Five Hills Track & Field Club

Hello Five Hills Track & Field Club Family. Well, it's time to show the Lone Star State competition that Jack Rabbits are worthy Track & Field Competitors. On Friday, Our Primary (6-8 year olds), Sub Bantam (9 year olds), Bantam (10 year olds), Sub Midget (11 year olds) and Midget Division (12 year olds) are going into great competition in Giddings. On Saturday, our Youth (13-14 year olds), Intermediate (15-16 year olds)and Young Men/Women Division (17-18 year olds) will finish off the competition in grand fashion. The sign in process on Friday and Saturday begin at 9:00 am. The field events (Jumps and Throwing) are scheduled to begin at 11:00 am on oth days. The running events (Sprints, Hudlers, Relays and Distance Running) are scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m., but parent are advised to arrive earlier, due to the progression of the Field Events and Inclement Weather. All parents must bring their child(ren)'s originial sealed or notorized birth certificate or current U.S. Passport or military or State Identiication Card. The clerk of the Meet will stamp their AAU card once their age has been verified. Coach Griffin will leave Copperas Cove's Mc Donald's (Friday and Saturday) at 6:15 am, and connect with the Killeen area parents and athletes at the Mc Donald's across from Dennis Eakin Mazda/Jeep dealer at about 6:30 am. If you have any questions, please see Coach Griffin. The Youth, Intermediate and Young Men/Women Division still have practice on Friday. The Track will be open at 5:30 p.m. for Stretching, Run Through Mechancis and Wind Sprints. This practice is scheduled to last no more than 40 to 55 minutes. This not the time to perform a harm workout. You can run your specific event no more than an 800 meter race run through. Pay particular attention to your major muscle groups when stretching. If your major muscles are tight or sore, please call Caoch Griffin immediately on his cell: 245-291-1757 for additional rest recovery preparation. "Be Confident In Your Conditioning" Administrations

Hello Five Hills Track and Field Track Family. It's time to get really focused on the next 6 weeks of your Pre-Competition Phase. June 7, 2003 shall be an event for everyone. Our first track meet of the season. The competition will be engaging, fast and the experience shall give us an indication of where we are,and in many cases where we should be entering our Championship Phase which begins on June 9, 2003. Also beginning on Monday, June 9, 2003 will begin our two-Part Training Phase with our Hurdlers, and Long Distance Runners (1500m/3000m) arriving to practice at 6:30 p.m. Our Mid Distance Runners (400m/800m), Sprinters, Throwers and Jumpers will arrive at 7:30 p.m. This will allow us to better serve our influx of athletes. (The caption above shows Tim Montgomery the new world 100meter record holder with a 9.78 second blast in Paris, September 2002). I truly believe in an informed athlete, parent and coach. I've linked last year's Junior Olympics website to assist the entire Five Hills Track & Field Family. Please take the time and consume the following 1st place and 4th place finishes in the 2002 Junior Olympics Track & Field competition. The 1st & 4th standing is a "Range" in which we must direct our athletes. Everyone wants to know the "Vision or Goal", and hopefully, I've made it plain. In this advance age of information and computer technology, we all should know exactly the times, heights and distance we must esclipse. Enjoy! (*) Denotes new record, ** Denotes Five Hills Athlete). Primary Divison Girls 100m ((14.47, 14.55), 200m (30.19, 30.91), 400m (1:09.59, 1:12.78), 800m (2:46.52, 2:56.96),Long Jump (13', 11'6), Shot Put (22'0.25", 16'10") Sub-Bantam Division Girls 100m (13.79, 14.26), 200m (28.63, 29.43), 400m (1:04.93*, 1:07.42), 800m (2:39.84, 2:44.29), 1500m (5:28.43, 5:38.46), Long Jump (14'*, 12'6"), High Jump (3'11"*, 3'8"), Shot Put 23'5.5". 