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5/5/2025 (Week #9)
5/5/2025 (Week #9)
OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians
"BEAUTIFUL!!!" is the best way to describe Saturday's competition, help, and weather. Everyone did a great job "Making Their Day" at the Special Olympics meet on Saturday. Thank your or donating a spring Saturday to help make this happen. 750 Athletes (The Largest Ever) completed in many different events.
FUNDRAISER!!!: WE NEED YOUR HELP
WHY: We have the largest T.E.A.M. ever for the 3rd year in a row. As you have seen we have been dealing with the growing pains of this GREAT PROBLEM in many ways this season.
Additionally, we have facility needs that need attention and our support systems for those have been exhausted, short of a major CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. (Eg. OHS Budget / Boosters)
WHO: Everyone! T.E.A.M. in this and all other respects. The Boy's and Girl's T.E.A.M.'s have different funding goals and different sites, but the same end goal of helping with the above.
HOW: Here is the Process Overview 20-30 good emails uploaded ASAP. (We keep 100% of our donations) Here is the Participant Page information for setting up your page.
Here too is the How-To Video for setting up your page and uploading emails. (Wednesday at practice)
WHERE: Here is the BOY'S page and the GIRL'S page main site / shareable links. (Please, Boy's use Boy's and Girl's use Girl's when sharing)
BOY'S sign-up page GIRL'S sign-up page (for those yet to create and account.) T.E.A.M.
Competition Notes:
- We practice to PERFORM at competitions. (Otherwise we're just donating time.) Put yourself out there 100% and see what happens. In a word, "Missouri" the "Show Me" state.
SHOW everyone (yourself) what you can do! SHOW how TOUGH you are! SHOW how you perform in Bad Weather! SHOW how much you LOVE this!
- KNOW THE NUMBERS... If you have goal times or positions on your mind take a look at the Stats Doc, last year's state qualifying times / distance, and / or what does it take to make a varsity relay? Where am I at? Where do I want to be? What's it going to take to get there? (see the links / videos at the end of the email)
- SLEEP can be the best performance enhancer we have. The Goal: 8 straight hours of uninterrupted SLEEP from around 10:00pm to 6:00am (Science)
***The night BEFORE the "Night Before" competition is the most important!***
- Positive Self Talk: Talk to yourself like you are your biggest fan. Use "you" language in a positive way. Negative self talk makes us anxious / tight and Positive Self Talk makes us relaxed warriors.
Don't take my word for it... Science of Self Talk The MIND is the single thing that can take you from nowhere to somewhere in a matter of seconds.
***"The T.E.A.M!. - The T.E.A.M.! - The T.E.A.M.! Repeat as much as necessary to absorb the message / meaning.***
HOUSEKEEPING:
Thank You, Parents & Guardians!!!: The food items are so clutch for us especially as we transition into warmer weather. (We Hope) Here is the May 6 & May 9 Snack Sign Up and T.E.A.M. Dinner 5/5/25!
Concession Stand Help Needed:
May 19 - JV/Varsity Softball 4:30 - 7:00pm
Prom Planning: This is an extremely important component for both general safety and of the weekend leading up to the Conference meet. Please remember your commitment to your family, your T.E.A.M.mates, and your obligation to uphold the OHS Athletic Code of Conduct.
Take time to create THE PLAN, share THE PLAN with parents/friends, stick to THE PLAN, and HELP OTHERS to do likewise. (Who is going Where, When, and How)
Prom is supposed to be FUN so have fun and avoid behavior that you may regret later. Finally remember SLEEP is your best performance enhancer, so make a hard bedtime a part of THE PLAN.
Competition Information: Reminder Alternate Transportation Sheets (Fillable) are due 24 prior to the event.
Additional Competitions!!! Poynette Varsity Reserve 5/15/25
4/28/2025 (Week #8)
4/28/2025 (Week #8)
"BOOOOOM!!!" is the best way to describe last week. Friday was a total T.E.A.M. Effort! The Boys won the meet in dominant fashion and the Girls finished a strong 2nd. And we all learned some valuable lessons about T.E.A.M. and what it takes to Get-It-Done in less than ideal conditions.
- GREAT EFFORT energizes the whole T.E.A.M. / Seeing it makes us all feel POWERFUL!
- WINNING IS FUN!!!! Whether it's an event, a relay, or even your heat / fright. It just feels GooooooD to WIN.
- GRAB IT!!! Persistence / A Competitive Edge / Will helps us push through / persist when competition gets stiff and / or conditions are less than ideal. (Rain, Cold, Heat, Facilities, etc.)
- It's BETTER TOGETHER!!! Individual dominance / excellence is cool, but a T.E.A.M. of individuals sacrificing / scraping / pushing / overcoming together is way more rewarding.
Captains: (Nominated By Your Peers) This is an honor that comes with extra responsibilities. These folks are to set the example on and off the Track / Field and help lead the way.
Girls: Kailyn Winterberg & Annabelle Schwarz Boys: Hans Kiesau & Kyle Rohn Congratulations!!!
FUNDRAISER!!!: I alluded to this earlier this season, but now we are ready for our launch.
WHY: We have the largest T.E.A.M. ever for the 3rd year in a row. As you have seen we have been dealing with the growing pains of this GREAT PROBLEM in many ways this season.
