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1 Registration Breakfast February 6, 2016 Pal Roach Senior Director

2 Welcome USATF Video Year In Review

3 Agenda Welcome T Northwest Flyers History P Intro to Youth Track & Field USATF Who s Who (Coaches & Admin) P Recap of Last Year T NW Flyers Junior Olympians T Guest Speaker P 2016 Practice Information D 2016 Track Meet Schedule D Registration L College Scholarship Program K Director s Comments P NWF Social Committee / Team Moms C Summary P = Pal T = Tony D = Donnell L = Linette K = Dr K C/A = Charmetria/Avonda

4 Northwest Flyers History Founded 29 years ago by Fred Newhouse US Olympic Gold Medalist in Track & Field Mission: Foster the development of youth track & field in Northwest Houston Provide long term growth opportunities to young athletes thru their association with this sport The club is governed by the USATF youth track system Emphasize learning and fundamentals Expert coaches, elite clinics, focused practices

5 Intro to Youth Track & Field USATF Video It All Starts Here

6 NW Flyers Senior Head Coaches Pal Roach Dave Bogert Paul Gates Donnell Carter Ellen Robinson Alan Sims Eric Wentworth Speed & Conditioning Javelin Throws Distance Sprints, Hurdles Sprints, Jumps Distance

7 NW Flyers Head Coaches D An Carter Bose Oseni Monica Davis Maurice Edwards Gregory Lake David Lehman Bill Stoneman Richie Mercado * Angela Mosley Kim Ridgeway Tony Runnels Sprints Sprints Sprints Sprints Sprints Sprints Distance / Race-Walk Pole Vault, High Jump Multis, Throws Multis, Throws Throws

8 Administration Senior DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR / FUNDRAISING ASST DIRECTOR ASST DIRECTOR SECR / REGISTRAR TREASURER PUBLICITY / COMMUNICATIONS Volunteer Coordinator Pal Roach (281) Tony Runnels (832) Donnell Carter (281) Alan Sims (713) Gregory Lake (832) Linette Roach (281) Sheryl Montgomery (281) Charmetria House (713) Cathleen Vickers (713)

9 Last Season s Recap (2015) Approximately 225 athletes, ages athletes advanced to the Regional Track Champs at Abilene, TX Team won 8 individual state titles, 4 sprint relay titles 45 athletes qualified for nationals in approx 110 events!! ** 45 at USATF Track Junior Olympics (Jacksonville, FL) 4 at USATF Cross Country Junior Olympics (ABQ, New Mexico) ** Team won 14 Medals, 2 Relay medals, and 2 GOLD MEDALS at the USATF JO s in Track!!! ** Graduated 6 seniors to NCAA college track programs Made new friends, learned and had fun NW Flyers Junior Olympians PLEASE STAND UP! ** = Team Record

Guest Speaker Kenny Banks Kenneth Banks had one of the best collegiate jump marks in the US, highlights: HJ PR = 7 6 ½ High Jumper NJCAA indoor champion NJCAA all- American Rank #1 collegiate high

10 Guest Speaker Kenny Banks Kenneth Banks had one of the best collegiate jump marks in the US, highlights: HJ PR = 7 6 ½ High Jumper NJCAA indoor champion NJCAA all- American Rank #1 collegiate high Jumper Rank # 5 high jumper U.S.A Personal best ranks in the top 25 performance in the high jump Jumped 21 inches over his standing height 5 9 Past meet performances TAC 86 4th place TAC 87 9th place US Olympic sports festival team(86,87,89) TAC 88 4th place 88 U.S. Olympic trials Team USA Manager

11 Kenny Banks (cont d) USATF National Team Mgmt 2014 indoors world championships team Manager (Poland ) 2015 outdoors World Relays team Manager (Bahamas ) 2016 indoor world championships Head team Manager (Portland ) USATF Alumni Board member College University Of Arkansas Parkland College Chicago State

14 USATF Win With Integrity Pledge I pledge to make good decisions in my life. I will be an enthusiastic and positive person. I will live with integrity every day; I will lead a healthy, active lifestyle. I will take pride in my successes on the playing field and in the classroom; I will be honest and drug-free, knowing cheaters never win. I am a Champion!

15 2016 Practice Information Practice begins week of Feb. 16, :00 PM (includes lights at Cy-Creek HS) Locations All Running Events Cypress Creek HS (Mon, Thurs) Distance Cypress Creek YMCA Trail (Tues) [starts wk March3] Shot / Discus Klein Forest HS (Tues, Wed) Javelin Tomball Intermediate School (Sun) Special Sessions Hurdles, Sprints, Jumps [starts wk April 11] Pole vault St. John s School (Sun) [starts wk April 11] Varsity athletes in middle school / high school feel free to join practice at the end of your school season (April) Hurdles, jumps, pole vault, and javelin should also attend running practice

16 2016 Track Meet Schedule (USATF) Weekly track meets Saturday Mar 27 thru Jun 4 NW Flyers Meet May (Klein Stadium) Gulf 1st Qualifying Round----June (HISD Barnett) Gulf Youth Championships----June (HISD Barnett) Region 12 Championships--- July 5-9 (Odessa, TX) USATF National Junior Olympics----July (Sacramento, CA)

