News and Announcements
Items Below Are From 2016 Season or Earlier
Posted by Courtney Corda at Feb 17, 2017 4:00PM PST
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ITEMS BELOW ARE FROM 2016 or EARLIER
2017 Track Newsletter Number 2 (Uniform & donation order form, Athlete contract, Spirit wear link)
Posted by Courtney Corda at Feb 15, 2017 4:00PM PST
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From: Heather Sheppard
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2017 1:36 AM
Subject: Monte Vista Mustangs Track & Field: Track Newsblast #2
Subject: Monte Vista Mustangs Track & Field: Track Newsblast #2
Hello Awesome Athletes and Parents,
Happy Thursday! This is a short but important email so please read carefully.
1) T&F Student-Athlete Contract 2017
Athletes
and parents need to sign and return the Student-Athlete Contract. It
will be discussed at practice and at the parent meeting. Turn in no later than Friday, 2/24/17. The document is attached and can also be downloaded at this link: https://docs.google.com/ document/d/1xHrZstQRj1iN5Kclxr KlNA-bPYaKBsABYi64ICud3OI/ edit?usp=sharing
2) Team Donation and Uniform Order Form
The
team donation and orders for uniforms and the team t-shirt (no charge)
are handled on the attached form. Returning athletes are not required to
order a new uniform unless they need it. This form with a check or
online receipt attached is due back to coach at practice by Friday, 2/24/17. It can also be turned in at the parent meeting. Uniforms, team t-shirt, and suggested donation: https://drive. google.com/open?id=0B5ISY65i0a s0WTFIZFRTaEVyVUk
3) Optional Spirit Wear Sale
See
the attached flyer for ordering instructions. This is completely
optional and we ask that you give the suggested team donation first
before you consider purchasing these items. (As much as we love to see
everyone in MV spirit wear, we need to get the athletes to the meets on
buses first.) Firm 2/24/17 deadline to order. The flyer can also be found at this link: https://drive.google. com/open?id=0B5ISY65i0as0Ymk5W GhkT1I2Nzg
4) President's Day Practice Optional
Monday 2/20/17 9am practice is encouraged, but optional. This means that you do not need to log your absence on XCStats.
Looking forward to meeting all of you at the parent meeting next week!
Thank you,
Heather Sheppard on behalf of head coach Jaleel Kindell and all the coaching staff
Assistant Team Parent
How to Sign Up for the Super 7 Track Meet (Feb 25)
Posted by Courtney Corda at Feb 14, 2017 4:00PM PST
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From: Courtney Corda <mail_sender@xcstats.com>
To: Courtney Corda <ccorda925@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 8:57 PM
Subject: Coach Kindell's meet sign up email
To: Courtney Corda <ccorda925@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 8:57 PM
Subject: Coach Kindell's meet sign up email
Dear Students,
In case you missed Coach Kindell's Tuesday email about how to sign up for the De La Salle meet, see below. The deadline to sign up: THIS SATURDAY. (Remember that this meet is optional and there is no bus.)
Coach Corda
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From: "coachkindell@gmail.com" <coachkindell@gmail.com>
To: cjcorda@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 12:59 PM
Subject: De La Salle Super Seven Track Meet Sign-Ups
To: cjcorda@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 12:59 PM
Subject: De La Salle Super Seven Track Meet Sign-Ups
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I've invited you to fill out a form:
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| De La Salle Super Seven Track Meet
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fill out this form if you are able to attend the Track and Field meet
at Diablo Valley College next Saturday, February 25th. This event is an
all day Saturday Track Meet so please only sign up if you are available
all day. Please only fill this out once and only sign up for 3 events. |
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To reply to this message, click "reply" or address your message to Courtney Corda at ccorda925@gmail.com
From: Heather Sheppard <mail_sender@xcstats.com>
To: Team
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2017 1:12 PM
Subject: Monte Vista Mustangs Track & Field: TEAM NEWS!: MV Track Newsblast #1
To: Team
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2017 1:12 PM
Subject: Monte Vista Mustangs Track & Field: TEAM NEWS!: MV Track Newsblast #1
Dear Parents and Athletes.
Welcome
to the 2017 Track and Field season! The coaches are looking forward to
an exciting and rewarding season for Monte Vista!
Below you will find a lot of important information. Please read through it carefully. Visit our team's website for
handouts and additional information. My name is Heather Sheppard. I am
the parent of a Junior athlete and I will be handling team
communications and social media. I can be reached at sheppardheather5@gmail.com
1) President's Day Alert: There WILL be practice on Monday, February 20th at 9am
2) Mandatory Parent Meeting: Plan to attend this important meeting on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 7pm in
the MV theater. We will go over the season, learn about the budget,
hear from the coaches, order uniforms and talk about the schedule.
3) Volunteer Sign ups: We
have many opportunities for parent involvement! Our team is large and
track meets are events with lot of moving parts. We also have team
dinners, senior night, etc. Opportunities to be a part of this exciting
team are managed through Sign Up Genius. We ask each family to have a parent volunteer for AT LEAST 2 meets and 1 event (per
student, so if you have two or more children on the team, please
volunteer accordingly). Thank you in advance for making this 2017 track
season possible with your volunteer support!
4) Team Website: Visit the Team Website on eteamz for
the calendar of events, volunteer info, photos, handouts, nutrition
info and much more! This is a separate website from XC Stats (see below)
which is where all of the athletes times are recorded. You need to
visit both sites.
