Five Hills Track & Field Club

Hello, Five Hills Track & Field Family. We are pleased on the behalf of faithful members who see the vision of reducing the cost out of your out of pocket expenses. We have now achieved $2,045 in fundraising (awesome). Additionally, I would like to thank the track team for going forward without my presence at the bake sale. I was in Waco being a pleased father as my son and daughter competed at Baylor University in Waco during their Regional Qualifier over the weekend. We witnessed four (4) athletes with humble beginnings as member of the Five Hills Track & Field Team members make it to the State meet on May 13, 2006 at the University of Texas in Austin. It was pleasing to see the efforts Donald Buckram in the 100m Dash (Our Sprint King), Valerie Hancock in the High Jump, Dejon Griffin in the Discus Throw, and Robert L. Griffin, III in the 110m Hurdles and 400m Dash. They did well, but the story isn't over. As a team we thank and appreciate the MOMS and DADS who worked diligently over the ovens and stoves, and the ones who sprinted to Wal-Mart and H-E-B to contribute or offered donations in their absences. Thanks for not saving Coach Griffin any of your treats. I would like to address a few issues which surfaced during our bake. First and the most important: child safety. It came to my attention that an individual attempted to lower one of our athletes to their vehicle with a cell phone. Please do not be surprised. This is a common threat against today's youth. We must ensure that our watchful eye is always on our precious young spirits. Secondly, Blockbuster Video Manager stated, they are moving to only supporting the Boys and Girls Clubs. I am working this issue at the Blockbuster Video Corporate level. The GOOD NEWS is that we are honored and will continue to conduct our scheduled bake sales at Blockbuster Video. Also, I've taken issue about them restricting our personnel count at the location. We also encounter a misinformed manager at Hollywood Video; I've taken care of that issue of our presence at the video rental store. We have coordinated very well thanks to Mrs. Griffin and Mrs. Shedrick. Apologies were given, and we accepted them. On a final note, please remember our efforts are to attract willful donations, and our appearance in public is a direct reflection of out motives. We wish to be viewed in an honorable way. I really appreciate the parents and athletes, so much; I have a gift for all the parents. "Train Hard, Eat Right, Hydrate!!!" Coach Griffin

Five Hills Track &Field Parents and Athletes Meeting Agenda Mission: To provide you with a thorough knowledge of the track club, coaches vision, website, season schedule, fundraisers and why, development strategy, athletes home workouts, Nutrition and Texas Hot Summer etiquette. 1. I believe in giving back to the community for which I live. I’m motivated by the help young people meet goals that are attainable and realistic. We shall provide goals and work smartly to exceed them. 2. Introduction: a. Coaches b. Fundraising c. Nutritionist d. Awards and Banquet: e. Team Publicist 3. The AAU track & Field circuit is fierce competition, we are going into battle. It shall not be easy, but we have success. 4. We have a web site, and I feel more people outside of our team members are using it versus the Jack Rabbits family. That must change (Navigate website). 5. Our practice times are: a. Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (5:30 pm future) b. Saturday - 4:00 pm 6:00 pm c. Monday practices start in May d. Sunday is an on call specific skill practice. 4:00 pm start time. 6. Our season begins on 20 May 06 (Saturday, all practice meets) in Pflugerville at McNeil High School. Central Texas Elite is hosting this meet. a. 27 May 06 - Five Hills Holland Track Club in Holland. 1) We shall need many volunteers to assist coaches (timers, chaperons, awards clerks, recorders) 2) We shall have a board meeting on April 15, 2006 at 3:00 pm. 3) We shall have a team meeting on April 22, 2006 to get volunteers for specifics. b. 03 Jun 06 - Texas Heat Track Club in Austin. c. 10 Jun 06 – Carmen Kiara Track Club in Giddings (Half of the Team) d. 17 Jun 06 – LC Express Track in Giddings (Half of the Team). 7. Parents on the field – we give parents lane number 9, for walking, running, but socializing with the athletes. Allow the coaches to carry out there task. 8. From this point, we have options: a. Our normal Texas District qualifier is held in San Antonio on 22, 23, 24, and 25 of Jun 06. That’s from Thursday through Sunday. The top four athletes move on to Regional. b. Our Regional qualifier for the Junior Olympics is July 6, 7, and 8, 2006. That’s from Thursday through Sunday. The top four athletes qualify for the Junior Olympics in Virginia. 9. We can bypass this back to back week of competition and go to Orlando, Florida at the AAU National Championship which begins on July 1, 2006 for Multi-Events, and July 3, 2006 for track and field. Top three qualify for Junior Olympics. a. We can also attempt to go through Texas, and if we don’t get at the District, we can use Florida as an option. b. We are not asking you to decide today, but think about your options c. We have several avenues to qualify the Junior Olympics in Virginia beginning 28- 29 July and 31 July to 6 Aug 06. d. Currently, we are focusing our efforts on Florida. 10. Training Development Strategy: a. Identify the desired performance b. Make a plan to achieve the performance c. Make adjustments when necessary d. Develop Independent athletes 11. Home workout and demonstration (Handout workout) a. Why, time of essence, track practice needs to go forward, and be stagnant. b. Reason, promote self drive, and prevent exhaustion injuries. 12. Nutrition: Covered on website. Remember, after eating; please walk at least a half mile (around the block twice). Fine tuned engines 13. Track Etiquette a. We encourage fruit (orange, strawberry, kiwi and bananas). Apples, pears, grapes, mangos stir up the digestive tract (Large Butterflies). b. Water is paramount, sports drinks are okay only immediately after an event. If the athlete gets thirsty, we recommend water, bottled water if at all possible. c. Put towel in your coolers (in plastic bags). This will get you a cool off without the water running down your clothing. 14. Any questions, before uniform fittings. Five Hills Home Workouts I. This workout is designed: A. Strengthen core muscles a. Our athletes need to perform three sets of ten: 1) Flutter Kicks 2) Sit ups 3) Foot Shuffle or Mountain Climber b. Perform all three of these events one behind the other for proper development. B. Develop quick feet strike to the ground a. The athlete shall perform the single leg rope drill 1) The athlete shall jump rope ten times (10) on a single leg than switch legs. 2) The athlete shall jump twenty (20) times on a single leg then switch legs. This will continue up to thirty (30) (Goal is 50) b. The athlete shall perform three - 30 seconds butt kick rope drill C. Establish the basis for muscle endurance a. The athlete shall perform three (3) sets of cycle drill of 20 repetitions, b. The athletes shall perform three (3) sets of swing and hold drills in increments of 10 up to thirty. 1) Swing leg back and forth 10 times, hold for 30 seconds. 2) Swing leg back and forth for 20 times, hold for 30 seconds. 3) Swing leg back and forth for 30 times, hold for 30 seconds. D. Set basis of Development Program a. Each athlete shall view a developmental video at least once at home of the events they desire to perform. b. There will be times when the coaches will have a 30 minute viewing session with athletes. c. The importance is that we want out athletes to see great performances and emulate them. II. The above drills must be performed everyday, except Saturday and Sundays. (Yes even on weekday practices). Any questions