20'4.25") Bantam Division Girls 100m (12.99, 13.30), 200m (26.68, 27.92), 400m (1:02.53, 1:04.36), 800m (2:31.89, 2:37.10), 1500m (5:14.26, 5:21.35), Long Jump (14'6.5",14'2.25"), High Jump (4'3", 4'), Shot Put (30'9"*, 24'11") Sub-Midget Girls Division 100m (12.91, 13.29), 200m (26.50, 27.16), 400m (1:00.04, 1:01.62), 800m (2:23.26, 2:28.68), 1500m (5:01.23, 5:11.25), 3000m (10:59.82, 11:19.30), 80m Hurdles (13.36, 14.42), Long Jump (15'0.75",14'1.25"), High Jump (4'10"*, 4'4"), Shot Put (30'0.25", 27'2.75") Midget Girls Division 100m (12.19, 12.60), 200m (25,25, 26.08), 400m (56.10, 58.84), 800m (2:22.31, 2:24.85), 1500m (4:56.32, 5:00.90), 3000m (10.29.43, 10.53.33), 80m Hurdels (11.97*, 13.06), Long Jump (16'5.25", 15'7"), High Jump (5'2", 4'8"), Shot Put (40'8.5", 36'5.5") Youth Girls Division 100m (11.93, 12.30), 200m (24.27, 25.06), 400m (55.94, 59.69), 800m (2:12.80, 2:22.86), 1500m (4:48.35, 4:55.52), 3000m (10.29.87, 10:55.00), 100m Hurdles (14.67, 14.76), 200m Hurdles (27.34, 28.52), Long Jump (18'1", 16'9.5"), High Jump (5'6", 5'2"), Triple Jump (36'4", 34'11"), Shot Put (46'7.75", 43'10.25"), Discus (122'2", 113'2.5"), Javelin (123'8", 112'5"), Pole Vault (10'6", 9') Intermediate Girls Division 100m (11.85, 12.10), 200m (24.12, 24.45), 400m (55.36, 56.02), 800m (2.11.88*, 2:15.21), 1500m (4:35.58*. 4:52.60), 3000m (10.09.91, 10:41.37), 100m Hurdles (13.93, 14.56), 400m Hurdles (59.75, 1:03.22), Long Jump (18'9.25", 17'9.5"), High Jump (5'8", 5'4"), Triple Jump (40'3.75", 37'1.5"), Shot Put (41'7", 36'5"), Discus (151'05", 121'7"), Pole Vault (11', 10'6") Young Women Division 100m (11.80, 11.98), 200m (24.25, 24.53), 400m (55.26, 56.14), 800m (@:14.21, 2:17.17), 1500m (4:41.24, 4:53.60), 3000m (10.33.72, 10:58.21), 100m Hurdles (13.95, 14.45), 400m Hurdles (59.41, 1:02.74), Long Jump (19'4.5", 18'4.75"), High Jump (5'8", 5'4"), Triple Jump (39'10.5"), Shot Put (42'11.75", 38'9.75), Discus (132'10.5", 120'4"), Pole Vault (11'6, 10'6") Primary Boys Division 100m (13.82*, 14.27), 200m (29.41, 29.91), 400m (1:10.47, 1:12.04), 800m (2:48.49, 2:48.90), Long Jump (12'10.75", 12'3.75") Sub Bantam Boys Division 100m (13.33*, 13.66), 200m (27.75, 28.05), 400m (1:02.86, 1:05.77), 800m (2:32.92, 2:39.39), 1500m (5:10.16, 5:16.96),Long Jump (14'7.25". 13'10.5"), High Jump (4', 3'10") Bantam Boys Division 100m (12.87, 13.10), 200m (26.29, 27.30), 400m (1:00.13, 1:02.00), 800m (2:22.48, 2:28.43), 1500m (5:10.00, 5:12.46), Long Jump (15'0.75", 14'6"), High Jump (4'10", 4'4") Sub Midget Boys Division 100m (12.35, 12.56), 200m (25.59, 26.32), 400m (57.73*, 59.21), 800m (2:16.92*, 2:25.88), 1500m (4:47.51*, 4:57.56), 3000m (10:11.06*, 10:54.15), Pentathlon (2352 points, 1972 points), Lng Jump (16'2.5", 15'7.5"), High Jump (4'10", 4'6") Midget Boys Division 100m (11.97, 12.14), 200m (24.15, 24.88), 400m (53.97, 56.24), 800m (2:14.07, 2:18.83), 1500m (4:42.05, 4:51.36), 3000m (10.18.35, 10.37.76) 80m Hurdles (11.87, 12.97**), Pentatlon (2758 points**, 2565 points), Long Jump (17'8.75", 17'0.5"), High Jump (5'**,4'10") Youth Boys Division 100m (11.10, 11.37), 200m (22.63, 23.12), 400m (51.67, 52.99), 800m (2:01.52, 2:05.16), 1500m (4:21.34, 4:24.46), 3000m (9:29.71, 9:43.79), 100m Hurdles (13.46, 13,67***, 13.73), 200m Hurdles (25.49, 26.02), Long Jump (21'3.25", 20'3"), High Jump (6', 5'8"), Triple Jump Jump (42'1", 40'4"), Javelin (184'6", 156'4.5"), Pole Vault (12', 11') Intermediate Boys Division 100m (10.49, 10.84), 200m (20.87, 22.09), 400m (48.84, 49.10), 1500m (1:57.18, 1:57.96), 3000m (9:11.21, 9:23.14), 110m Hurdles (14.03, 14.77), 400m Hurldes (53.04*, 55.10), Long Jump (23'5", 22'1"), High Jump (6'8", 6'6"), Triple Jump (48'10", 45'1"), Javelin (178'11", 158'), Pole Vault (14'9, 13') Young Men Division 100m (10.37, 10.66), 200m (21.04, 21.52), 400m (47.34, 48.28), 800m (1:53.50, 1:56.30), 1500m (3:59.31), 4:03.35), 3000m (8:37.73, 9:02.36), 110m Hurdles (13.76, 14.10), 400m Hurdles (53.04, 53.99), Long Jump (23'3.25", 22'10.25"), High Jump (7', 6'8"), Triple Jump (48'4", 