Edina Girls Cross Country2014 Parent/Athlete/Coach Meeting

Introduction

120+ Girls

2014 Team Mission: To become one of the top cross country teams in the state of Minnesota by providing a place for all ability levels

Coaches

Matt Gabrielson – Head Coach

Lynn Sosnowski – Assistant

Beth Cornwell – Assistant

Andi Loger – Assistant/Middle School Coach

Dani Stack – Assistant Coach

Julie Gabrielson – Volunteer Assistant

Captains & Parents

Logan Sweeney – Chris and Dan Sweeney

Hannah Martin – Mike and Geri Martin

Sunita Walker – Vic and Susan Walker

Hailey Guyette – Tina and Mike Guyette

Runner Safety

Buddy system

Sidewalks as first option

Road Running Be a defensive Runner

No more than two abreast

Left hand side of road facing traffic

Never cross the road unless at an intersection`

Always be alert at intersections

Extra Precautions Run only at ECC Campus

Run with a reflective running vest

Parent volunteers

Website

www.edinaschools.org/girlscrosscountry

Website links

Team calendar, meet info, results, quick links, etc

Check team calendar for last updated date

Parents Guide to Running CC

Iron Depletion Article

Stores for shoes/equipment

Buy a running watch

Timex Ironman 30 lap from Target, Wal-Mart or running store

$60 team social assessment

Race day tshirt

Banquet

Meet snacks

Gatorade

Team Guidelines

Being a student-athlete

Be on time, respect coaches and teammates, no profanity

Sleep, Fuel, Hydrate

Excused vs. unexcused absences

Logistics

Shuttle buses VV door 16 2:45 to ECC, 3:20 to ECC. Stay there for next rotation of

buses if run out of room on the bus.

Weather Only deterrents are lightning and heat

We will ALWAYS meet for practice

Appropriate Clothing

Busing to meets Schedule, departure times, meet times, race times

sent via weekly communication, always posted on website

Rides Home

Training Room Tschida and Eric

Questions???

NEW Parent Q and A following meeting