Additionally, we have facility needs that need attention and our support systems for those have been exhausted, short of a major CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. (Eg. OHS Budget / Boosters)
WHO: Everyone! T.E.A.M. in this and all other respects. The Boy's and Girl's T.E.A.M.'s have different funding goals and different sites, but the same end goal of helping with the above.
HOW: Here is the Process Overview 20-30 good emails uploaded Wednesday. (We keep 100% of our donations) Here is the Participant Page information for setting up your page.
Here too is the How-To Video for setting up your page and uploading emails. (Wednesday at practice)
WHERE: Here is the BOY'S page and the GIRL'S page main site / shareable links. (Please, Boy's use Boy's and Girl's use Girl's when sharing)
Competition Notes:
- We practice to PERFORM at competitions. (Otherwise we're just donating time.) Put yourself out there 100% and see what happens. In a word, "Missouri" the "Show Me" state.
SHOW everyone (yourself) what you can do! SHOW how TOUGH you are! SHOW how you perform in Bad Weather! SHOW how much you LOVE this!
- KNOW THE NUMBERS... If you have goal times or positions on your mind take a look at the Stats Doc, last year's state qualifying times / distance, and / or what does it take to make a varsity relay? Where am I at? Where do I want to be? What's it going to take to get there? (see the links / videos at the end of the email)
- SLEEP can be the best performance enhancer we have. The Goal: 8 straight hours of uninterrupted SLEEP from around 10:00pm to 6:00am (Science)
***The night BEFORE the "Night Before" competition is the most important!***
- Positive Self Talk: Talk to yourself like you are your biggest fan. Use "you" language in a positive way. Negative self talk makes us anxious / tight and Positive Self Talk makes us relaxed warriors.
Don't take my word for it... Science of Self Talk The MIND is the single thing that can take you from nowhere to somewhere in a matter of seconds.
***"The T.E.A.M!. - The T.E.A.M.! - The T.E.A.M.! Repeat as much as necessary to absorb the message / meaning.***
HOUSEKEEPING:
Thank You, Parents & Guardians!!!: The food items are so clutch for us especially as we transition into warmer weather. (We Hope) Here is the April 29 & May 2 Snack Sign Up!
Concession Stand Help Needed:
May 19 - JV/Varsity Softball 4:30 - 7:00pm
Special Olympics!!!: Saturday May 3rd we host the Regional Special Olympics Track & Field Meet. This is a GREAT EVENT and our PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT for the OHS Track & Field T.E.A.M. Here is the sign-up link for our meet. Parents & Guardians please help your athletes make this a priority just like a competition, and please help them complete the sign up process as well if need be. This is one of our PROUDEST days as a T.E.A.M. as we SERVE others and the greater Track & Field community.
Home Meets: As many of you know we rely heavily on our Parent / Guardian / Sibling Support T.E.A.M. to help us pull off high caliber home meets. Our 1st of 5 being April 21st. Working meets takes many hands and there are many different ways to serve on a home meet day. (You can even get paid!) Usually this system works best when workers are confident in their positions and that comes through consistency. If you have helped out in the past please consider doing so again in the same capacity / duty. If you're new please consider pairing up with another worker that may have some prior experience/ insite. In short... WE NEED YOUR HELP! Here is how you can sign up to help... Please review the list of workers and reach out to Mrs. Spencer-Grant and/or Mr. Jameson to get yourself on the list.
***Thank you ALL for considering***
Competition Information: Reminder Alternate Transportation Sheets (Fillable) are due 24 prior to the event. Please also remember that the BASIC EXPECTATION is to have athletes ride two and from competitions on the bus as a T.E.A.M. I'm getting a lot of Travel Forms and that's OK if you have a legitimate reason for an early departure. There's more good to do / see at a competition if we take our focus off of our individual desires, fears, or comfort in the moment and look for opportunities to help, support, learn, etc...
Additional Competitions!!! Deforest Throws Scrimmage 4/29/25 (Baraboo throws are behind on construction) Poynette Varsity Reserve 5/15/25
4/22/2025 (Week #7)
4/22/2025 (Week #7)
OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians
Yet ANOTHER great week of OHS Track & Field in the books.
This week we have 3 COMPETITION opportunities!!!
STUDENT ATHLETES: We are past our 3rd quarter grading period and have recently received eligibility reports. Some of us need a little extra academic support. This could be an opportunity to grow in the discipline of a "Student Athlete" and it could be an opportunity for T.E.A.M.mates to help support each other. "Student Athletes" are as the saying goes Students 1st and Athletes 2nd and that's all well and true, but that does not absolve someone from their responsibility to the Athlete / T.E.A.M. responsibilities. We need to be individually responsible for not letting the T.E.A.M. suffer, and the T.E.A.M. can react by helping in the ways we can to help T.E.A.M.mates carry the responsibilities of a "Student Athlete." We need to find a way to carry both...
NOTES FROM COMPETITION:
T.E.A.M.: We WARM-UP as a T.E.A.M. and WRAP-UP as a T.E.A.M. at EVERY COMPETITION. This has been a proud tradition for us on the OHS Track & Field T.E.A.M. and due to some Extra Cold nights and some alternative meet formats this has been abbreviated a bit. This week let's bring it BACK TO CENTER at all 3 of our competitions.
