OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians

T.E.A.M., below is your UPDATED LIST of state qualifiers. (I omitted Dannie and Skyler earlier. Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa!)  Please REVIEW them for spelling or other errors as this will be the back of our state shirts. 

Please also see ALL of the state meet information that follows as it is full of competitor / spectator hacks for an enjoyable state meet. I highly encourage ANYONE to attend either day of competition.  It's so cool to see our T.E.A.M.mates and STATE'S BEST athletes show what they can do. 

Girls Qualifiers

Annabelle Schwarz 100m Hurdles - Long Jump - Triple Jump - 4x100m Relay 

Jaclyn Schelitzche 100m - 200m - 4x100m Relay 

Rory Dexter High Jump - 4X400m Relay 

Niasia Niedziejko 800m - 4X400m Relay 

Niyah Gussine 4X100m Relay - 4X400m Relay 

Kamillah Williams 4X100m Relay - 4X400m Relay 

Clara Evenson Pole Vault 

Lilah Davis 4X400m Relay 

 Kate Konopacki 4X400m Relay 

Danielle Woods 4X100m

Skyler Mannella 4X100m

Boys Qualifiers

Andrew Woodhouse 200m - 4X100m Relay - 4X200m Relay

 Breyden Evans 110m Hurdles - 300m Hurdles - 4X200m Relay

August Caggiano 400m - 4X200m Relay - 4X400m Relay 

Zachari Ntim 4X100m Relay - 4X200m Relay - 4X400m Relay 

Noah Mora 400m - 4X400m Relay 

Brennan Hinderman 4X200m Relay - 4X400m Relay 

Elias Berner 4X200m Relay - 4X400m Relay  

Nick Enz 4X400m Relay

Drew Jochmann 4X100m Relay

Declan Lawry 4X100m Relay

Jayce Oparie-Addoh 4X100m Relay

Anderson Noack 4X100m Relay

State Meet Info:  STATE MEET APPAREL ORDER NEEDED ASAP AFTER SECTIONALS!!! 

Please fill in your desire for State Apparel! Due Monday June 1st 9:30 AM

For Qualifiers / Coaches / Parents / Family / Fans 

***You are Financially Responsible for your orders***

WIAA State Apparel Order Site

WIAA State Championships Friday & Saturday June 5th - 6th

Bus Time: 12:00pm Thursday June 4th (Two Overnights: Thursday & Friday) 

State Meet Order Of Events

State Meet Live Stream Link

OHS State Meet Schedule (SUBJECT TO CHANGE / Updated regularly!)

OHS State Packing ListSportsYou App: Code: 92VDQVXV (State Meet info / weather / emergency)

***Top 8 Podium*** WIAA Track Site  Spectator Guide  Ticket Information Parking (New South Ramp)

(PLEASE COME SUPPORT!)

Notes On Competition: 

TOURNAMENT TIME!!! = A whole NEW BALLGAME!!! Everything is on the table / ANYTHING can HAPPEN!!

Mindset: For now, BELIEVE that anything is possible / you might not know where your limit is!  

SEE  (The more often you "see it" the clearer / more detailed the picture gets)  

FEEL (Be "in" your body before / during competition)  

TRUST (Your training, your T.E.A.M, and yourSELF)

Parent T.E.A.M.: Snack Sign Up - WIAA State Meet (We have an extra need for healthy snack items, beverages, and coolers for the state meet campsite.)

Next Week: (ALL Ride Home / Travel Permission alternate transportation rules still apply) 

Non-Competing T.E.A.M.mates: Moving forward, for those not competing, it's still important to keep FOCUSED on, supporting athletes at the Sectional / State Meets in the stands and outside of school. (Banners / Posters / Door / Locker Decorations and more...)

REMEMBER as a representative of OHS Track & Field T.E.A.M., what you say and do from here on out STILL MATTERS!!! Stay positive and respectful, but let them hear / feel / see your support in whatever ways you can. 

***FRESHMAN please check out the Freshman State Meet info below! *** 

Banquet: June 10th 6:00 - 8:00 PM OHS Commons (please sign-up for food)  Seniors, please note that you are responsible for bringing / displaying your banner.  

Peripherals
Travel / Packing: (Friday and Beyond) Traveling well is critical for the next two weeks! (ALL normal alternate transportation rules still apply) Please take a look at the forecast for the upcoming meets and pack for rain or shine anyway :)  It's always better to be prepared with dress attire that can cool you off and / or keep you warm / dry.  Extra socks are great. Comfort items like a pillow or personal fan.  Additionally a sun hat or umbrella, and sunscreen are clutch for sunny days and well, rainy days. Water bottles and your recovery / prime snacks are a must for good body chemistry.

Senior Skip Day: Don't do it...  Not worth it...  That is all... 

Season Ending Procedures:
Uniforms: PleaseTurn in all uniform and equipment items checked out to you. (Uniform - Shoes - Implements - etc.)  Please follow the cleaning directions of these items (Usually inside out in COLD WATER and line dry NO HEAT) and then turn them in to a coach who has access to the uniform check out document so it can be checked back in properly. 

It is very IMPORTANT that items are not returned to the main office or any other mailboxes etc. CHARGE$ will be applied to individuals with items not turned in, please make sure that you turn in the uniform item that was checked out to you.  Please make this a priority ASAP. 

***No post season awards (Letters, Captains, MVP) will be awarded to athletes until all items are turned in**

KEEP - IN - CAN!   KEEP - IN - CAN!   KEEP - IN - CAN!

Coach Lease

OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians

What a crazy week!  We're very PROUD of all of the performances this past week! 

Conference Recap: Tuesday was a knock down drag out fight for 2nd Place in Badger (Large) Conference Championships. ("Hats Off" to the Waunakee Girls and Deforest Boys on their dominant Championship performances.)  In the end BOTH our Girls and Boys T.E.A.M.'s finished 2nd. (AI Predictions had Girl a close 2nd and the Boys in 4th)  Both T.E.A.M.s performed very well with many athletes / event groups outperforming their seeds / point projections. That's how T.E.A.M.s work!

EXTRA NOTABLE PERFORMANCES: CHECK IT OUT!!!

Badger Conference Champions: 

Clara Evenson - Pole Vault (New-New School Record 11' 9"!) 

