FINAL RESULTS

Central/Western Girls Results

Algonquin 113

Wachusett 87

Shrewsbury 56

Nashoba 43.5

Burncoat 40

E. Long 39

W. Spfld 30

N. Middle 29

N.Hamp 26.5

Amherst 26

Shep. Hill 25

Longmead 25

Ludlow 24.5

Agawam 22

Chicopee 20.5

Pittsfield 20

Marlborough 20

Leominster 19

Minnechaug 17.5

Groton - Duns 14

Central 13

Westboro 10.5

Commerce 5

Tantasqua 4

Worcester Tec 3

Chic Comp 2

Since there was none this year, whom would you say are the unofficial WESTERN MASS champs?

LIGHTNING AND THUNDER

 Thunderstorm coming thru East Longmeadow in the next 30 minutes.

We shall TRY to set practice for 3PM for 4 x 100 relay, hurdles, distance,and sprints. Javelin throwers can come around 5 to work with Coach Kennedy. I shall confirm by 2PM.  

Will also try to set up high jump.

So far meet is on for tomorrow. If not, we may have to move to Saturday at 10am.

Please try to be at school today to finalize assignments for meet.  I know it's tough because everything is literally "up in the air".

Otherwise we will go at 4:30 to get on track if we can before Lacrosse game...but that is iffy.

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!

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

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

Great effort springs naturally from great attitude.

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.

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