LEADERSHIP: Every year we as an OHS Track & Field T.E.A.M. vote / nominate our Captains / T.E.A.M. Leaders into position. This will take place on Wednesday this week. Every athlete has the opportunity to nominate up to 3 people. (Boys vote for boys & Girls for girls) the results of these nominations will be shared Thursday at practice. While this will result in a few individuals on the T.E.A.M. gaining EXTRA RESPONSIBILITIES. Everyone has an opportunity to lead by choosing to be a great T.E.A.M.mate.
SEE-IT / BE-IT: It's that time of the year when we can start to make postseason DREAMS a reality. It's time to remember that early dream we started the season with and make it a clearer picture. Video is now available in almost every meet folder and here is a fun resource where we can see some of the GREAT RACES IN OHS HISTORY! DREAM BIG!
HOUSEKEEPING:
Thank You, Parents & Guardians!!!: Thank you Parent T.E.A.M. for all of your support / work putting together snacks for our competitions thus far. Here is the April 22, 24 & 25 Snack Sign Up!
These are some of the things that ONLY YOU can do, and it makes such a difference! Thank You - Thank You - Thank You!
Concession Stand Help Needed:
April 24 - JV/Varsity Softball 4:30 – 7:00pm
May 19 - JV/Varsity Softball 4:30 - 7:00pm
Special Olympics: Saturday May 3rd we host the Regional Special Olympics Track & Field Meet. This is a GREAT EVENT and our PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT for the OHS Track & Field T.E.A.M. Here is the sign-up link for our meet. Parents & Guardians please help your athletes make this a priority just like a competition, and please help them complete the sign up process as well if need be. This is one of our PROUDEST days as a T.E.A.M. as we SERVE others and the greater Track & Field community.
Home Meets: As many of you know we rely heavily on our Parent / Guardian / Sibling Support T.E.A.M. to help us pull off high caliber home meets. Our 1st of 5 being April 21st. Working meets takes many hands and there are many different ways to serve on a home meet day. (You can even get paid!) Usually this system works best when workers are confident in their positions and that comes through consistency. If you have helped out in the past please consider doing so again in the same capacity / duty. If you're new please consider pairing up with another worker that may have some prior experience/ insite. In short... WE NEED YOUR HELP! Here is how you can sign up to help... Please review the list of workers and reach out to Mrs. Spencer-Grant and/or Mr. Jameson to get yourself on the list.
***Thank you ALL for considering***
Results:
Badger Challenge. Please see the Stats Doc to track your season progress / team points. (Where am I / Where have I been / Where am I going?)
Competition Information: Reminder Alternate Transportation Sheets (Fillable) are due 24 prior to the event. Please also remember that the BASIC EXPECTATION is to have athletes ride two and from competitions on the bus as a T.E.A.M. I'm getting a lot of Travel Forms and that's OK if you have a legitimate reason for an early departure. There's more good to do / see at a competition if we take our focus off of our individual desires, fears, or comfort in the moment and look for opportunities to help, support, learn, etc..
4/14/2025 (Week #6)
4/14/2025 (Week #6)
OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians
This past week we had great opportunities for competition and the STATS DOC is blowing up with PR's!!!
BELIEVE it or NOT this is the HALF-WAY point in the season! (6/12)
This week we only have one competition, The BADGER CHALLENGE in Portage on Tuesday night. Seeing as this was our only competition opportunity this week we were able to secure extra relay entries on both T.E.A.M.s so we could maximize our offerings. This took a bit of back and forth with meet management and coaches so I apologize for the later than normal entity line-up. (Please see below)
NOTES FROM COMPETITION:
Our MIND / ATTITUDE controls our BODY! You are always a CHANGE OF MIND away from a major BREAKTHROUGH! And right now you need to BELIEVE in what you cannot see / feel. Once you break through with a next level performance you become more self aware than ever what you're capable of. The TRICK is to get their MENTALLY before it happens physically. Often this is what we as COACHES STRUGGLE with. We see it, we believe it, but how do we pass that on. ATHLETES, if any coach, T.E.A.M.mate, or parent tells you they see something great in you that seems foreign or impossible to you in the moment, just take a second and appreciate the FACT that you may not be the greatest expert on how GOOD YOU CAN BE. That shred of doubt in your own perception / the belief in what another is telling you could be the sliver of belief that helps you BREAK THROUGH.
ALT's ARE "IN:" When we are assigned to an "ALTERNATE" position on a relay, we need to prepare for that event like we are running it! It would be an avoidable let down if a main relay member went down and an ALT was not ready (Sweaty) to race. Relays are MORE IMPORTANT than our individual events as they directly affect at least 3 other T.E.A.M.mates. ALWAYS BE READY!
HOUSEKEEPING:
Thank You, Parents & Guardians!!!: Thank you Parent T.E.A.M. for all of your support / work putting together snacks for our competitions thus far. Here is the April 14th Snack Sign Up!
These are some of the things that ONLY YOU can do, and it makes such a difference! Thank You - Thank You - Thank You!
Special Olympics: Saturday May 3rd we host the Regional Special Olympics Track & Field Meet. This is a GREAT EVENT and our PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT for the OHS Track & Field T.E.A.M. Here is the sign-up link for our meet. Parents & Guardians please help your athletes make this a priority just like a competition, and please help them complete the sign up process as well if need be. This is one of our PROUDEST days as a T.E.A.M. as we SERVE others and the greater Track & Field community.