Aiden Hansen - High Jump (Tied School Record 6' 7" from 1989!)

Jaclyn Schelitzche - 100m & 200m (2nd Year in a row for both) 

Breyden Evans - 110m (14.85) and 300m Hurdles (40.50)

Noah Mora - 400m 50.63

Boys 4X400m - 3:30.75 Caggiano - Enz - Hinderman - Mora

JV Conference Champions 

Gavin Doyle - HJ 5' 10" (Monster Jump) 

Niyah Gussine - 400m 1:05.47

Ian Torgerson - 400m 54.86

Lisette Wokasch - 14' 3" 

We also had a FANTASTIC JV Conference meet last night to close out some of our teammates' seasons. In our post meet huddle we talked about the beauty of performances where athletes show great effort / skill. These performances can be shown by anyone and they inspire and give confidence to everyone who witnesses and wears the same colors.  These are rare, genuine, and beautiful thus making them super VALUABLE. We were RICH with these experiences and it shows in the PR performances and emotions felt by our T.E.A.M.mates and FANS!  Moreover, we talked about the awesome opportunity afforded to us by our school district through their support of "Education Based Athletics." (It's what we do here, people! :) We're learning to be better sposes, parents, individuals, and members of the WORLD T.E.A.M.

Competition Notes: Moving forward, those not competing it's still important to keep FOCUSED on helping put on a great Regional, supporting  athletes at the Sectional / State Meets in the stands and outside of school. (Banners / Posters / Door / Locker Decorations and more...)

REMEMBER as a representative of OHS Track & Field T.E.A.M., what you say and do from here on out STILL MATTERS!!! Stay positive and respectful, but let them hear / feel / see your support in whatever ways you can. 

***FRESHMAN please check out the Freshman State Meet info below! *** 

This week we also had a lot of tough decisions to make regarding WIAA Tournament Rosters / Entries.  After careful consideration of ALL factors we finally have selected our WIAA Tournament entries (Please see below). For those that are in multiple events the best mental strategy is to take one event at a time.  For those in alternate positions on relays you still have opportunities to show what you can do

 ***Disclaimor: We always reserve the right to make relays FASTER as needs arises.***

REMEMBER that COURAGE, DETERMINATION, EFFORT can outperform technique at this stage of the game.  But if you have them ALL, you're ALL SET!

Practical Notes: SLEEP, HYDRATION, and NUTRITION!!!  SLEEP, HYDRATION, and NUTRITION!!!   SLEEP, HYDRATION, and NUTRITION!!!  SLEEP!!! SLEEP!!! SLEEP!!!

Also, Monday and Tuesday do not look good weather wise.  This is a HUGE advantage if we pre choose our attitude. (YES, it's raining = Competition is melting)  Be PREPARED, this means umbrellas, WARM / EXTRA / DRY clothes (Don't forget the socks), and something dry to sit on. 

Next Week: A reminder that the Alternate Transportation Sheets (Fillable) are due 24 prior to the event.  And please TURN THEM IN TO THE MAIN OFFICE / Mr. Dave Jameson not Coach Lease. 

25  MEMORIAL DAY!

Practice 

ST: 4:05 - 6:05pm

26 WIAA Regional

@ Beloit College 

BT: 1:00pm  (1)

ST: F-3:00pm T-4:00pm

Top 4 Advance  

27 Practice 

ST: 4:05 - 6:05pm

28 Practice 

ST: 4:05 - 6:05pm

29   WIAA Sectional

@ Mukwonago

BT: 1:15pm  (1)

ST: 4:00pm

Top 3 Advance 

Parent T.E.A.M.: Snack Sign Up - WIAA Regional / Sectional Week

Peripherals 

Travel / Packing: (Thursday and Beyond) Traveling well is critical for the next two weeks! (ALL normal alternate transportation rules still apply) Please take a look at the forecast for the upcoming meets and pack for rain or shine anyway :)  It's always better to be prepared with dress attire that can cool you off and / or keep you warm / dry.  Extra socks are great. Comfort items like a pillow or personal fan.  Additionally a sun hat or umbrella, and sunscreen are clutch for sunny days and well, rainy days. Water bottles and your recovery / prime snacks are a must for good body chemistry.

Senior Skip Day: Don't do it...  That is all. 

Season Ending Procedures:  

Practice: If you are not listed in the Regional Entries you are not obligated to attend Practice Tonight or the rest of the season. 

Uniforms: PleaseTurn in all uniform and equipment items checked out to you. (Uniform - Shoes - Implements - etc.)  Please follow the cleaning directions of these items (Usually inside out in COLD WATER and line dry NO HEAT) and then turn them in to a coach who has access to the uniform check out document so it can be checked back in properly. 

It is very IMPORTANT that items are not returned to the main office or any other mailboxes etc. CHARGE$ will be applied to individuals with items not turned in, please make sure that you turn in the uniform item that was checked out to you.  Please make this a priority ASAP. 

***No post season awards (Letters, Captains, MVP) will be awarded to athletes until all items are turned in**

This weekend we REMEMBER,

Coach Lease

OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians

Thank You!  Thank You!   Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!

To ALL of you who helped make the 55th Annual Tom Mueller Invite a success.  Parents running events, coaches managing spaces on top of coaching and athletes doing LOTS of grunt work made it all possible!

We had many COMPLIMENTS from coaches, parents, and competitors on how well everything was run.  (We even finished ahead of schedule.)  Home meets are a collective effort; they are the essence of T.E.A.M. as we all have a role and we all GIVE of ourselves for the GREATER GOOD! 

Seniors: Thank - You - Seniors! While some of you have only been with us for this season and others for all 4, we LOVE you all the same!  We had so many SENIORS "POP-OFF" Friday, it's too many to list, but it's a testament to their WARRIOR SPIRIT and their TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY! It was so great to recognize ALL of you at centerfield Friday!

(If you have pictures of the Senior Ceremony please drop them into the Senior Ceremony photo folder.) 

Parent T.E.A.M.: Thank you for your continued support with this AND your help on Friday night!

Here is our sign-up for this week's Snack Sign Up - 5/18-5/21. 

EXTRA NOTABLE PERFORMANCES: AND OTHERS!!! CHECK IT OUT!!!