47.6.75"), Javelin (207'11.5", 177'), Pole Vault (15', 14'6") I'm not finish, so keep looking!!! I've developed a techniqued called "Speed Trapping", which greatly increase the Sprinters, Mid & Long Distance Runners concentration, focus and drive. Speed trapping gives the athlete the ability to run a race in practice against the best divisional times, and in reality; shows the athletes where their competition is before even facing them. This is important, and with video feedback. our athletes will go into competition with a focus game plan. Weare in the age of show me, so we shall provide video feedback to stimulate minds. "Train Hard, Eat Right, Hydrate!!! Coach Griffin

Late Breaking News: Hello Five Hills Track & Field Family. It's me, writing you from Saddam International Airport. Hold on to you spikes, it looks like I'll be there shortly after our athletes get out of school. So, parents, athletes and volunteers, its time to get serious about what the athletes put into their bodies. I've found a picture to kind of show you where I'm located. Look to the far right, you may see a flag pole to the right of the light poles. I'm in a small building for which the flag pole is mounted on the roof. Coach Catina and myself are excited. I have several coaches who will join us to make up for lost time. Drinking water, not fruit punch, (Sugar) is important. Stretching, even when you do not like it; it's a must to increase muscle growth and flexibility. Take the practice sessions you are currently attending very serious. The competition is very good in AAU. I've heard some great performances of the Five HIlls athletes from 2002 during their 2003 school track season. So congratulations and keep your head in the books. All the athletes who attended the Texas Relays in Austin gained some great visual experience. That's part of our plan to elevate our training development. "Train Hard, Eat Right, Hydrate!" Coach Griffin

Hello everyone, I bring you greetings from my husband, Coach Griffin. He wanted me to tell everyone hello and he misses you all. He expects all of you to do well this summer and continue to strive for excellence while training. The AAU has sent out the schedule for the practice and various qualifier meets. The summer track schedule is as follows: Practice Meets: June 7, 2003 Nelson Field-Austin, TX hosted by Coach Leslie Riggins All Age Divisions June 14, 2003 Buffalo Stadium-Giddings, TX Carmet Kiara and Tony Fracis All Age Divisions Area Qualifying Meet: June 20, 2003 Buffalo Stadium-Giddings, TX hosted by Coach Tony Francis (L.C. Express) Primary/Sub-Bantum/Bantum/Sub-Midget/Midget Divisions June 21, 2003 Buffalo Stadium-Giddings, TX hosted by Coach Tony Francis (L.C. Express) Youth/Intermediate/Young Women/Young Men Association Meet: June 26-28, 2003 Alamo Stadium-San Antonio, TX hosted by Augustus Bray All Age Divisions Region IX Meet: July 2-3, 2003 Multi Events- Triathlon/Pentathlon/ Heptathlon/Decathlon (Only) Alamo Stadium-San Antonio, TX hosted by Augustus Bray July 4-5, 2003 Track and Field Events-All Age Divisions Alamo Stadium-San Antonio, TX hosted by Augustus Bray Alamo Stadium-San Antonio, TX hosted by Augustus Bray AAU JUNIOR OLYMPICS SCHEDULE July 23-24, 2003 Multi-Events Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan John Boyer, Meet Director All Age Divisions July 25-30, 2003 Track & Field Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan John Boyer, Meet Director All Age Divisions As you can all see this summer track season is approaching fast and we don't have very many practice meets before we start qualifying for the AAU Junior Olympics. Athletes it's very important that you do your best workout at each and every practice because I want to see all of you competing for the GOLD in Detroit, Michigan. Remember to stretch and stay hydrated. Also, directions will be provided at the practice prior to each of the meets for parents who choose not to follow us to the meets. Jackie Griffin