Home Meets: As many of you know we rely heavily on our Parent / Guardian / Sibling Support T.E.A.M. to help us pull off high caliber home meets. Our 1st of 5 being April 21st. Working meets takes many hands and there are many different ways to serve on a home meet day. (You can even get paid!) Usually this system works best when workers are confident in their positions and that comes through consistency. If you have helped out in the past please consider doing so again in the same capacity / duty. If you're new please consider pairing up with another worker that may have some prior experience/ insite. In short... WE NEED YOUR HELP! Here is how you can sign up to help... Please review the list of workers and reach out to Mrs. Spencer-Grant and/or Mr. Jameson to get yourself on the list.
***Thank you ALL for considering***
Results:
Bruce Fischer Invite. Please see the Stats Doc to track your season progress / team points. (Where am I / Where have I been / Where am I going?)
Competition Information: Reminder Alternate Transportation Sheets (Fillable) are due 24 prior to the event.
Regardless of where you compete or what you compete in, REMEMBER our INDIVIDUAL EFFORT / PERFORMANCE matters to everyone on the T.E.A.M. And always take advantage of the opportunities you have to compete. GREAT EFFORT / PERFORMANCES are CONTAGIOUS no matter who puts it out there we all benefit from witnessing it. (All of us can do this)
4/7/2025 (Week #5)
4/7/2025 (Week #5)
OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians
This past week we had a great opportunity to put in quality work and take it to some HIGH LEVEL competition on Saturday. It was so AMAZING to see our athletes compete with the states BEST and to know that we have some of the states best lining up at practice every day.
BIG SHOUT OUT to Jacob Yoerger who placed 2nd in the PV (14-6)
State level competitor or NOT YET. The standard stays the same... T - E - A - M! What you did / didn't do over Spring Break matters to yourself and all of the rest of you T.E.A.M.mates. Everyone has a part to play and they all MATTER to EVERYONE!
Additionally, this past week was a great opportunity to heal and build back stronger for those of us that are currently struggling / dealing with minor and hopefully not major injuries. There is a time in the season when we need to be tough and push through pain, discomfort, fear, fatigue, etc. This part of the season is not that time. Now is the time to take time to heal and grow. In a similar vein, the progress we SEEK is not always the progress we SEE. Progress in athletics, especially Track & Field, happens like a STAIRCASE rather than an ELEVATOR. Sometimes it seems like we are not progressing or possibly even going backwards. These moments are common and a part of the NATURAL PROGRESSION / growth. Like a tree, speed / strength / endurance grows slowly. The only "trick" is to stay full of FOOD / WATER and stay in the SUNLIGHT of practice / competition.
Finally, our MIND / ATTITUDE controls our BODY! You are always a change of mind away from a major BREAKTHROUGH! And right now you need to BELIEVE in what you cannot see / feel. Once you break through with a next level performance you become more self aware than ever what you're capable of. The TRICK is to get their MENTALLY before it happens physically. Often this is what we as COACHES STRUGGLE with. We see it, we believe it, but how do we pass that on. ATHLETES, if any coach, T.E.A.M.mate, or parent tells you they see something great in you that seems foreign or impossible to you in the moment, just take a second and appreciate the FACT that you may not be the greatest expert on how GOOD YOU CAN BE. That shred of doubt in your own perception / the belief in what another is telling you could be the sliver of belief that helps you BREAK THROUGH.
Thank You, Parents & Guardians!!!: Thank you Parent T.E.A.M. for all of your support / work putting together snacks for our competitions thus far. Here is the April 8th and 11th Snack Sign Up!
These are some of the things that ONLY YOU can do, and it makes such a difference! Thank You - Thank You - Thank You!
Special Olympics: Saturday May 3rd we host the Regional Special Olympics Track & Field Meet. This is a GREAT EVENT and our PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT for the OHS Track & Field T.E.A.M. Here is the sign-up link for our meet. Parents & Guardians please help your athletes make this a priority just like a competition, and please help them complete the sign up process as well if need be. This is one of our PROUDEST days as a T.E.A.M. as we SERVE others and the greater Track & Field community.
Home Meets: As many of you know we rely heavily on our Parent / Guardian / Sibling Support T.E.A.M. to help us pull off high caliber home meets. Our 1st of 5 being April 21st. Working meets takes many hands and there are many different ways to serve on a home meet day. (You can even get paid!) Usually this system works best when workers are confident in their positions and that comes through consistency. If you have helped out in the past please consider doing so again in the same capacity / duty. If you're new please consider pairing up with another worker that may have some prior experience/ insite. In short... WE NEED YOUR HELP! Here is how you can sign up to help... Please review the list of workers and reach out to Mrs. Spencer-Grant and/or Mr. Jameson to get yourself on the list.
***Thank you ALL for considering***
AFTER BREAK we will be back on the outdoor competition trail starting on APRIL 8th back at MONONA GROVE. So come back ready to compete when we start Week #5!
Regardless of where you competed or what you competed in, REMEMBER our INDIVIDUAL EFFORT / PERFORMANCE matters to everyone on the T.E.A.M. And always take advantage of the opportunities you have to compete. GREAT EFFORT / PERFORMANCES are CONTAGIOUS no matter who puts it out there we all benefit from witnessing it. (All of us can do this)
Housekeeping Items:
Pictures / Uniforms: We have new uniforms that just arrived late last week and plan to make another order here this week based on how those fit. We will also shoot for Thursday April 10th for our new picture day. There will be a bit of a uniform shuffle to cover folks until we have our final jersey order complete. (still growing)
Please see the Stats Doc to track your season progress / team points. and see the results posted in the meet links below.
