Our Athletes

Necedah athletes should be diligent in preparation, give 100% at all times, demonstrate personal discipline, be respectful in all situations, maintain self control, show humility, and aggressively pursue excellence regardless of the score, opponent, time, referee, or situation.  The ultimate and final responsibility rests upon the shoulders of the student athlete. 

Our Parents/Guardians

Parents of student athletes have a responsibility to both their child and to the team. Without strong parental support the student athlete will not be able to achieve his/her greatest potential and/or the team may suffer.  It is important that parents provide positive reinforcement and understand their role as being part of the team. Parents, as well as players, should be supportive and encourage coaches and teammates at all times. Parents are not coaches and learning to trust coaches is a key step to learning the value of the life lesson experiences athletes provide. In order for NHS’s athletic program to be successful, coaches, student athletes, and parents must make a firm commitment. 

Attendance - 

Athletes are expected to be on time to practice.  Practice begins at 3:30 pm sharp.  If you are going to be late or not able to attend practice you must let a coach know in advance.  Any late or missed practices that coaches were not notified in advance about will result in an unexcused absence. 3 unexcused absences may result in removal from the team. 

• In the event that you missed a practice due to an unexpected major event a parent needs to contact a coach explaining the situation.  Coaches discretion will be used to determine if it will be unexcused. 

• -Not telling one of your coaches ahead of time about an appointment or family obligation.

• -Choosing to miss practice to hang out with friends.

• -You are injured and decide not to attend practice.  All athletes that have an injury should work with Lorryn during practice to rehabilitate.  The exception to this is if your Dr. doesn't want you to attend and you have separate rehab through your private doctor.

• -If an athlete is sick please have the parent or athlete notify one of the coaches.  If you do not notify a coach and you do not attend practice it will be marked unexcused. If it was marked unexcused then a parent needs to notify a coach that you were sick. 

• -Must be in school all day in order to practice or participate, unless family emergencies, professional appointments or approval through the office.

You will be released from class or arrive at school for a meet 15 minutes before bus departure. We need this time to prepare gear, get dressed, use the restroom, and fill our water bottles. The bus departure time isn't flexible. If an athlete is late, they must find a ride with a parent or guardian to the meet. If an athlete misses the bus and finds an alternative ride, it will be up to the coaches to decide if that athlete can still run in the meet and if there will be any further disciplinary action. 

Please be dressed in the appropriate running attire.  Athletes must keep their shirts on.  An athlete may not be able to practice or compete if they are not wearing the proper attire. 

Examples of appropriate running attire

-T-shirts

-Tank tops

-Crop tops 

-Sweatshirts

-Shorts

-Leggings

-Spandex shorts 

-Running shoes (no flip flops, regular shoes, or crocs). Must be tied. 

Female runners need to have a pair of logo free black spandex shorts for races.  a logo less than two inches is allowed.  Logos across the top elastic band are allowed. 

If grades become a problem, athletes must contact coaches to develop a plan to improve grades. We will give an athlete time during practice to work on school work if needed. Our goal is never to sit an athlete due to poor grades.  

-Please do not wait until grades are a problem. Tell coaches right away so we can help you connect with the appropriate people to work on that subject or issue. 

-Please do not fall behind with work due to meets.  The schedule is available at the beginning of the season.  Think ahead and get work ahead of time.  Prioritize homework on the weekends to stay ahead. 

As a member of the Track team, you represent our team during and after practice. How you conduct yourself within the community directly reflects on our team. Athletes must follow the student code of conduct. Many practice locations are within our community. Our presence must be a positive one. 

-No peanuts or tree nuts can be brought or consumed at any practices, meets, on the bus, or around track gear. If  you violate this rule you will have to meet with Mark Becker. 

-No vandalism, littering, or trespassing.  It's very important to ask permission to run in someone's yard or property. Violation of this rule will result in a strike.

-Harassment, bullying, or constant negative talk about a person, team, or staff member will not be tolerated.  Treat each other with kindness.  Violation of this rule will result in a strike. 

Track is a caring environment that is fun and fulfilling. We treat each other with respect.  Negativity towards track teammates or other sports programs will not be allowed.  The Track team will be encouraged to attend other Cardinal sporting events to support their classmates. 

-As a team we will attend one Softball game and one Baseball game.  We dress in Track attire and sit as a team.  We do this to encourage a positive dynamic among all athletes in our school.

Lettering will be decided based on attendance, meets, and behavior. 

-Athletes need to compete in 50% varsity meets to be eligible for a letter unless excused beforehand. 

-An athlete must not have any IE’s in any of their classes to qualify for a letter.

- For special consideration, all 3 coaches must agree that an athlete has shown commitment to the program to get a letter. 

- If an athlete scores a cumulative total of 30 or more points in any track and field event they will letter. 

-If an athlete does not follow the student code of conduct they will not get a letter. 

- You must participate in practice unless a Dr’s note is given or Lorryn advises us you should not participate. 

- No swearing, hitting, or harassing their teammates or others. 

Uniforms must be washed and returned at the end of the season.  It's preferred they are put in a bag and include a paper with the athletes name on it.  If uniforms are lost the athlete will have to pay to replace it. 

Our most important goal is to make a positive impact as an athlete, and to HAVE FUN!