Letter #1 - Hello Five Hills Track & Field Club Family. We made it to our destination in good cheer. For some strange reason, everyone wants to know how you all (JAck Rabbits) are doing? I told them, our athletes are true professionals, and would be hard at work. It's important to maintain normalcy in your lives. We shall return full of vigor. Coach Expose and Coach Luis are having a good time adjusting. Of course, we miss our family and friends. I will continue to add to this letter, as we gain access to a computer link. The Kuwaiti people we have met are nice and the environment for which we live is accommodating. There are no sad stories, just energetic people wanting see your smiling and competitive faces soon. Do not be alarmed if I don't write you all continuously. Gaining access to a computer comes at a premium. (Long lines and limited usage allocations) So, until next time, smile more and give thanks to GOD on our behalf, and yours. Letter # 2 (Six days later) Coach Griffin cornered me, so I can say hello. Well, Let's see: Really, I don't feel nervous. I'm confident I can do my job, and come home alive and safe. There's really no need for you all and my family to worry. I'm just out here trying to protect my country, and all the people in it. I talked to my family (Parents, wife and small two sons) and told them I was okay. My family misses me and I them. They want me to come home safe (Coach and I have more, but time ran out). We will continue later, okay Jack Rabbits: Train Hard! Okay, we are back 6 hours later: Well, I've (Coach Luis) been reading my Bible and keeping my head up high. I've been keeping a good attitude, because I know there are lots of people that are down, upset and there must be someone to re-assure them that everything will be okay. Those long distance runners like Marie, Zachary, Olivia, Paul to name a few. You better be in better shape than I upon my return or its back to Bambi Bounds, Hurdle Hops and the everything else Coach Griffin taught us in our 2002 season. In the meantine, I hope everyone back in America are safe. I hope everyone will pray for us over here, and I will talk to you later, Take Care. Coach Luis F. Aguero, Jr. I (Coach Griffin) hope you all are having fun and not allowing that television to dictate your mood. Coach Expose and I were having a two hour conversaton with many about our track club family. She marveled how Brittany jumped on her big sister Jasmine early on in the track season serving notice that she's not the fastest in the Clarke household. She really liked Blakely, because she said Blakely reminded her of herself in her high school days of running track, and she could really help her excell. She went on and on about Marchellous (I hope I didn't butcher his name, forgive me) and how we worked hard on improving his running mechanics, because the kid has speed. She gave Robert props, because we have this young man (From Houston)with us who ran against the Texas Heat's All American Brendan Christian, now at the University of Texas (Freshman). He wants to see Robert, because he remembered us in Virginia in 2001. Coach Expose is busy writing her letter to you all, so hopefully I can get to you before the server shut down in three days. I just wanted you all to know that the people in the picture are not us, but we are dressed just like them. I charge the entire Five Hills Track & Field Family to call my wife, Coach Luis's wife, and Coach Suzanne and tell them you heard from us and are praying for our safety. That would be a nice gesture. Remember, Fast hands create fast feet. The hands drills movement in place for 30 seconds is a must, and the cycle drills with the leg and feet are a double must. The stairs are you friend. The forward Lunges are your friend. The rope sprinting, single leg jumping (ten- tens) and running are your friend. God Bless America and its people. Letter #3 10 days after landing, it looks a little like Dallas Hello Trackers, I've been doing okay. I went through alot in