2010 was a successful season but ended one meet short of our goal...the WIAA State Meet. We hope 2011 will see the return of JMM CC to state and an even better overall season performance. As coaches and captains, we look forward to having a successful season in the classroom and on the course. The work you put in over the next month will help build your confidence for the season and allow you to perform at your best. The 2011 season will provide an opportunity for our program to chase a Big Eight Championship and a return to the state meet. The only way we can make this happen, is with your participation, and dedication to the season and your teammates beginning TODAY!
Memorial Cross Country is a 9th – 12th grade program that supports all abilities of runners in Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen levels. This season, the Boys CC team is going to be coached by Casey Hopp (9th year) and Mark Eames (6th year). Captains Jordan Black, Hunter Hix, Andy Rodgers, and Jonah Weisse will help lead the team.
As you begin to think about the 2011 season, you should consider a personal goal you want to achieve and make a plan for achieving this goal. All-State runner, State Qualifier, Academic All – Conference, earn a varsity letter, run JV-1, sub-20 minutes, make all-time lest, finish a 5k …no matter what your goal is, the best way to prepare for the season is to be running this summer. Runs can consist of long runs, hills, hard runs and easy runs. If you want someone to workout with, there is a group of runners who meet for runs at 8:00 a.m. at Memorial HS at the fieldhouse parking lot. The more running you do now; the easier the start of the season will be for you and your body. Starting the first day of practice all runners should be prepared to run for thirty minutes continuously.
Official practice begins Monday, August 15th at 8:00 a.m. We will meet in the lower team room in the Memorial athletics area. Please make sure you have all of your paperwork taken care of by the first day of practice AND bring it with you to the meeting. Also, we will run on the first day of practice, so bring appropriate workout clothes (shirts, shorts, watch, and socks) and running shoes with you in the morning. If you do not have running shoes yet, I highly recommend Fleet Feet on Old Sauk Rd to help you get setup with your first pair of shoes.
I’m really looking forward to seeing if we can meet our potential this season. We return an individual state qualifier and six athletes with varsity experience. If we can produce the same enthusiasm in summer running as we did last summer this season can be just as exciting. Every year our program has taken a step forward, this year will be no different. The team’s success this season will be contingent upon getting contributions from all members of the team; each teammate must do their part. Other teams from around the state are training; make some time in your schedule, take a teammate with you, and get out running. We look forward to a great year of practices, meets, socials, and all the wonderful experiences of Spartan Cross Country!! YOU will determine whether this season is a good or GREAT season…hope to see you running soon!!
If you did not get this letter...send your mailing address to jmmcc@rocketmail.com
Upcoming Events:
Pick-up Spartan Cards (8am at running club...starting July 20th)
Capitol Mile - Sunday July 24th
Captain's Cookout - More information to come soon
Pick-up Spartan Cards (8am at running club...starting July 20th)
Capitol Mile - Sunday July 24th
Captain's Cookout - More information to come soon
