Boys Pre-Athletics

Class Information

Rules for Pre-Athletics

1. Be on time and prepared.

2. Participate every day.

3. Respect your peers, coaches, and activities/lessons.

4. No horseplay.

Non-Participation

• Parent communication is required for non-participation in our Pre-Athletics class.  Please provide an email, phone call, or note to communicate any health issues that will lead to non-participation or modified participation.  If your student will not be participating over an extended period of time, please provide a doctor's note.

Grading Policy

80% - Participation 20% - Health & Wellness

The grade in Pre-Athletics is based on class participation and the health lessons.  Participation includes following directions and completing workouts/activities.  Participation will be assessed each class, which will result in a weekly participation grade.  In addition, we will be completing Health & Wellness lessons throughout the year.

Year at a glance

The Pre-Athletics units of study include:

1. Football / Intro to Weight Room (Flexibility Training

2. Basketball / Weight Room / Speed & Agility

3. Net Games

4. Track & Field / Weight Room / Speed & Agility

5. Soccer / Weight Room / Speed & Agility

6. Offseason Football (preparing for 7th grade season)

Students will receive health and character education on the following topics:

1. Mindset

2. D.I.G.G. Deep & How to L.E.A.D.

3. Maximum Effort/Positive Energy

4. Food & Nutrition

5. Puberty

Important Dates:

• February 2026:  FitnessGram Testing

• March 2026:  Puberty Lessons

Contact Us

J'Bill Merrick:  jbill.merrick@leanderisd.org (512) 570-3943

Will Lovell:  will.lovell@leanderisd.org

Ahmad Rivers: ahmad.rivers@leanderisd.org