Five Hills Track & Field Club

Hello Five Hills Track & Field Family. I'm writing you all, because I, Coach Griffin, Coach Expose (200m & 400m), and Coach Luis (Long Distance) are now abroad serving the interest of our government and our way of life. Coach Suzanne (High Jump & 400m) may leave soon. Currently, our practices on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday have been aspiring. Our mid week practice (Wednesday) have been a tough one to attend, because of the intensity of homework and parental job obligations. To make it fair for everyone, we will cancel this practice until our Pre-Competition Phase, which begins late April, early May 03. If you want to practice just coordinated with Coach Ornelas, Coach Woods or Coach Stephens. I shall returned in about 60 to 70 days, because I'm retiring. So, I expect some fine tune muscles and great condition. I have a lot of fun things scheduled just for you. So, hold on to my personal motto, "Train Hard, Eat Right, Hydrate!" Our "Serving Coaches" send their well prayers and well wishe, as we know you send yours toward our defense of Freedom, Equality and Libery toward us! I'm sorry, I was unable to see most of you while I began to depart, but expect to see me real soon. BELIEVE: Track & Field is the only true sport; everything else is just a game! Football: Game! Basketball: Game! Volleyball: Game! Soccer: Game! Tennis: Game! Rugby: Game! Baseball: Game! Gymnastics: Glorified Dancing! The core of all games is physical conditioning. The better the athlete is conditioned, the better the athlete performs. Do not think the above activity is being dismissed as irrelevant compared to Track & Field. The above games are fun, and important to many of our lives. Track & Field conditioning shall give you the edge while competing or enjoying your chosen GAME! Have fun, and know I smile when I think of our new, veterans and Olympic Jack Rabbits performing all those Forward Lunges, Bambi Bounds, Hurdle Hops, Rope Jumping, Rope Running, Flex Kicks, African Dances, Drum Majors, Single Leg Stairs Hops, Double Leg Stair Hops, Running Stairs and those Fun Hills. Coach Expose, Coach Luis, Coach Suzanne and I, "Salute The Five Hills Jack Rabbits". GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR TRAINING DEVELOPMENT

Hello Five Hills Track & Field Club Family. We are taking a bold move into a new direction. Our new uniforms are taking the shape we envisioned. The BLUE & GOLD" is a now out. Our Track Club's T-shirts (Girls GOLD, Boys BLUE) marked the beginning, and now our speed suits and two piece uniforms will take your hard development to a new level. On March 1, 2003, you will have the opportunity to view both uniforms, and make an informed decision whether to opt for the attractive blue speed suit with GOLD imprinted Five Hills Logo ($30-31), or the two piece GOLD shirt with BLUE imprinted Logo and BLUE shorts ($20-21). Either way, you will want your fiends to see you in your gorgeous outfits. We shall allow you the opportunity in trying on varies of sizes for that right of confidence fit, which includes T-shirts. We have about 13 T-shirts left for which you can purchase and receive on that day. The sizes range from XX Large to Adult Medium. The XX Large is $11.50, and the Large and below sizes are $10.00. We must purchase our uniforms and shirts in bulk from C & C Sports. The prices I've quoted are minimum purchase of at least fifteen items at one time. If ordered or demanded in small installments or quantities. The price could rise as high as 20% more than the above quoted price. Remember, athletes of the Five Hills Track & Field Club. If you wear out your uniform showing it off at school, you may start a fashion design that your friends can't follow. Our uniforms will only be sold to a Five Hills Track Athletes. C & C Sports will only take orders from our Administration Staff. You don't have to wait, if you desire to order early, please talk with Mrs. Griffin (Admin) or Mrs. Brown (Treasurer) before or after practice. We do ask our parents to order the uniform by April 14, 2003. Our first track meet is 31 May 03, C & C Sports need time to produce a high quality uniform, which fits our vision to elevate our appearance. The "BLUE & GOLD" looks good, and will on you. "Train Hard, Eat Right, Hydrate!" Coach Griffin

Donald Buckram, Jasmine Clarke, Robert Griffin, Valerie Hancock and Alphonso Powell all completed at the "Games of Texas" at Baylor University on 26-28 July 2002. Their efforts along with two records broken by Donald (110m hurdles) and Robert (400m Dash) qualified them for the "State Games of America" held in Hartford, Connecticut on August 2 - 7, 2003. To the parents of these inspired athletes. Please view the website (stategames.org) and make a decision by June 1, 2003, if your athlete will participate. The "State Games of America" planning is building stream, and you are encouraged in taking early advantage of travel and lodging coast. "Great Job" Donald, Jasmine, Robert, Valerie and Alphonso. "Train Hard, Eat Right, Hydrate!" Coach Griffin

Hello Five Hills Track & Field Club Family, Friends and Fans. We have more great news to bestowed upon you, and the future of our track program. In 2003 Summer Track Season, 15 Jack Rabbits persevered through a highly competitive group of young people in athletics Track & Field. They journeyed on in representing the State of Texas at the National AAU Junior Olympics in Detroit, Michigan July 29 - August 8, 2003. South Texas AAU Association would like to formally honor their efforts, competitive spirt and good sportsmanship. Our 15 Olympians are: Alexandria Norris, Donald Buckram, Jasmine Clarke, Brittany Clarke, Olivia Ornelas, Zachary Ornelas, Robert Griffin, Donovan Johnson, Tres Johnson, Rafael George, Casey Stephens, Jerome Williams, Johnathan Woods, and Joshua Woods. So mark your calendar by highlighting March 14, 2004 at or about 1200 noon in San Antonio (Not Converse). Yes, It's a Sunday! The South Texas AAU Association is mailing those athletes an invitation, so we shall receive our invitation in the coming weeks. Yes, it's a Sunday! Last, I was engaged in combat operations in Iraq, so I missed a great event. Our Olympians represented our Club efforts at the Banquet with vigor. Out 2002 Olympians supported by their family had a wonderful time. We encourage all 2003 Olympians to attend, the many athletes who did not attend miss out on a wonderful and motivating experience. The Banquet is not just for the Olympians. If any of our athletes and their family members would like to attend this inspired event, please call me. I will provide you with the necessary details to accompany your team members. The image above is a gift given to all the outstanding athletes. The South Texas AAU Association also gave out "All America Honors', and additional Awards for Teams and Coaches. "Train Hard, Eat Right,Hydrate!" Coach Griffin

Hello, Five Hills Track & Field Club Family and Friends. You may have been unable to participate or accompany our 10 Olympians to the University of Tennessee. This was the national stage the AAU Committee labored for to present the 2002 Junior Olympics. It was an experience to remember, and thanks to Delta Timing Group, we are able to present several of our athletes performance races at the finish line. The field events such as high jump, long, javelin, discuss and pole vault events were not captured, sorry. Our athletes performed well, especially sense three of out every Junior Olympian participates in the AAU Indoor Season and Championship from November through February. So take some time and enjoy your Five Hills Jack Rabbits in Action "Train Hard, Eat Right, Hydrate!" Coach Griffin