Results:
Competition Information: Reminder Alternate Transportation Sheets (Fillable) are due 24 prior to the event.
Regardless of where you compete or what you compete in, REMEMBER our INDIVIDUAL EFFORT / PERFORMANCE matters to everyone on the T.E.A.M. And always take advantage of the opportunities you have to compete. GREAT EFFORT / PERFORMANCES are CONTAGIOUS no matter who puts it out there we all benefit from witnessing it. (All of us can do this)
Let's head back into the classroom and Week #5 with VIGOR!!!
Coach Lease
3/24/2025 (Week #3)
3/24/2025 (Week #3)
OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians
"WOW" so many GREAT performances!!! PR's Galore, and the Boys & Girls T.E.A.M.s, "CRUSHED", taking home two Tri-State Titles!!!
Regardless of where you competed or what you competed in, REMEMBER our INDIVIDUAL EFFORT / PERFORMANCE matters to everyone on the T.E.A.M. And always take advantage of the opportunities you have to compete. GREAT EFFORT / PERFORMANCES are CONTAGIOUS no matter who puts it out there we all benefit from witnessing it. (All of us can do this)
Housekeeping Items:
Spring Break: Thank you to all of you who have communicated your Spring Break plans with me! I appreciate having a list of who's where. We will be having practice Tue - Wed - Thurs during Spring Break. These are great opportunities to get some individual attention and are more or less essential to those hoping to compete at the WTFA State Indoor on Saturday April 5th.
Pictures / Uniforms: As some of you may have noticed, with the larger than ever T.E.A.M.s we have been struggling to cover everyone this 1st week. We have new uniforms that just arrived late last week and plan to make another order here this week to try and cover everyone. We will also shoot for Wednesday April 9th for our new picture day. (Provided that works for our vendor.)
Tuesday and Thursday AM Practices: Remember we have morning practices available for folks that A) are making up a missed practice / portion. B) Looking to get and extra lift / workout in (The teenage body can handle practices 8 hours apart provided proper sleep and nutrition are in place). C) Want individual attention for X, Y, or Z reason.
The RESULTS are CLEAR when extra work / attention is invested. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:15 am in the weight room / turf area. Come ready with a plan for efficiency's sake.
Some other points...
1) Hype only Hurts: You should be excited to compete, but Over-Hyping a situation ("We're gonna crush them / They're gonna crush us! - Watch me break this / that performance.")
puts unnecessary pressure on your performance (Remember: Loose = Fast!) and often hype takes focus off of the controllables and puts it on what others think / you have proclaimed.
The antidote to Hype is Humility, graciously accepting victory or defeat and / or letting your performances speak for themselves. It's always OK to celebrate after a great performance. It's never OK to celebrate during the performance.
2) Technical Proficiency = Play the song PERFECTLY: Each event has a tone, sequence, rhythm, cadence, etc. that dictates the possible performance. Our job is to practice playing
the song perfectly. Not too fast / slow, not missing notes, not changing key. If you don't know how to play your event song just yet, ask / listen to your coaches, and practice practice, practice. Practice isn't always between 4:05 adn 6:05pm. Practice can be any time you stop and think about / visualize yourself doing your event/s.
3) Warrior Spirit: This means great HUSTLE / WILD ABANDON / EXTRAORDINARY EFFORT! When you see it you KNOW It. Look at the intensity / the activity! "They're Selling It!"
A Warrior Spirit can beat technical proficiency when we drop all EXCUSES / ANXIETY and LET - IT - RIP!!!
4) T.E.A.M. : We go to competitions together, we compete together, we learn together, and we go home together. At the start of a meet / practice we warm-up together. At the close of a
meet we cooldown, debrief, and break it down together. Whether we're at a JV meet or the State meet we close it out Together. If we do that Everyone Achieves More!
5) CONSISTENCY in TRAINING: More important than what we do is how often we do it and the intensity we put into it. Take a look at your GOAL SHEET and double down on your commitment
to your T.E.A.M. and your individual GOALS. We cannot afford to give away 2 7th's of the season (Free and clear weekends) if we want to reach higher goals. And we really can't afford not to be focused / dialed in at practice. With that said we need to make the most of THIS WEEK'S practices and stay committed to our GOALS over Spring Break! CONSISTENCY in TRAINING is where the GAINS are.
Please see the Stats Doc to track your season progress / team points. and see the results posted in the meet links below. (Video also coming soon!)
Results:
UWP-Invite Watertown JV Invite UW-Platteville Tri-State Meet
Can't wait to get back to practice THIS WEEK!!!
Coach Lease
3/17/2025 (Week #2)
3/17/2025 (Week #2)
OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians
Last Week:
We got off to a great start this season! Last week we made it through our skill testing with the Panther Challenge and got a lot of fundamentals drilled out. This first part of the season is all about learning how to practice, practicing how to practice, learning how to compete, and learning how to manage our mind / body during training & competition. We talked a lot this past week about being prepared for whatever the season throws at us. eg: How to dress for practice / competition, The value of consistency in training, the value of intensity (when called for) in our training, and the need to speak up if you have nagging injuries that don't improve in 2-3 days. There will be a time in the season when the T.E.A.M. will ask us to be tough. Now is not that time. Now is the time for recovery and building capacity. Tough time will come, but it's not here yet. Parent T.E.A.M, we lean on you heavily this time of year to keep moral even and to help athletes make good / healthy choices.