this move, especially moving my son Chay to Colorado Springs, Colorado. It does something to a mother with they leave their child. I wasn't happy initially, and relied on Coach Griffin to keep me focus, especially since I too have people who rely on me to make important decisions. Coach Griffin always comes and provides a word of encouragement, even when I think he's pre-occupied with others. He take cares of you all and us without reserve. He provided me with Joshua 1:9, and then made me read Joshua 1:8. I wondered why very shortly. I'm encouraged, and not worrying. I'm alert with no fear, but have concerns, which Coach Griffin says will make me pay attention to detail. He's right. I will not tell you this was an easy move, but I'm gaining strength and confidence. I missed my son so much, and he's gaining skills I wanted to witness and help him develop. Coach Griffin utilizes the Five Hills Athletes 2002 season to get me relax and talking about good times. Everything he said in the second letter was true, those practices were inspiring and I would not trade my association with you (athlete) and your parents for nothing. My life in Texas has been enhance by my affiliation with you all. I'm praying for our safe return and your development, so you all be encourage and train smartly. Coach Expose - GOD BLESS Letter #4 - 14 days from my life and the people I enjoy seeing. Well, life is good despite the circumstnaces we encounter. I'm doing well, especially as I see more and more young people embracing Christ. It may seem funny how their mortality or human existence increases in thought during a conflict. But, to me; it does my heart well. I pray for many too include myself for wisdom, knowledge and the right encouraging words to the troubled. I even prayed over every athlete we have now and from last season. GOD has been good to us. The Eastside Baptist Church van was a blessing, and I prayed over our athletes safety, becasue the parents of those athletes entrusted us for their children safety. Last year, I was at the track before our Annual Tuner Meet at about 5:30 in the morning. I connected the sound system, and prayed long and diligenct over the arriving teams from all over Central Texas and our very own Jack Rabbits. I still remember my voice carrying over the hills. The wind was calm and the fresh air made me feel confident and encourage for taking on the Five HIlls Track & Field Club from Coach Harrison. I'm not worried, though you all may be viewing or receiving different information than I. I truly believe this conflict on the horizon shall not reach war status. That's my profession, and that's between my Creator and Me. I feel, I'm sharper in my specialty than any point in my career, so paying attention to detail is not compromised because of my conviction. I pray that you all do not get consumed into the television news flashes and up-to-date reports around CNN, FOX News or the alphabet networks. All of us in this region are poise, prepared and established. Serving our country has brought about many benefits, just knowing you all is worth following our President's order. My family, friends, interest in hobbies and you wonderful and aspiring and inspiring athletes and parents are well worth the fighting for continuning to know freedom without concessions. Support the departed soldeirs and their awaiting families. This crisis involves all of us. So, when you see a soldier's family here and about in the Central Texas Area, please let them know,"We (FIve HIlls Track & Field Club Family) care about their love ones' sacrifice to perserve our country's way of life. You may not agree with "WAR", but support the country, support the families, and show a united front. You all are missed, and I can't wait to get back to you all soon. I'm sorry, in case you diddn't know: Coach Expose, Coach Luis and I departed the Long Star State on Robert's birthday, Febrauary 12, 2003. "Train Hard, Eat Right, Hydrate!" Coach Griffin - "You all are missed!"