Team Expectations

1. GIVE YOUR BEST – attitude, attendance, behavior, and effort at all practices and meets.

2. Respect the coaching staff – Boys and girls will train together at times, based on their events. Be respectful of all coaches (from any school) and other assistants.

3. Respect team members, other athletes, teachers and community members. Be respectful in interactions with starters and other meet workers who will be running events at meets. It is a privilege and responsibility to be part of a team, act accordingly.

4. Maintain passing grades – You must pass all classes to be eligible for Track. Grade checks will be required of each athlete, and will be done periodically.

Severe Clause:

- classroom discipline problems

- fighting or administrative suspension

- unexcused absence from practice

- non-participation/wandering, loitering

- hazing or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated

- and other problems complying with team, school or district rules

(subject to case-by-case review)

Termination from the team may result from problems following these guidelines.

We are contributing to an ongoing tradition that we can be proud of at Shepherd Jr. High. Records are posted in the locker room. The effort, discipline, and success you experience go with you! Let us continue to build an outstanding tradition!

“There are no traffic jams along the extra mile” –Roger Staubach

Work Hard,

Coaches McElhaney & Khalil

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Practices officially begin Feb. 9th. Athletes must have all eligibility forms turned in (to Mrs. Soto in the front office) prior to participating in before or after school activities.
• Practices will usually end between 4:30-5:00pm. Practices on some days (typically days before and after a meet) may be a bit shorter. On meet days, athletes should not plan on leaving until after the meet is completed (and cleaned up, if it’s a home meet). Meets are usually finished by 6pm, and buses typically get back by 6:30pm. Office phones are available for use after practices and meets.
• Just as with any task, it is important to have the proper tools when participating in track. For Track, a good pair of shoes can prevent undue strain on ankles, knees, the back, etc. Have all “tools” necessary to practice or compete each day.
• Hydrate. Good hydration begins the night before, so get into a habit of round-the-clock water intake. Sports drinks can be helpful, but don’t forget the water.
• Please let Coaches know of any injury as soon as possible.
• If you have questions or concerns, please call Coach McElhaney at 472-1936.

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Feb. 9 ORIENTATION	10 1^ST PRACTICE	11	12	13	14
16 PRES. DAY -NO PRACTICE-	17	18	19	20 Team pictures	21
23	24	25	26	27	28
March 2	3	4	5 4PM @ MESA JR	6	7
9	10	11	12 4PM HOME VS. STAPLEY	13	14
16 S P -NO PRACTICE-	17 R I ---NO PRACTICE---	18 N G ---NO PRACTICE---	19 B R PRACTICE 9-11AM	20 E A PRACTICE 9-11AM	21 K PRACTICE 9-11AM
23	24	25	26 4PM @ TAYLOR	27	28
30	31	April 1	2 4PM HOME VS. RHODES	3	4
6	7	8	9 4PM HOME VS. SMITH	10 APRIL BREAK -NO PRACTICE-	11
13	14	15	16 4PM HOME V. KINO,BRIMHALL	17	18
20	21 4PM @ FREMONT	22	23	24	25 Track City Championship

CITY CHAMPIONSHIP: SATURDAY, APRIL 25 (APPROX. 9AM-9PM)

COACH MCELHANEY CAN BE REACHED AT 480 472-1936.

see: www.mpsaz.org/mrmac/coach.html