On the coaching side, it's been a challenge to manage the volume of the largest OHS Track & Field T.E.A.M. ever for the 3rd year in a row We can expect growing PAINS, but let that be affirmation of growth and greater strength around the corner. It's such a pleasure to work with so many great young people! Thank You, parents / guardians!
This Week:
Competition: This week we'll practice how to compete as we will begin competition at Watertown and UW-Platteville. As we decide who goes where and does what, it's important to keep things in perspective. The 1st competitions are COMPETITIONS. When in competition we summon our ALL to do our BEST! These are also great LEARNING EXPERIENCES! Every time we put ourselves out there we learn something important, let's keep this and FUN in front of us. Additionally the 1st competitions are learning experiences for the Coaches as well, there is no better way to learn about the athletes than a live competition, so put out your BEST! The entries for the 1st meet are the most challenging to put together, especially when there are 160+ athletes to consider at 3 different events on two different days. (Added a meet to week #2 this year to manage the increased volume) Most of your entry questions can also be answered on the FAQ sheet, but know that entry data can and does change the DAY OF so please be prepared for changes. (I have also asked meet hosts for increased entries to boost participation opportunities)
Also please remember to fill out you Alternate Transportation Sheets (Rides Home) 24 hours prior to the event.
The Coaching staff has been working overtime and through the weekend to help put folks in the best positions possible. We do our best to fit athletes into events, but entry limits, injuries, experience, and other factors also dictate who goes where and does what. To view entries, simply click on the meet link in either the Calendar or the meet links below. Again we are working hard to get everyone an event OPPORTUNITY and more.
Competition Mindset / T.E.A.M.mates: Competition sites and events are all different, but we should approach all competitions with the same mentality. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY (Get the job done right) with a WARRIOR SPIRIT (111% Total focused EFFORT on the task at hand regardless of the outcome/s). If you squeeze the best out of yourself in both of those categories you can always walk tall and be proud of your performance. Titles JV / Varsity / STATE CHAMP don't mean much 20 years from now, but the habits, self knowledge, and will to prepare and perform will. The other thing that will last is the memory of what kind of T.E.A.M.mate you were. How you make / help your T.E.A.M.mate feel / perform has a lasting impact on you both. To help quantify this, just Ask AI “What does a great Track & Field T.E.A.M.mate look like at an event?” Here's the AI ANSWER.
Goals: We will also set our T.E.A.M. and Individual goals for the season this week. When doing so it's sometimes helpful to look over Stats from years past and even school records. Take your time and really commit to some early process and ultimate performance goals. The Sats doc is your one stop shop for your performance results, but also your letter point status / count, and event performance rank. Again, don't fear measurement, embrace it and let it fuel your performance and enjoyment. Parents please ask to see you athlete's Track & Field goals this year to help keep them focused and help them track their performance as the season progresses. These are the "Go To" items when the season's up's and down's come.
Athletes, please post your goals where you can see them every day. (Locker, Bathroom, etc.) I would also challenge you to share your goals with others as well, the more times you picture, reference, and speak about your goals to yourself and others the more likely they will happen. (Take a picture & share it!) "See It - Will It - Be It"
Uniforms: This week we will be dispensing uniforms to Athletes for competition. One of the GROWING PAINS associated with the start of this season is the struggle to literally cover everyone with a jerzy. I'm going to be upfront and say that It's going to be a patchwork of Black and Orange for these 1st competitions. But we have 120 new "Top of the Line" uniforms coming over spring break. The expectation with any uniform is that we represent our school / community well when we're in "The Colors." The other expectation is that you uniforms are not yours and to care for them like they belong to a good friend. (Cold wash only / Air dry, no heat) (Future OHS Track & Field Athletes thank you!) Each athlete will be given a uniform with a number and they are responsible for that uniform number as recorded. If athletes trade / share a jersey off and on as the year progresses, please know that YOU are still responsible for the jersey issued to you at the beginning.
Shoes & Packing Items: If athletes are still in need of racing shoes / spikes. I have more than a few to loan out / test drive. Please any coach for spikes after practice in the ice room. Additionally, when packing for meets please remember to pack your bags for all weather conditions. That means 2 of everything, (One for you and extra for T.E.A.M.mates) please also consider any personal toiletries etc. as meet sites can vary greatly on availability / access. Lastly, please remember to help yourself stay hydrated with a water bottle and any food item you need to stay fueled up at the site of competition. Host site food is another constant variable so please plan your own nutrition ahead of time.
Parent T.E.A.M.: To help with the above our Parent T.E.A.M. is in place to help with athlete nutrition / hydration. This role is critical to our performance, and is often a highlight among athletes when out of the competition space. Here are this week's sign-ups T&F Snack Sign Up - 3/18 @ UW-P. T&F Snack Sign Up - 3/21 @ UW-P and Watertown JV
Picture Day: is Wednesday, please dress just like you would for a competition, and seniors please bring any implements you may want for Senior Banner Photos.
This Week's Calendar: Any changes to the meets / bus schedule etc. will be communicated to the calendar 1st.
Again welcome to the season! As always, please share your questions with me in a new email thread rather than replying to the update.
Let's Go Get Week #2!!!!
