 for set up)

Thursday : off

Friday: off - workout on own 

Saturday: off - workout on own : Distance run with Scott

Sunday: off (those doing outdoor be prepared to start right away)

Monday: 2 to 4 (Outdoor Starts)

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Don't stop when you're TIRED, Stop when you're DONE!

 Allyson Felix

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK