Coach Thompson

Hello! Welcome to 6th grade Pre-Athletics! This class is designed for students who have played competitive team or individual sports, or are wanting to play athletics at the middle school level starting in 7th grade. The purpose of 6th Grade Pre-Athletics is to prepare students for the expectations of 7th​ and 8th grade athletics and to teach the fundamental skills for sports offered at Westlake High School. The 4 focus areas of this course are: (1.) Building a champion (academics, teamwork, character, competitor), (2.) Increase strength training confidence, technique, and explosion, (3.) Improve speed and agility through balance, running form, body awareness, and stamina drills, and (4.) Teaching sport-specific movements, fundamentals, and schemes.

Link to Athletics Website