Coach Lease
3/8/2025 (Week #1)
3/8/2025 (Week #1)
OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians
MONDAY we open the 2025 Track & Field Season!!!
We will begin by meeting in the Main Gym at 4:05 pm. (Be early and dressed ready to be active)
Athletes & Parents / Guardians:
Remember these weekly emails are for YOU! If you have any questions after reading the email, please create a new email thread / conversation rather than replying to the mass email. Additionally, feel free to quiz each other on the contents from week to week.
Here again are the quick links to docs that should answer many of your questions. They are also at the bottom of every email. .
Quick Links
OHS Track & Field Practice Calendar
OHS Track & Field Clothing Order
Practice:
Our FOCUS this week is "Learning How To Practice!" We have a procedures to get through and an extensive dynamic warmup to learn / execute. Practices are different for each athlete as they are tailored to the individual and their event areas. Additionally, some days are different depending on what is prescribed / stimulus we're introducing.
Reminder: If you're not going to be at practice / can't fully complete your workout for a particular practice, please COMMUNICATE with Coach Lease directly. (Email preferred / if you need to text Coach Lease please include one of your parents / guardians / another Coach in on your conversation for your safety and our transparency)
Please be aware of the the Tuesday and Thursday 7:15 am morning practices that are available for make-up practices, individual attention, and / or additional work in / extra practice.
Please also see below about Saturday's Practice.
Measurables / Panther Challenge:
The 1st two day of practice are our Panther Challenge. This consists of 7 events that show us specific measurables that we use to create practice plans / groups. It is very important and MORE FUN to give each event our very BEST EFFORT, even if it's not an event we would usually compete in. For you veterans out there, check out the doc and set some goals based off of your earlier performances. What we MEASURE is what we IMPROVE! So give it what you've got!
Competition:
There is no competition this week outside of the Panther Challenge, however we will have practice this Saturday in preparation for our 1st meet on Tuesday the 18th. Athletes must attend 7 practices to be eligible for competition on Tuesday.
Meet links are updated in the OHS Track & Field Practice Calendar. Please see the meet folders for event entries, info, and results
T.E.A.M.:
Remember, when you show up on Monday you're a part of something bigger than yourself. What you DO / SAY matters, and HOW you say / do them matter. It matters to you as and individual, but MORE IMPORTANTLY it affects (Neg / Pos) the rest of the T.E.A.M.
We're all in together and if we do things well Together Everyone Achieves More!
3/5/2025 (Pre-season)
3/5/2025 (Pre-season)
T.E.A.M.!!!
TONIGHT is the DEADLINE for the Clothing Order!!!
Please see the FAQ Document regarding uniform items and shoes. Here is this year's Clothing Order link through Badger Sporting Goods.
Black Compression Shorts: If you don't already have them please source plain black compression or running shorts for your competition uniform bottoms. (Small logos and no colored stripes, swooshes, Waistband Art is OK) Also see clothing order from.
Black Team Jacket: We like to look "uniform" during competition and the Black Jacket is more or less our signature. See the clothing order for the Waterproof Jacket. (Encouraged, but not essential)
Other information...
OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians
WELCOME, If you're receiving this email it means that you, your son / daughter have registered for OHS Track & Field!
We will officially begin the 2025 OHS Track & Field Season on MONDAY March 10th! We will hold our Pre-Season Informational Meeting Wednesday February 26th at 6:00pm in the OHS Commons (Lunchroom)! It's always fun to unpack the season protocols, philosophy, and plans with all of you. For a sneak peak, please see the Info Meeting Slides here. (Some Homework)
Below is some of the pertinent information we'll all need to start the season off on the right foot.
IMPORTANT ITEMS!
Sign-Up / Registration: Please, please, please have all of your registration information in order before practice starts on Monday March 10th. Here is the link to the Sign-Up / Registration Page please pass this along to any other potential teammates that you think might enjoy this great sport! (It's Never Too Late To Sign Up) Again 100% of this must be done BEFORE you can attend practice.
Try-Outs: (If you signed up you're on The TEAM) However, we do perform some preliminary testing the 1st week to help us identify strengths, talent, and to help us establish a preliminary performance hierarchy. Later in the year we look at practice and competition performances to establish this. Ultimately, we do establish Varsity and JV competitors and teams in the meet entries. Sometimes athletes perform on both JV and Varsity in the same meet / competition.
Practice Structure: Ideally 100% of Athletes attend and complete 100% of the practices. If you have schedule issues please communicate with Coach Lease. We pride ourselves on being flexible, but we also need flexibility in return.
WHO: Only athletes that have completed the Track & Field registration process. General Practice: Everyone Optional / Make-Up Practices: Odd Schedules / Make-Up / Extra
WHEN: General Practice 4:05 pm - 6:05 pm M-T-W-Tr-F (Practice length may vary by athlete / event/s) Optional / Make-Up Practices: Tue - Thurs Mornings 7:15 am-8:15 am
WHERE: General Practice: OHS Main Gym until the weather warms.. Optional / Make-Up Practices: OHS Weight Room / Turf
Communication and FAQ's: 1st, please check your filter for the "update" emails as they include a large number of recipients and sometimes get caught / filtered out as spam. 2nd, please consult the FAQ Document, OHS Track & Field Website, Team Rules Document, and OHS Track & Field Calendar before communicating. Also please do not reply to an "update" email as they stack up quickly and items get missed in the shuffle of replies. Please draft a new email with your questions so I can serve you better / quicker. Additionally, if you have a quick question, email / text is best. If you have a more lengthy or more sensitive subject matter, please feel free to call me anytime.