17 Registration Complete online registration on team website Must bring requested documents to first practice 2 copies of birth certificate and 1 photo Registration fee $250 for all members (includes $75 buyout) Team Uniform (competition jersey and shorts), T-shirt USATF Card w/ insurance Club Dues 2 nd + child family member discount Early bird discount at Kickoff Breakfast Feb 6

18 NW Flyers College Scholarship Fund Goal: to provide college scholarships to exemplary student-athletes who have made long term commitments to the NW Flyers and the sport of Track & Field One-time merit awards up to $500 Program description and application are posted on the team website NOW!!! Completed apps due by April 30, 2016

19 Facts Don t Lie The world s oldest organized sport, and most watched event of the Olympics #1 high school and junior high school participatory sport #1 college scholarship opportunity for girls #3 college scholarship opportunity for boys 89% of the 2014 Big 10 recruiting class (305 athletes across 14 teams) played multiple sports 59% of the players in 2014 NFL Draft ran track (only 6% played baseball) The top five quarterbacks in college football all have track backgrounds

20 Director s Recap The Northwest Flyers is a youth track team, affiliated with USATF, a competitive development system for youth track & field** The team as a regular schedule of practices, competitions, and championships each season The training sessions and competitions are age appropriate but physically challenging An excellent program for those who aspire to compete on their varsity middle school or high school track team All volunteer program no conflict of interests to meet salary, facility, & operating costs Fundraising goal for the year is $20,000 USATF certified coaching, teaching is our coaching method (camps, clinics, video) A sport for life introduce kids to a healthy positive approach to running and fitness ** Note: this is not a recreational program

21 Age Divisions for 2016 The athlete's year of birth shall determine their competition bracket. Age Division Year of Birth 8 & Under (prev Sub-bantam) 2008+* 9 & 10 (previously Bantam) & 12 (previously Midget) & 14 (previously Youth) & 16 (previously Intermediate) & 18 (previously Young) Top 5 athletes in the Regional Meet advance to JOs! 7-8 YOs can compete at Nationals * Drug testing continues (Youth+)

22 It All Starts Here Commitment Level Competing at a national level requires a lot of resources and the commitment of all participants. As an all-volunteer program our most precious resource is the time of our coaches, staff, and parent volunteers To use our resources effectively and fairly for the benefit of all that join the NW Flyers Track Club, athletes are expected to make the reasonable commitment of: practicing regularly (75%) competing regularly (75%) supporting our home track meet (100%) and participating in the championships (100%) Membership under any other basis requires a written request for exception by the parents and the approval of the Director

23 NW Flyers Fitness Test We want every athlete to have a safe and positive experience in the sport. NW Flyers has a minimum fitness standard for all athletes to join Testing for readiness to train today Based on President s Council on Physical Fitness Experienced athletes are exempt (prior track club, school track team) The test standard is posted on the team website Must pass the 50 th percentile (within 1 st first 2 weeks of practice)

24 NWF Social Committee Parents, Get Connected! Team list/newsletter (we don t phone chain!!!) NWF Web Posted practice schedule, meet schedule, contacts, documents NWF Track Central Team performance data management Roster administration NWF Twitter Used for urgent messages You must self register NWF Facebook You must self register Join the NWF Parent Social Committee We need team Moms and Dads!!!

25 Summary Welcome to all newcomers Reminder to submit paperwork Visit the Information Desks Athletes are required to submit written goals for season on the first day of practice Thanks to our coaches / staff / parent volunteers Thank you sponsors! Youth Runner Magazine Chick-Fil-A Cutten Rd Fleet Feet Sports USATF Youth Division

26 2016 Athlete Goals Your goals for the season Specific Measurable Attainable Every athlete must complete! First/Last Name, Age, Event, Goals Fill out your card & bring to practice

27 Other Resources Northwest Flyers Home Web-Site USATF Web-Sites username=usatfgulf AAU Web-Site Other

28 What to Wear Practice running or cross training shoe Avoid basketball or tennis shoes!!! Bring your own water bottle and towel Competition track shoes (1/4 spikes) Consider middle distance or youth track shoe Beginners should avoid event-specific shoes Dress for hot & humid weather Hats, umbrellas, sun screen (team tent) Where to buy shoes Fleet Feet (ask for NW Flyers discount) Academy, Sports Authority

29 What to Eat Fluid Replacement avoid dehydration by drinking water throughout the sporting event Before Event Drink 2-3 cups fluid 2 hours before the event Drink 1 1 ½ cups 10 mins before the event During the Event Drink ½ - 1 cup every mins After the Event Replace 80% of your weight loss with water before next practice Eating Between Events concentrate on high carb, low fat foods Air popped popcorn, rice cakes NutraGrain bars, Fig Newtons Pretzels, Animal Crackers, bagels Gatorade, Powerade, Propel, fruit juice

30 Notes:

P = Pal T = Tony L = Linette D = Donnell

P = Pal T = Tony L = Linette D = Donnell Registration Breakfast February 5, 2011 Pal Roach Director www.northwestflyers.org Agenda Introduction - T Northwest Flyers History - P Track & Field Facts - USATF Who s Who (Coaches & Admin) - P Recap