Hello Five Hills Track and Field Club family! The Board Members would like to Thank all Jack Rabbits families for making the bake sale a success. We would like to give a special thank you to all new members of the Track and Field Club family. The money raised in this sale has enabled us to achieve our first goal-- the entry fees for all athletes during practice meets will be payed for. Our next goal is to pay for all registration fees for the athletes quailifers, whether it be in Florida or in the State of Texas. Our primary focus in fundraisers in to reduce the cost for you, the parent. We have reached the first hurdle in our fundraising efforts. As we continue to move on down the track toward our fundraising goals, Coach Griffin firmly believes this years hard work will continue to benefit all athletes, their parents and the families. Currently our fundraising efforts has yielded us $1,533.00. "Working together; we can achieve our financial goals". Board Members

Hello Five Hills Track & Field Club Family, we are very pleased to inform you of our bake sale efforts on Friday, March 17, 2006 in front of Copperas Cove's Hollywood and Block Buster Video Stores which yielded $974.00. In January, Coach Griffin outlined many areas of emphasis to make this years' track campaign flow even more efficiently. His vision of greatly assisting families with cost of participation was set high. Youth sports in America is becoming very expensive. Coach Griffin and the board members all agree that our fundraising efforts must be aggressive, timely, and efficient. Coach Griffin continues to tell the board members that, "Fundraising is about Time, Location, and Effort." We felt our scheduling was timely; a Friday and a payday weekend. We felt our location was paramount; the need of Americans desires to escape reality through movies. And most definitely, we felt our effort was determine and well thoughtout; Coach Griffin, Coach Terry, the parents, and all our athletes waving at every vehicle traveling east and west on Copperas Cove's Highway 190 was inspiring. Our veteran and new members joined together to make this a joyous fundrasiasing occasion. Carmen Johson, Tracy Babbs, Tami McCarter, Clyde Turner were the movers and Shakers at the Hollywood Video Store location. Jonah Shedrick, Silvia Sloan, Jackie Spell, Carlene McArthur were the movers and shakers at the Blolckbuster location. We thank all the wonderful mothers and fathers for their dutifulness over the oven, HEB, and Wal-Mart bakeries for the wonderful food items presented for donations. We thank all Central Texas residents traveling through Hwy 190 on March 17, 2006 for all your waves, smiles, and donations. We also would like to thank the moviewatchers, members of Blockbuster and Hollywood Video for your cheerful kindness in supporting the Five Hills Track & Field Club Family. Our bake sales efforts were boosted up with a $26.00 gift to an awesome $1,000.00 by our Awards Chairperson's (Silvia Sloan) mother from Radcliff, Kentucky. Mrs. Trudy Cruz spent many hours baking her German specialties of fudge, magic cookie bars, and apple struesel (cakes). "We are a Community Oriented Organization, and Supporter of Good Sportsmanship" Board Members

The S.C. Lee Track has been completely redone. We now have the best track in the state. We shall continie to take joy and responsibility in maintaining the Hanke Stadiun facility. Secondly, we are hosting a track meet this year in a partnership deal with the Holland Track Club. (Just south of Belton and East of Salado). Coach Griffin and visited the facility and feel we can accomplish alot, so that no one shall miss the running events. A draft copy of the Tuner Meet particulars can be accessed from the Main Menu: HANDOUTS promps.