Coach Lease nelease@oregonsd.net (608)-444-2011
Competition Schedule: The Badger Conference site is the most up to date source of competition information available. Once our schedule is solidified all meet and special practice information will be on the OHS Track & Field Calendar. I will update the website after updating the calendar.
Clothing / Equipment: Please see the FAQ Document regarding uniform items and shoes. Here is this year's Clothing Order link through Badger Sporting Goods.
Black Compression Shorts: If you don't already have them please source plain black compression or running shorts for your competition uniform bottoms. (Small logos and no colored stripes, swooshes, Waistband Art is OK) Also see clothing order from.
Shoes (Training / Racing): Proper training shoes are essential. Look for
something like this with a low heel and good side / arch support. (Movin Shoes)
Proper / Improper Shoes Can Make or Break Your Season...
Training Shoes: Every Day (2 paris recommended for early / late season)
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Like This. Not This. Or This
Spikes: Competition Shoe: (Race / Jump / Throw) These are highly dependent on the events your athlete competes in. Sprint spikes are not good for distances over 400m and Jumping so if you're looking for an all around spike look for something with an actual rubber heel like a Cross Country Spike. Throwing shoes also far outperform training / running shoes. We have a large stockpile of spikes. Ask Coach Lease. see FAQ Document
Black Team Jacket: We like to look "uniform" during competition and the Black Jacket is more or less our signature. See the clothing order for the Waterproof Jacket. (Encouraged, but not essential)
Getting to know you: As I said I'm so very excited to see you all have a fun and successful 2023 season, but I'm also excited to get to know our newest members and to know our veterans better. Please take this brief survey to share your perspective, goals, and situation with myself and the rest of the coaching staff. OHS Track & Field Athlete Survey
Parent Team: We need help organizing / executing... team dinners / breakfasts, snack food for meets, event workers for home meets, banquet items, state meet items, and senior night / banner items. Please fill out the Parent T.E.A.M. doc with your info / availability. Julie julieweink@gmail.com and / or Katie Schelitzche ktlarson77@hotmail.com
Booster Club: The Booster Club is the one stop shop for athletic support in Oregon. Please consider becoming a member and volunteering to work at booster events. See Amy Rohn amyrohn@gmail.com (Our Rep.) and the Booster Site for more details.
Upcoming Dates / Events:
Parent / Informational Night: Wednesday February 26th at 6:00pm in OHS Commons!
SEASON BEGINS MARCH 10th!!!: Meet in OHS Main Gym at 4:05 PM Every Day!
Helpful Links / Documents:
PRE-SEASON TRAINING!
- START EARLY / START SMALL Remember it takes 3 weeks of consistent training to see any real measurable change. So start small now and get a jump on the season. (16 Weeks Till The 12 Week Season Starts! Do The MATH :)
Aerobic Training = 20-24 Weeks To Change Body Structures (Endurance Muscles / Dark Meat)
Anaerobic Training = 20-24 Weeks To Change Body Structures (Speed / Power Muscles / White Meat)
LactateTraining = 9-11 Weeks To Change Body Chemistry (Can you process lactic acid / Poison Tolerance)
Get Your Shins Together: Shin Splint Prevention
Spring Ankle Series: When it comes to you feet... Stiff is FAST!!!
- Train TOGETHER! The weight room / training facility is open form 4-5:15pm every day after school. Many athletes are already utilizing the "Sports AdvantEdge" Training program that our Booster Club paid for. I'll personally be facilitating the "Sports AdvantEdge" sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. Those that are following the program are having success / showing measurable growth. I can't say the same for those that "Freestyle" it. When you choose to train, try and do it with TEAMMATES. The teams that train together in the off-season PERFORM together in the post-season. AND, it's just better together. (T.E.A.M.)
- COMPETE / CAMP TOGETHER! There are several winter camp / competition opportunities that you and your T.E.A.M.mates caan attend together. Keep it light and get in there and mix it up. You DO NOT get better at what you avoid / never do. The same goes for competition. Pick 1 Competition and 1 Camp opportunity to attend. (2 Competitions, or 2 Camps) Again see the calendar for Camp / Competition information.
The More The Merrier! Additionally, the season is always better with company. Get out there and encourage your peers to join our ranks. Think of your most beloved teammate and how it would feel if they just decided to take a season off or couldn't swing it with their schedule. Your experience would be cheapened by that much. Track & Field is the "Every Person" sport, there is a home for everyone in an event / event area, and season after season we prove that folks can pick up this sport "cold" and become valued teammates and even STATE LEVEL COMPETITORS! It's sad the number of former athletes that still have so much to give that just don't believe they can pick up a new sport and be successful / find fulfillment. Oh and did I mention it Track & Field is a TON ON FUUUUUNNNNN!!! THERE IS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TRACK & FIELD TEAM WALKING THE HALLS OF OHS RIGHT NOW! (Think About That... :)
The T.E.A.M - The T.E.A.M - The T.E.A.M!
Please reach out via the above protocols if you have questions. Otherwise I'll see you all Wednesday! LOOKS LIKE THE BIGGEST T.E.A.M. EVER!!!!
Coach Lease
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