***NEW-NEW BOYS 4X100m RELAY SCHOOL RECORD!!!*** 

Andrew Woodhouse, Drew Jochmann, Declan Lawry, Jayce Oparie-Addoh 42.77

(New Tom Mueller Invite TMI Meet Record!!!)

***NEW-NEW GIRLS POLE VAULT SCHOOL RECORD!!!*** 

Clara Evenson 11' 6" 

Competition Notes: This week we put it all together for the Badger (Large) Conference Championships and JV Championships!  T.E.A.M.s are built on a group of individuals setting aside comfort, preference, and popularity to take on suffering, sacrifice, and responsibility for the good of others.  It's a heck of a thing!  

BREATH, position yourself for greatness, and DETERMINE YOUR OUTCOME with GRIT and FIRE!  Who's in charge of your DREAMS?  You NEED your T.E.A.M. / Your T.E.A.M. NEEDS YOU!

***PREPARE YOU MIND AND GEAR FOR BAD WEATHER*** (Our Advantage) 

This week we have our LAST 2 "Missouri" / "Show Me" opportunities before the WIAA Tournament Series.  We have a lot of tough decisions to make heading into the end of the week and a lot of athletes poised to help both T.E.A.M.s make a run on the WIAA State Tournament. So let it ALL HANG OUT this week, and remember everything you do matters to the T.E.A.M. all the way through the end of the season. Keep this in the front of your mind...

The. T.E.A.M.

The. T.E.A.M.

The. T.E.A.M.

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. And remember to appreciate your competition, after all they show you how good you are. 

Practice Notes: The work we put in over the past few weeks was designed to help us have an edge in weeks 11, 12, and 13.  It's important to continue to focus on the process rather than present performance.  By this I mean that as we transition from heavy weeks of practice and competition to more specialized practices and less competition, it's important to be patient with ourselves and allow our bodies to grow and adapt to the workloads of the past few weeks.  If we can focus on our specific areas of improvement and manage our recovery well, then our performances will improve.  It's the staircase model we talked about at the beginning of the season. Additionally, with the newfound energy / strength comes a need for added focus on self regulation. Put simply "Keep It In The Can!" Store up that emotional / chemical energy until it's necessary to use it.  Then unleash / Open A Can of whoop butt in competition.  It's hard to do, but if we manage our emotions / excitement levels well they will be there when we NEED IT.  

Love You Seniors!!!

Coach Lease

OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians

MY OH MY!!!  What a week GREAT PERFORMANCES!!!  Tuesday, you could feel it in THE AIR that some folks were about to "POP OFF!" And then it happened.  Thursday as well we had a great showing at the Waunakee 9-10 meet with MORE "POP OFF's" despite the cold / wet conditions.  And Friday we had some TREMENDOUS performances against some of the state's best competition.  

EXTRA NOTABLE PERFORMANCES: 

Jaclyn Schelitzche Winning both the 100m and 200m at the very competitive Paul Frank Invite.

Niasia Niedziejko 800m 2:23.24 10th Fastest Ever

Boys 4X100m Relay Andrew Woodhouse, Drew Jochmann, Declan Lawry, August Caggiano 43.84 10th Fastest Ever

Breyden Evans 300m H 40.43 6th Fastest Ever

Aiden Hansen HJ 6' 4" 3rd Highest Ever and LJ 21' 7" 10th Farthest Ever

***Clara Evenson PV 10' 9" School Record*** (Coached by Shannon Schlack: Former 10' 6" record holder from 2006). That's a 20 YEAR OLD school record, people!!!

These "POP OFF's" and records are what we design our season plans for.  HARD / DILIGENT WORK and GOOD CHOICES is what makes them a reality.  And THERE"S MORE to come if we stay on target / stick to THE PLAN.  What you did 3 weeks ago is paying out NOW.  What we do now pays out 3 WEEKS from now.  Additionally, if you haven't had a breakthrough lately, or if we're HUNGRY for more breakthroughs, it's healthy to evaluate how well we CONTROL THE CONTROLLABLES. Are you checking the SLEEP, FOOD, WATER, MORE SLEEP boxes?  If we're going to achieve something great, SACRIFICES must be made.  Ultimately, what do we need to LET GO of / what do we need to TAKE ON / DOUBLE DOWN on to make our next level jump?  Lastly, remember the STAIRCASE of performance analogy, the higher you climb the MORE DIFFICULT it becomes to reach the next level / step in performance, even as the steps get shorter. Also REMEMBER IT'S WORTH IT in the end. 

Special Olympics: Saturday May 9th 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 ALL ATHLETES make this a priority just like any other 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. 

Competition Information: Most everyone will compete in Tuesday's quad at Baraboo.  Friday is the Stoughton Invite and is a limited entry meet.  Saturday is the Marquee event in WI HS Track & Field with the Myruhm Invite. Similar to the WTFA, this is a performance standard entry, and alternate transportation meet.  (Please reach out if your qualifying athlete is not planning on attending.) 

Competition Notes: THIS IS THE RECIPE!!!

- 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!

- CONTROL THE CONTROLLABLES / get your hands out of your pockets and prepare to catch excellence.  Check The Boxes:  Sleep - Nutrition - Hydration - Sleep - Warm-Up - Attack Warrior Spirit - Execute / Follow THE PLAN with Technical Proficiency - Sleep.    

- 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.***  

Results: 

McFarland Quad - Waunakee Fresh/Soph - Paul Frank Invite  Please see the Stats Doc to track your season progress / team points. and see the results posted in the meet links below. 

A reminder that the Alternate Transportation Sheets (Fillable) are due 24 prior to the event.  And please TURN THEM IN TO THE MAIN OFFICE / Mr. Dave Jameson not Coach Lease. 

Parent T.E.A.M.: Thank you for your continued support with this. Here is our sign-up for this week's Snack Sign Up - 5/4-5/9 and T.E.A.M. Dinner 5/6/26

Booster Membership: Boys T&F has met the goal for Booster Club bonus however, the Girls have not, they need 11 more members. So far boys are at 53% of athletes and girls are at 37%, 50% plus is where they give that extra money bonus to the sport to use at their discretion. PLEASE CONSIDER gaining booster membership or adding Track & Field to your membership status.  Reach out to Mrs. Coyle if you have questions

Housekeeping Items:

GRADES: 

REMINDER: "Section 2.03.04 - Quarter Report Cards" of your athletic code:

A participant who has an "F" or an incomplete on a quarter report card will be academically ineligible until the participant achieves a passing grade in the class or eliminates the incomplete. A Co-Curricular Progress Report Form  must be submitted to their Advisor/Director to show passing grades.  Prior to that occurring, the participant will be able to practice or participate, but will not be allowed to participate in competition or performance.

If a participant receives two or more failing grades and/or incompletes, the participant is immediately ineligible for all Co-Curricular activities.  A participant with two or more failing grades must complete an academic eligibility form signed by teachers and parents/guardians detailing plans to demonstrate learning progress to regain academic eligibility for participation.  This form will be provided by the Director of Athletics.

Special Olympics: Saturday May 9th 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 worker sign-up link for the meet and cornhole.  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. 

Myruhm Invite. Similar to the WTFA, this is a performance standard entry, and alternate transportation meet.  (Please reach out if your qualifying athlete is not planning on attending.) 

If possible, HUG YOUR MOTHER this weekend!!!

Coach Lease

OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to all of you who helped us host a great Conference Quad on Tuesday!  We had a lot of grateful Coaches, parents, and athletes share their compliments with us for a great meet.  That's due to the folks that stepped up to help manage events and materials. THANK YOU!

We had some GREAT PERFORMANCES over this past week!  (Please see the results below)  Friday the Girl's T.E.A.M. tied for first and the Boy's T.E.A.M. finished a close 2nd (3.5 points) It FEELS GREAT to bring home some hardware and to compete at a high level against clearly equality stiff competition!  This is also an example for the whole T.E.A.M. to recognize that each and every individual's effort / performance / results matter to the whole T.E.A.M. THIS IS HOW TO WIN T.E.A.M. competitions and this is how we can come up short.  Whatever the result, it's OUR RESULT, and the line can be a few small points between the two.  Moreover, when we have a T.E.A.M.mate struggle or a mistake made we should pre-prepare our reaction to help us use that added pressure to push us to a higher level of motivation and / or performance.  (Put the T.E.A.M. on your back)  "PRESSURE is a PRIVILEGE" embrace it when it comes and let it carry you / push you up to a higher level of FOCUS / PERFORMANCE. 

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:  Jacklyn Schelitzche  &  Annabelle Schwarz   Boys:  August Caggiano  &  Zach Ntim Congratulations!!!

Competition Information: Most everyone will compete in Tuesday's quad at McFarland, and we'll have more information on the Waunakee 9/10 Meet and Paul Frank Invite entries later in the week. (Thank you for your patience as we navigate the large volume of event entries / tight entry timelines this week. Please talk to your athlete about their competition plans this week so everyone is on the same page.) 

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.***  

Results:
Home Quad - Cardinal JV - Betsy DeMerit  Please see the Stats Doc to track your season progress / team points. and see the results posted in the meet links below. 

A reminder that the Alternate Transportation Sheets (Fillable) are due 24 prior to the event.  And please TURN THEM IN TO THE MAIN OFFICE / Mr. Dave Jameson not Coach Lease. 

Parent T.E.A.M.: Thank you for your continued support with this. Here is our sign-up for this week's Snack Sign Up - 4/27-5/1. 

Booster Membership: Boys T&F has met the goal for Booster Club bonus however, the Girls have not, they need 11 more members. So far boys are at 53% of athletes and girls are at 37%, 50% plus is where they give that extra money bonus to the sport to use at their discretion. PLEASE CONSIDER gaining booster membership or adding Track & Field to your membership status.  Reach out to Mrs. Coyle if you have questions

Housekeeping Items:

GRADES: 

REMINDER: "Section 2.03.04 - Quarter Report Cards" of your athletic code:

A participant who has an "F" or an incomplete on a quarter report card will be academically ineligible until the participant achieves a passing grade in the class or eliminates the incomplete. A Co-Curricular Progress Report Form  must be submitted to their Advisor/Director to show passing grades.  Prior to that occurring, the participant will be able to practice or participate, but will not be allowed to participate in competition or performance.

If a participant receives two or more failing grades and/or incompletes, the participant is immediately ineligible for all Co-Curricular activities.  A participant with two or more failing grades must complete an academic eligibility form signed by teachers and parents/guardians detailing plans to demonstrate learning progress to regain academic eligibility for participation.  This form will be provided by the Director of Athletics.

Special Olympics: Saturday May 9th 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. 

Myruhm Invite: Similar to the WTFA, this is a performance standard entry, and alternate transportation meet.  (Please see the link for entry standards / more details as they become available.) 

Going to be a GREAT WEEK!!!

Coach Lease

OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians

I hope everyone had a fun and restful weekend!  This week we have a lot on our plate. 1st we will host one of our Conference Quads on Tuesday.  Home meets are always an all hands on deck affair.  It is ESSENTIAL that EVERYONE (including academically ineligible athletes) considers it their responsibility to make the meet run smoothly.  That being said, in addition to competing in the meet Athletes will also be assigned a position / job to help the meet run smoothly.  This means moving hurdles, raking pits, replacing crossbars etc. from the BEGINNING of the meet till the END. Parents, please help reinforce this with your athlete and please consider helping where you can, see the links below for more info. (We'll even take willing help the day of, just please see myself or Mrs. Brittany Spencer Grant.) 

Home Meet Help: 

WE NEED YOUR HELP!  Here is how you can sign up to help...  Please review the Home Meet Helpers and reach out to Mrs. Spencer-Grant  and/or Mr. Jameson to get yourself on the list.  

***Thank you ALL for considering***  HERE are some helpful videos to encourage your help Introduction to AthleticFIELD  Officiating a Vertical Event  Officiating a Horizontal Event

Coaches in Boston: 

We have two of our Coaching staff (Coach Erik Haakenson and Coach Brian Vasey) competing in the Boston Marathon this weekend.  Both have put countless hours into this endeavour and it's AWESOME to see them celebrate / enjoy the fruits of setting a HIGH GOAL and achieving it. 

If you are interested in following along. There’s an app tracker, live stream, and the race info page.

Competition Information: Most everyone will compete in Tuesday's home meet, and we'll have more information on the Cardinal JV Classic and Reedsburg Invite entries later in the week. (Stay Tuned) 

A reminder that the Alternate Transportation Sheets (Fillable) are due 24 prior to the event.  And please TURN THEM IN TO THE MAIN OFFICE / Mr. Dave Jameson not Coach Lease. 

Parent T.E.A.M.: Thank you for your continued support with this. Here is our sign-up for this week's Snack Sign Up - 4/20-24/26. 

T.E.A.M. Points of Emphasis: 

Captains Voting: Below are the links to our captains ballots.  All of our seniors are expected to help lead.  Some are awarded extra responsibilities as T.E.A.M. representative / servant leaders. We call these people Captains.  

Ballot Directions: You have 3 possible votes to cast however you may only apply one vote to one person.  Do not apply a vote to someone you don't want to represent you / to be nice.  You may only vote one time, and boys vote for boys and girls for girls. 

Girls Captain Ballot Link       Boys Captain Ballot Link 

Housekeeping Items:

GRADES: 

REMINDER: "Section 2.03.04 - Quarter Report Cards" of your athletic code:

A participant who has an "F" or an incomplete on a quarter report card will be academically ineligible until the participant achieves a passing grade in the class or eliminates the incomplete. A Co-Curricular Progress Report Form  must be submitted to their Advisor/Director to show passing grades.  Prior to that occurring, the participant will be able to practice or participate, but will not be allowed to participate in competition or performance.

If a participant receives two or more failing grades and/or incompletes, the participant is immediately ineligible for all Co-Curricular activities.  A participant with two or more failing grades must complete an academic eligibility form signed by teachers and parents/guardians detailing plans to demonstrate learning progress to regain academic eligibility for participation.  This form will be provided by the Director of Athletics.

Special Olympics: Saturday May 9th 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. 

Myruhm Invite: Similar to the WTFA, this is a performance standard entry, and alternate transportation meet.  (Please see the link for entry standards / more details as they become available.) 

Here's to.a great 130th Running of the BOSTON MARATHON and a dry week of competition!

Coach Lease

OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians

It's hard to believe we're HALF WAY through our 2026 season! But there's plenty of time to WORK our GOALS into REALITY!

This past week we had our 1st OUTDOOR opportunity!  New / more events and the whole T.E.A.M. attending the same event.  We had a great number of personal records go down and there were lots of learning opportunities. Below are some points of emphasis / FEEDBACK to direct our growth moving forward...

T.E.A.M. Points of Emphasis: 

WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE? As noted from Day #1 this year, we are engaging in "Education-based Athletics."  That means that we are engaging in an education experience in an educational setting.  "LEARNING TO DO HARD THINGS TOGETHER."

PRACTICE:  We practice to introduce our minds, bodies, and attitudes to new stimulus "challenges" to help them grow stronger, sharper, and more resilient.  In short we practice to prepare to compete. Hard / focused "time on task" improves performance. 

PERFORMANCE: We practice so that we perform better and test our progress. We attack our tasks with DISCIPLINE.  That means a proper warm-up, execution of our event with TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY, warm-down, and repetition if necessary.  We attack our tasks with a WARRIOR SPIRIT.  Meaning we push ourselves away from comfort / fear and into the realm of NEW POSSIBILITIES / LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT.  Showing great EFFORT is the best motivator you can give to your T.E.A.M.mates. When we do our BEST, we and our T.E.A.M. benefit and EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE.  

LOOK - ACT - FEEL = T.E.A.M.: A T.E.A.M. means doing things TOGETHER. (EVERYONE warms-up, supports each other, and cools down TOGETHER at competitions)  It's easy to be lazy / do your own thing and both are attractive / inspiring.  When you genuinely invest yourself in others, everyone benefits including YOU!  When we show up to competitions we should LOOK like a cohesive unit.  That means wear the uniform with PRIDE together.  It's hard to be beautiful if we're all making an individual fashion statement, but together we're GORGEOUS!  When we're not preparinging to compete, competing, or actively recovering from competition we should be finding a way to SUPPORT our T.E.A.M.mates.  Chear, holler, clap, affirm, encourage, and celebrate your T.E.A.M.mates performances. DON'T look for ways to draw attention to yourself, rather put the focus on those actively competing.  (We had a lesson in this Friday night.)  INVEST your attention and energy into your T.E.A.M.mates and they'll do the same for you! 

KNOW YOUR ROLE / RESPONSIBILITY:  Athletes = Perfrome, Coaches = Coach, Parents/Fans = Support If an athlete has a need to step out of ("Scratch" due to illness / injury) an event that is the COACHES call!  The events you're entered in are your opportunity to compete for yourself and to score points for your T.E.A.M.  (Imagine a 4 person basketball T.E.A.M. or a 10 person football T.E.A.M. = Dysfunctional)  Again, these situations should always be collaborative and go through a coach / a group of Coaches.  We need to take PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY the things under our control within our role.  

"CONTROL THE CONTROLLABLES" 

- You are STUDENT - ATHLETES, that means you carry the load of both titles.

- Know your event plan / schedule (Meet schedule / rules for check-in/out ask a Coach) 

- Goals: Review / Set new short/long term goals 

- Plan your event performance (See It, Feel Your Body / Be Present, Trust your preparation / the process) 

- Plan your competition schedule (Warm-ups, event schedules, cool-downs, etc.) 

- Plan your chemistry (What are you going to eat / drink when?) 

- Plan your gear (Warm/Cold/Rain, extra gear, organization of gear, storage/care)

Competition Information: 

We have two competitive opportunities this week, unfortunately we will not have an opportunity for everyone to compete.  (Next week we will, weather permitting)  This means we need to APPRECIATE the opportunities we are given, and make sure we bring our BEST to our events and to our T.E.A.M.mates.

A reminder that the Alternate Transportation Sheets (Fillable) are DUE 24 HOURS PRIOR TO EVENT.  And please TURN THEM IN TO THE MAIN OFFICE / Mr. Dave Jameson not Coach Lease. 

Housekeeping Items:

GRADES: 3rd Quarter Grades got us in a bind Friday night that we don't want to repete. Ultimately, it's your responsibility as the STUDENT - ATHLETE to attend to your grades and your return to practice / competition.   

Clearance to resume full participation will occur once all items below are completed:

• All grades are passing 

• The Co-Curricular Progress Report Form has been submitted to Mrs. Spencer Grant with the teacher(s) signatures confirming passing grades

  • The only teacher signatures needed are for those classes in which an F appeared on the 3rd Quarter report car.

Fundraiser: T.E.A.M., Our fundraiser is going well!  We have almost 70% of our T.E.A.M. participating (we can do better) and 30% of those have donations coming through. 

UPDATE!!!  The school is looking to resurface the track and jump surfaces this summer! (Poly 5K)  We'd like to continue to fundraise to try and get an above "base" topcoat and update the other areas PV / throws areas. (I'm told we need $70,000 to cover the cost of the "next level up" coating.) We all want the same thing, and getting there is going to take all of our resources / connections. We have not traditionally gone down the road of corporate sponsorship, but having interested alternative options would also be welcome for consideration. (Please connect with me if you have some in mind.)  Here again are the pertinent links for those that still need to engage / re-engage. Schoolfundr Load-Up Instructions  / Fundraiser Link to share. 

Parent T.E.A.M.: Thank you for your continued support with this. Here is our sign-up for this week's Snack Sign Up - 4/10/26. 

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 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 Home Meet Helpers and reach out to Mrs. Spencer-Grant  and/or Mr. Jameson to get yourself on the list.  

***Thank you ALL for considering***  HERE are some helpful videos to encourage your help Introduction to AthleticFIELD  Officiating a Vertical Event  Officiating a Horizontal Event

Booster Help!:  Please, if you have not done so already, become a booster member and / or simply register with the boosters as a Track & Field supporter in addition to any of your other sports. 

This is one of the simplest ways to help support the Track & Field T.E.A.M. financially as there is a matching

PTO Fun Run:  Please consider helping out / working this event if you are able. Fun Run Info

Special Olympics: Saturday May 9th 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. 

Myruhm Invite: Similar to the WTFA, this is a performance standard entry, and alternate transportation meet.  (Please see the link for entry standards / more details as they become available.) 

Results: 

McFarland Quad. Please see the Stats Doc to track your season progress / team points. and see the results posted in the meet links below. 

6 more weeks of HARD WORK!  It's all WORTH IT, trust me!

Coach Lease

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. (All 3 Divisions)  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 Clara Evenson who tied the OHS Girls PV School Record (10-6) in WIAA Competition saturday!

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 natural "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.

Competition Information: APRIL 10th at McFarland. (this was a change from the 9th on an earlier calendar version.) 

Housekeeping Items:

GRADES: 3rd Quarter Grades are due shortly after we return form break. You are all "Student Athletes" and that means carrying both of those titles with diligence.  Please spend all necessary time over break attending to any missing or make-up work you may have looming. Additionally please check your grade status and communicate with your teachers if you are in jeopardy of not passing or not achieving your educational goals. 

REMINDER: "Section 2.03.04 - Quarter Report Cards" of your athletic code:

A participant who has an "F" or an incomplete on a quarter report card will be academically ineligible until the participant achieves a passing grade in the class or eliminates the incomplete. A Co-Curricular Progress Report Form  must be submitted to their Advisor/Director to show passing grades.  Prior to that occurring, the participant will be able to practice or participate, but will not be allowed to participate in competition or performance.

If a participant receives two or more failing grades and/or incompletes, the participant is immediately ineligible for all Co-Curricular activities.  A participant with two or more failing grades must complete an academic eligibility form signed by teachers and parents/guardians detailing plans to demonstrate learning progress to regain academic eligibility for participation.  This form will be provided by the Director of Athletics.

Fundraiser: T.E.A.M., Our fundraiser is going well!  We have almost 70% of our T.E.A.M. participating (we can do better) and 30% of those have donations coming through. 

UPDATE!!!  The school is looking to resurface the track and jump surfaces this summer! (Poly 5K)  We'd like to continue to fundraise to try and get an above "base" topcoat and update the other areas PV / throws areas. (I'm told we need $70,000 to cover the cost of the "next level up" coating.) We all want the same thing, and getting there is going to take all of our resources / connections. We have not traditionally gone down the road of corporate sponsorship, but having interested alternative options would also be welcome for consideration. (Please connect with me if you have some in mind.)  Here again are the pertinent links for those that still need to engage / re-engage. Schoolfundr Load-Up Instructions  / Fundraiser Link to share. 

Parent T.E.A.M.: Thank you for your continued support with this. Here is our sign-up for this week's Snack Sign Up - 4/10/26.  Here also is the link to the T.E.A.M. Dinner items for this week. (The last one was such a great hit!) 

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 being April 12th.  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 Home Meet Helpers and reach out to Mrs. Spencer-Grant  and/or Mr. Jameson to get yourself on the list.  

***Thank you ALL for considering***

Booster Help!:  Please, if you have not done so already, become a booster member and / or simply register with the boosters as a Track & Field supporter in addition to any of your other sports. 

This is one of the simplest ways to help support the Track & Field T.E.A.M. financially as there is a matching

PTO Fun Run:  Please consider helping out / working this event if you are able. Fun Run Info

Special Olympics: Saturday May 9th 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. 

Myruhm Invite: Similar to the WTFA, this is a performance standard entry, and alternate transportation meet.  (Please see the link for entry standards / more details as they become available.) 

Results: 

WTFA State Indoor.  Please see the Stats Doc to track your season progress / team points. and see the results posted in the meet links below. 

Let's head back into the classroom and Week #5 with VIGOR!!!

Coach Lease

OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians

It's hard to believe, but after this week we'll be 1/3rd of the way through the season!

Last Week: 

Some GREAT performances again last week!!!  At UW-P and Beaver Dam

Regardless of where you competed or what you competed in, REMEMBER your 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. (Bravery and Effort are things we can always bring to competition) 

This Week: 

Practice Over Break:  As you will see below we have official practice on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday over break.  The practice plans for each day are already posted in the Calendar so folks not attending can keep pace with those that are.  

On Your Own / Choice Workouts: These can be done on Monday or Friday or any time for that matter.  In the Choice Workouts sheet you will find a whole slew of different workouts so you can build-your-own on your days away / over weekends / when you want to double up days.  (Try not to tax the same system in the twice in the same day / back to back days).  Spring Break is a great time to insert "New Stimulus" tax a particular system / area so it can be strengthened while away from competition.  Ask your Coaches for advice / feedback for your unique needs / situation. 

Competition Information: Over SPRING BREAK we only have one competition, the WTFA STATE INDOOR MEET at UW-WW on April 4th.  This is an entry standard meet so athletes must meet the meet standard to be able to compete in this high level event.  Transportation is also "ON YOUR OWN" still requiring an  Alternate Transportation Sheet and Student Athletes cannot transport other Student Athletes.  Willing parents may transport multiple Student Athletes if appropriate Alternate Transportation documentation is in order.  NO ATHLETES DRIVING ATHLETES!

A reminder that the Alternate Transportation Sheets (Fillable) are due 24 prior to the event.  And please TURN THEM IN TO THE MAIN OFFICE / Mr. Dave Jameson not Coach Lease. Please see the Stats Doc to track your season progress / T.E.A.M. points, and see the meet results posted in the meet links below.  (Video also coming soon!) 

AFTER BREAK we will begin outdoor competitions starting on APRIL 10th at McFarland. (this was a change from the 9th on an earlier calendar version.) So come back ready to compete when we start Week #5!

Housekeeping Items:

GRADES: 3rd Quarter Grades are due shortly after we return form break. You are all "Student Athletes" and that means carrying both of those titles with diligence.  Please spend all necessary time over break attending to any missing or make-up work you may have looming. Additionally please check your grade status and communicate with your teachers if you are in jeopardy of not passing or not achieving your educational goals. 

REMINDER of your athletic code:

REMINDER: "Section 2.03.04 - Quarter Report Cards" of your athletic code:

A participant who has an "F" or an incomplete on a quarter report card will be academically ineligible until the participant achieves a passing grade in the class or eliminates the incomplete. A Co-Curricular Progress Report Form  must be submitted to their Advisor/Director to show passing grades.  Prior to that occurring, the participant will be able to practice or participate, but will not be allowed to participate in competition or performance.

If a participant receives two or more failing grades and/or incompletes, the participant is immediately ineligible for all Co-Curricular activities.  A participant with two or more failing grades must complete an academic eligibility form signed by teachers and parents/guardians detailing plans to demonstrate learning progress to regain academic eligibility for participation.  This form will be provided by the Director of Athletics.

Parent T.E.A.M.: Thank you for your continued support with this Below is our sign-up for this week 

Snack Sign Up - 4/4/26

Home Meet Help:  Please consider adding your name to our list of Home Meet Helpers by communicating with Mr. Dave Jameson, Mrs. Spencer Grant, or myself. (4/21/26 and 5/15/26)

Booster Help!:  Please, if you have not done so already, become a booster member and / or simply register with the boosters as a Track & Field supporter in addition to any of your other sports. 

This is one of the simplest ways to help support the Track & Field T.E.A.M. financially as there is a matching

PTO Fun Run:  Please consider helping out / working this event if you are able. Fun Run Info

Enjoy some time in the SUN and catch up on your SLEEP and CLASSWORK!!!

Coach Lease

OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians

Last Week: 

"WOW" so many GREAT performances!!!  PR's Galore, Champions Galore, and the Boys & Girls T.E.A.M.s "CRUSHED" at the Tri-State Invite!!! Girls: Champions!  Boys: Runner Up!  

Regardless of where you competed or what you competed in, REMEMBER your 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. (Bravery and Effort are things we can always bring to competition) 

This Week: 

We double down on practice to turn our weaknesses into STRENGTHS and our strengths into SUPER STRENGTHS!  We also travel to UW-P and Beaver Dam and event entries will again be available Wednesday night if not before.  

PLEASE communicate if you/your athlete is unable to attend meets due to vacation!!!

Competition Information: A reminder that the Alternate Transportation Sheets (Fillable) are due 24 prior to the event.  And please TURN THEM IN TO THE MAIN OFFICE / Mr. Dave Jameson not Coach Lease. Please see the Stats Doc to track your season progress / T.E.A.M. points, and see the meet results posted in the calendar.  (Video also coming soon!) 

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.

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 extra lift / workouts  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 reasons. 

The RESULTS are CLEAR when extra work / attention is invested.  Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:15 am in the weight room / turf area. 

Some other points...

Our Mental Approach to Competition: S-F-T

SEE:  See yourself do it - BEST EVER PERFORMANCE - Be specific - Repeat Often

FEEL:  Feel your body - Breathe: Focused / Controlled Breathing - Be where your feet are - Mind and body to work together

TRUST: Trust that your value is not tied to your performance - Trust your training / body's potential - Trust your not alone / your T.E.A.M. is with you supporting you - Trust sets us FREE

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.  Let it be known that It's always OK to celebrate after a great performance. It's never OK to celebrate during a performance. 

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!!! 

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 and 6:05pm.  Practice can be any time you stop and think about / visualize yourself doing your event/s. 

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!  

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 1/7th'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!

Parent T.E.A.M.: Last week's T.E.A.M. Dinner & Snacks were AMAZING / SPOT ON!!! 

Thank you, is and understatement!  Below is our sign-up for this week 

Snack Sign Up - 3/26-27-28 @ UW-P and Beaver Dam.

Can't wait to get back to practice THIS WEEK!!!

Coach Lease

OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians

NO SCHOOL = NO PRACTICE TOMORROW 3/16/26 (Please see the practice plans for workouts you can do from home.  This is an advantage if we choose to use it.) 

Last Week: 

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.  The T.E.A.M. dynamic has been growing along with our numbers this 1st week.  Thank you, seniors for facilitating the T.E.A.M. Goals, bonding, and the definition of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. 

On the coaching side, it's been a challenge to manage the volume T.E.A.M. 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:  

3/16 SNOW DAY!  Practice  At home / On your own

3/17  Practice ST: 4:05 - 6:05pm Uniform Hand Out

3/18 CLOTHING ORDER  DEADLINE #2

     Picture Night - Fundraiser Upload 

     Practice   ST: 4:05 - 6:05pm

     T.E.A.M. Dinner

3/19  Practice  ST: 7:15am (Opt.)   ST: 4:05 - 6:05pm

3/20  Watertown JV Invite    BT: 2:45pm     ST: 4:45pm

     Tri-State UW-P   BT: 2:05pm   ST: 4:30pm

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.E.A.M. Dinner 3/18 5:30 OHS Commons

Snack Sign Up - 3/20 @ UW-P and Watertown JV.

