• Larry Berlin, Athletic Director• Returning Coaches:

• Head Girls Coach, Jenny Kenyon (Hurdles)• 2nd Season at NPHS• Other coaching experiences: DePaul University, UCSB, Sprint Coach for Baseball athletes

• Competed in Heptathlon at Oregon

• Head Boys Coach, Stephen Svoboda (LJ/TJ)• 10th Season• NPHS Science Teacher

• Coach Marty Maciel (Distance)• Nationally Ranked HS & College Wrestler• Over 30 years of coaching experience• NPHS P.E. Chairman• Looks at the athlete at a whole

• Coach Ryan Hurley (Throws)• 9th Season• Took first thrower in school history to 2010 State Meet in the shot put

• NPHS Graduate

• Coach Shirley Byrne (Running Events)• 2nd Season at NPHS• Background coaching youth XC and Track

• Coach Janelle Kulik (Sprints/HJ)• UCLA Graduate, BS in Psycho Biology• El Camino HS, pole vaulter, sprinter• Experience: Calabasas HS, El Camino, CPT• Plans to attend Med. School in future

• Coach Mark Wieczorek (Mid-Distance)• Multi Sport Athlete in HS: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Track, XC

• MidAmerican Nazarene Univ., BA in Biology• Oregon Track Club Elite/ NIKE Member• 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials Competitor• U.S. Indoor 800m: ‘09 Runner up, ‘10 5th, “11 ?

• Coach Brad Barlow (Pole Vault)• Arizona State Scholarship Athlete• 1980 Olympic Team Qualifier• Personal Best 16’6”• LAUSD Teacher

• Coach Matt Scherer (200/400, Relays)• University of Oregon Graduate• 9 Time All-American: 400m, 4x100m, 4x400m• Oregon School Records: 400m, 4x100m, 4x400m, 300m• Indoor American/World Record Holder in DMR• Personal Bests: 1:46.11 (800m), 45.19 (400m)• Currently a Professional Rabbit, and working for Runnerspace.com

• Coaches!!!• Pole Vaulting Program (mats, coaches)

• Focus on Individual Improvement but remain Team Oriented

• Create a positive, family-oriented environment so athletes can flourish.

• Track & Field is the most diverse sport with very diverse individuals

• 400+ Athletes, Coaches, Parents = High possibility of miscommunication/conflict

• Athletes: Don’t have to be best friends with everyone, but must respect/get along with everyone.

• Parents: encourage athletes to go outside “comfort zone”

1. Presume Good Will (do not be easily offended)

2. If something occurs in which you are offended/upset or feel unsafe:1. Address issue calmly, promptly and

with the individual first.2. If not resolved, speak with coaches

for further action.3. If issue is resolved, let it go and

move on. Do not hold grudges.

Bullying is repeated and systematic harassment and attacks to have power over another person.

Harassment is any physical, verbal, nonverbal, or written

NPHS and the coaching staff have a “No Tolerance” Policy when it comes

to making another athlete feel unsafe or attacked.

• Physical• Hitting, kicking, spitting, pushing, or physical threats

• Obscene Gestures• Damaging others’ things

• Verbal• Taunting, Name-calling• Malicious teasing• Gender/Racial-specific comments

• Other• Spreading Rumors• Manipulating social relationships• Promoting social exclusion• intimidation

NPHS Track & Field Student-Athletes agree to:

•Train and compete to the best of my ability.•Be on time and prepared for practice meets and team meetings.•Be seated for roll call at 2:30pm at the track unless excused by coaches before.•Wear proper running shoes and attire. (T-Shirts on, no “Vans” or “street clothes”, sweatshirts and pants for cooler weather)•Attend all League Meets and stay until the completion of the meet and post-meet team meeting.•Finish the tasks given by coaches and volunteers.•Be an encouragement to teammates.•Be respectful of teammates, coaches and meet officials.•Maintain a level of professionalism during practice. (Language and behavior)•Communicate honestly with coaches regarding any detail that may affect my training (i.e. injuries, classes, appointments…)•Represent Newbury Park High School with pride and dignity on and off the track.•Uphold all NPHS, Marmonte League and CIF rules.***copies can be found at www.nphsathletics.com

• Be Seated at roll call position for attendance at 2:30pm everyday.

• Team Meetings will be Monday & Wednesday following Roll Call.

• Workouts Finish at 4:30pm.• Please do not make appointments between 2:30 and 4:30pm

• Water!• Competitive athletes need ¾ gallon of water daily.

• Bring water bottles to avoid waiting in line at the drinking fountain.

• Sweatpants for warm-up (especially for explosive events)

• Post- Workout Nutrition• Bring protein bar, choc. Milk or PB sandwich to replenish muscles as soon as possible after a workout.

• Call Attendance Office if absent.• Email Event Coach and Kenyon at

nphstrack@gmail.com if absent or will be late due to an appointment, teacher meeting, etc...• Coaches contact information will be on the Website.

• Absences are TRUANTS if not called in.• Tardy/Truancy Policy

• 2 Truancies per week = athlete will not compete in meet• 3 Tardies = suspension from practice (students will be required

to be at practice to help coaches)• 4-5 Tardies= Saturday Meet coaching assistants• 6 Tardies= drop/failed from class

• Injury Guidelines:• Communicate ANY suspected injury to coach.• Athletes are still required to come to practice on time to observe/help coaches.

• Get an accurate note/prescription from doctor.

• NPHS Trainer available for evaluation.• Illness Guidelines:

• If not at school call Attendance Office.• If an athlete comes to school but leaves before practice, a parent must call Attendance Office or it will be marked as a truant.

• If able to be at practice, observe/help coaches.

Posted on the team webpage: www.nphsathletics.com

League Meets:• Wednesdays/Thursdays (SVHS meet changed to Wed.)• All Frosh/Soph, JV, and Varsity complete at league meets.• Report to buses around 1:00pm for any away meets.• Student-Athletes may need to leave class early.• Student-Athletes need to communicate with teachers ahead of

time about any missed classes.

Invitational Meets:• All Day Saturdays• Practice opportunities• Student-Athlete responsibility to communicate with coaching

staff about conflicts.• Please turn in “Saturday Meet Form” found on website• Some meets are for select athletes only

• NO student is to drive themselves EVER!• Athletes will be transported in district bus or

vans.• Competition uniforms are to be worn on buses and

during meets. (No street clothes)• CIF Rules: No jewelry, hats, sweatbands, etc.• Compete in ALL assigned events.

• Never pull out of any event w/o Coach approval• Student-Athletes in all event areas are required to

stay at meet until the conclusion of the post-meet team meeting following the 4x400m relay.• Extenuating circumstances:

• Communicate with event coach• Leave only with parents• Fill out a Deviation form and have coaches sign it prior to meet!

• What to bring:• Homework to do.• Warm Clothing/blankets• Healthy snacks, Water, Sports drinks

• To get class credit - MUST finish season.• Letters are awarded at Awards Presentation• A total of 10 points is required to “Letter” in Track & Field. (First place=5pts, Second place=3pts, Third place= 1pt)

• Points are awarded at League Meets only.• To get awards, certificates, trophies, athletes MUST attend Awards Presentation.

• Awards given:• High Point Scorer (MVP)• Most Improved• Most Inspirational

• Complete a Physical Exam by Friday, Feb. 25th or will not practice/compete

• Bus Fees can be paid on-line• Proper running shoes, spikes (3/16”) are recommended

• Sign up to Volunteer with Matt Cox• Uniform & Donations Forms, talk to Tina Grumney

• Win a League Championship!