• Goetz Cougars Track and Field 2025

    Team Rules and Regulations

    COACH: Mr. R. Stuart

    Classroom 403

    RStuart@jacksonsd.org

     

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    1.  General Expectations:

    • Athletes are expected to be on time and prepared for practice.

    • Bring water (hydro flasks with your name attached are recommended)

    • Wear weather-appropriate attire

    • Runners need running shoes (this does not mean track shoes).

    • Throwers who are not running should have cross-trainers.

    • An online store will be available for athletes wishing to purchase team apparel.  Orders must be placed by:    

    • Transportation waivers and Pay to Participate information are available on Google Classroom.  We will collect all forms and fees by March 15th.  If we do not have these from you, you cannot participate.

    2.  Locker Room Conduct:

     

    Athletes are expected to be in the gym at 2:35 pm, following the end of their last class.  When you are in the gym, you are seated and on your best behavior until the arrival of your coach or coaches.

    • No one should be in the locker room without a coach.

    • 5 minutes in and out - we are not spending our practice in the bathroom.

    • Absolutely NO PHONES in the locker room.  You'll get one warning, and then phones will be held by coaches until the end of practice.

    • DO NOT leave belongings in the locker room.  You will not have access to it during or after practice.

    3. After getting dressed:

     

    Once dressed, gather at the bleachers outside.  This is your time to have a light snack and water.  The outdoor trailers (H for boys & I for girls) will be opened for bathroom use.  This muster area should be kept clean at all times. PICK UP ALL THE TRASH.

     

    4. Beginning Practice:

     

    Practice begins @ 2:45 pm with WARM UPS & STRETCHES: Coaches will lead you through this routine until team captains are chosen.

     

    • 1 lap around the field (no woods)

    • Stretch

    • Team dynamics

     

     

    5.  Team Meeting

     

    Following Warm Ups, Stretches, and Dynamics, athletes will gather for a team meeting. Coaches will go over information, make announcements, hand out materials, and discuss the plan for practice.

     

    6. Event-specific break-outs: 

     

    Once the events you will be participating in have been determined by your coaches, you will join your event coaches for event-specific training and workouts.

     

    7.  Competition Team vs. Practice Squad

     

    You are competing for a place on the COMPETITION TEAM.  Athletes who demonstrate team values and exceptionalism in their given events can qualify.

     

    8.  Personal Conduct: Know the TEAM VALUES:  Get "R.I.P.T."

    • Respect

      • You will be the best version of yourself. We represent our school and our community of Jackson on and off the field.  Adhering to our team values is more than an expectation - it is required to maintain your place on the team.

      • Behavioral misconduct, whether in school or athletic participation, will not be tolerated.

    • Integrity

      • Academic integrity - classes come first - make sure you are a student in good standing in your core subjects.

      • A “Work Hard” attitude is required.  There are no shortcuts to improvement.  To win and succeed, athletes are expected to put in the work.

    • Perseverance

      • As a member of the team, you have an obligation to attend practices and competitions and focus on personal improvement.  You are expected to remain dedicated to these endeavors the entire season.

    • Teamwork 

      • There is no place for negativity on the teams.  We practice healthy competition.  Everybody will try their best, and we will all respect one another’s contributions to the teams.  This same level of respect will be extended to our opponents.

    An athlete's inability to live up to these team standards is a cause for suspension and even dismissal from team activities.