Picture Day: is Wednesday Wednesday 3/18/26, please dress just like you would for a competition. (Uniform To, Black Shorts, and Jacket if you have them.) 

Clothing Order:  Please see the T.E.A.M. Store Link for your early season apparel.  (Deadline is Wednesday 3/18/26 at 11:59pm)

Fundraiser: Athletes and parents again please see the Shoolfundr letter for fundraiser details. (Minimum: 20 "Quality Emails" ready for upload on Wednesday 3/18/26)

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 140+ athletes to consider.  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. 

Parents please remember to fill out your 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 the 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.mates feel / perform has a lasting impact on you both.  

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 uniform.  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 more 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 your 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 ask 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. 

That's all for now :)  Stay safe out there! We'll hit the ground running on Tuesday!

Coach Lease

OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents

I hope this message finds you well! We’re thrilled to kick off this year’s fundraiser with the help of our partner, Schoolfundr.

If you're new to Schoolfundr, it's a secure and effective platform where ALL of donations go directly to support our team (minus the standard credit card fee). 

Why Schoolfundr?

• No Hidden Fees – We keep ALL of what we raise minus the standard credit card fee

• Tip-Based –  Donors are able to leave an optional tip to schoolfundr.org if they choose to.

• Secure & Private – Top-level security, does not monetize or sell data to any third parties
  
  

What We Need From You:

Please help your student collect 20 email addresses of potential supporters. These could be:
• Family members (grandparents, aunts, uncles)
• Friends and coworkers
• Community leaders, etc

Please DO NOT INCLUDE HS Friends, Teachers, Fake, or Random Emails

*Save these emails in a Notes App on your cell phone or Google Doc. Your student will bring them to their team meeting for input.*

Due Date:***Wednesday March 18th***

Thank you for your support! I'm very hopeful for the results if we approach this fundraiser as a T.E.A.M.

P.S.

Parent Team: We could really use more help organizing / executing, T.E.A.M. 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 and keep an eye open for communications regarding the above. 

OHS Track & Field Athletes & Parents / Guardians

MONDAY March 9th we open the 2026 Track & Field Season!!!

WELCOME!  If you're receiving this email it means that you, your son / daughter have registered for OHS Track & Field! 

It was SO NICE to see many of you at the info meeting!  If you missed it please see the Info / Parent Meeting Slides here.  If you have Track & Field related questions that are not answered below please throw some of them at the OHS Track & Field Chat Bot. (Give it a shot) And / or consult the FAQ Document, OHS Track & Field Website, Team Rules Document, and  OHS Track & Field Calendar. 

Below is an example of one of my weekly communications.  I try to adhere to the once a week rule, but often there are more bases to cover in the early season.

We will begin by meeting in the Main Gym at 4:05 pm. (Be early and dressed ready to be active indoors and out)

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. 

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.  This group also needs a parent leader. 

Here again are the quick links to docs that should answer many of your questions as well as the OHS Track & Field Chat Bot. They are all also at the bottom of every email

Quick Links 

OHS Track & Field Practice Calendar

OHS Track & Field Website 

OHS Track & Field Clothing Order

Ride Home / Travel Permission Sheet

OHS Track & Field Chat Bot

Practice:

REMINDER: All of the workouts for the season are linked in the OHS Track & Field Practice Calendar so there is no mystery about what is happening each day.

Our FOCUS this week is "Learning How To Practice!"  We have 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.  

OHS Track & Field Practice Calendar

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 Tuesday and Thursday 7:15 am morning practices that are available for make-up practices, individual attention, and / or additional work / extra 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 Friday the 20th.  Athletes must attend 7 practices to be eligible for competition.

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!

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! 

The 2026 OHS Track & Field Season is just 1 Week Away!!! MONDAY March 9th! 

It was SO NICE to see many of you at the info meeting last week wednesday! If you missed it please see the Info / Parent Meeting Slides here.  If you have Track & Field related questions that are not answered below please throw some of them at the OHS Track & Field Chat Bot. (Give it a shot) And / or consult the FAQ Document, OHS Track & Field Website, Team Rules Document, and  OHS Track & Field Calendar. 

Below is some of the other pertinent information we'll all need to start the season off on the right foot. 

Clothing Order:  Please see the T.E.A.M. Store Link for your early season apparel. 

DEADLINE #1: Wednesday March 4th at 11:59pm (Get your gear before the 1st meet = Order by the 1st deadline - There will be later opportunity) 

Fundraiser 

At the info meeting we discussed our need to engage in a fundraiser to help with some of our facility and operational needs.  This year we will again be using Shoolfundr as our platform.  Please read the full description in the link provided.  The short version is that Schoolfundr gives us back 95% of what we bring in. (Others are 20%)  THE ASK is that your athlete gains at least 20 "Good Emails" (Not school teachers/admin, fake, or random) for individuals likely to donate / be sympathetic to our goals. Parents, this is likely something your athletes will need your help with / your family/ professional network to complete well.  Again please see the Shoolfundr letter for more details. 

IMPORTANT ITEMS!

Sign-Up / Registration: Please, please, please have all of your registration information in order before practice starts on Monday March 9th.  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) 

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 2026 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.  This group also needs a parent leader.  

Senior Parents, we also need a parent leader for banner / poster facilitation. 

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 Maureen Coyle coylezoo@outlook.com (Our Track & Field Rep.) and the Booster Site for more details.

Upcoming Dates / Events:

Captain's Practices: 4:00pm everyday after school leading up to the season. Meet by the whiteboard outside Lisa's office / between the locker rooms.  

Parent / Informational Night: Wednesday February 25th at 6:00pm in OHS Commons!

SEASON BEGINS MARCH 9th!!!: Meet in OHS Main Gym at 4:05 PM Every Day!

PRE-SEASON TRAINING!

- START EARLY / START SMALL: THE TRACK IS CLEAR PEOPLE!!!

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 your 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.   

1 Week Away!!!

Coach Lease