5) Calendar Subscription: If you would like to synch the track calendar with your iOS device click on this link. You can add it to your Google calendar by clicking here and then clicking the +Google on the bottom right.
6) XC Stats Required: If
you are getting this email, and you are a parent, then your athlete has
successfully registered for XC Stats, which is the software our team
uses for: email communication with parents and students, attendance
tracking, performance tracking, and training logs. Please spread the
word to team newcomers who may not realize the importance of XC Stats,
especially any families whose athletes are coming into the track team
late due to winter sports or being cut from a spring sport. The
instructions for how athletes can register for XC Stats are right on
the home page of our track team website.
7) XC Stats App: New this year is the XC stats mobile app. Athletes can notify coaches of
absences and upload a picture of themselves. This is extremely helpful
to our coaches as we have all such a large team. Click here to download for IOS The Android app is coming soon!
8) Team Schedule / Meets: The team schedule can
be found on our team's website. PLEASE NOTE: we are going to be
updating the team calendar and ADDING meets (or confirming tentative
meets). For example, this year the Dan Gabor meet will be
offering field events. Yay! This first invitational is open to all
athletes. More details will follow when they are available. This will be
our first large meet of the season. (Note: we will likely be taking only a small number of varsity returners to the DLS "Super 7" Meet.)
9) Facebook: Like our Facebook page to see team photos and check in with how team is doing throughout the season.
10) Uniform Requirements: Athletes must we
ar school-issued uniform shorts and a school-issued uniform top. Kids
can use their own black or red warm ups or jackets if they don't want to
purchase the optional team jacket. No need to purchase a new uniform if
athletes own a prior season uniform or a cross country uniform. Any of
those are acceptable. To purchase a new uniform, fill out the
participation/uniform form that will be handed out at the parent
meeting. You will be able to pay by check that night or have your
athlete give it to a coach with a check at practice. Sizing will be
determined by the athlete and coach. The coaching staff recommends that
athletes have either specialized spikes or "multi purpose" spikes with
1/8 to 3/16" pyramid-style spikes. Athletes should ask their coaches for
more info on shoes.
11) Practice / Bring Warm Ups, Good Training Shoes to Practice Daily: Practice
is DAILY from 3:30 to 5:30. Athletes need warm ups every day and
supportive shoes (Nike Frees and inexpensive running shoes not generally
good enough). Athletes need water and snacks and runners should have a
digital watch (nothing fancy is needed).
12) Practice Attendance: Athletes
are expected to practice 5 days a week (unless they miss school due to
illness). Track practice is never canceled unless there's lightning. If
they miss too many practices, they risk being cut (even if absences are
planned in advance for reasons such as tutoring, medical appointments,
etc.). Attitude, behavior and effort play a big role in coaches'
decisions regarding cuts due to absences. If an athlete will not be able
attend practice daily, he or she should speak to his or her coach
immediately. To notify coaches of planned absences, use XC Stats. Log in
and click on "Request or Notify Coach of a Planned Absence."
13) Important Wet Shoe Tip: Practice
is not cancelled for rain so chances are your child will come home
with wet shoes. It is very important to dry them out daily. Another
parent shared a great tip to put the shoes over the heater vent in the
floor. You could also put them on a rack in the dryer.
On behalf of your coaching staff, I wish all of the athletes and parents a fantastic 2017 Track and Field season!
Go Mustangs!
Heather Sheppard on behalf of head coach Jaleel Kindell and all the coaching staff
Assistant Team Parent
Video Links and Follow-Up Info from Last Night's Track Banquet
Posted by Courtney Corda at Jun 1, 2016 5:00PM PDT
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Dear Parents and Students,
Where does the time go?! Congratulations again on a great track season! Here is a banquet recap for those who were there and those we were not able to make it. First off, some links:
- Coach Kindell's Presentation in PDF
- The Slideshow
- Coach Yannick's Video Speech (Coach Yannick, your speech was a hit, especially the SnapChat address part! We missed you last night! Good luck in New York)
- Link to Livestream Coverage for the State Meet (free!)
- Link to Live Results from State
- The link is not ready yet, but when Mrs. Cassidy publishes her photos from the banquet last night, I will post the link on the team website.
NCS Scholar Athlete Certificates Still Available
Did you make a ≥3.5 gpa last quarter? Did you forget to pick up your NCS Scholar Athlete certificate last night? Please go to Mr. Greenless' room (room 422) starting next Tuesday. he will have them there for you to pick up.
Varsity Letters and Fleet Foot Patches
Did you earn a varsity letter last night, but not receive it? Mr. Greenless has the list of those who earned letters. He will have your letter (or fleet foot patch) to give to you. Stop by his room (422) starting next Tuesday.
State Meet Info
The State Track meet begins tomorrow evening. See the official website for a complete schedule and other details.
| Athlete | Friday Prelims | Saturday Finals (if they advance) |
| Brooke | 6:47 pm* | 7:20 pm |
| Mer | 6:47 pm* | 7:20 pm |
| Brad | 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Heidi | 8:51 pm* | 8:55 pm |
| Tim | n/a | 10:25 pm |
* not sure heat assignments yet -- time listed is for first heat
Cross Country Anyone?
Hey, if anybody wants to run cross country this fall and you have never run it before, please email me and I will keep your XC Stats registration active so that you will get cross country news. There is an informational meeting today in the Commons right after school -- brief -- just 10 or 15 minutes.
As always, Go Mustangs!!
Courtney Corda, Team Mom
