Braves,
This week we were able to get some quality work in. We felt
that those who were at practice each day walked away with improvements. The attendance
at practice this week was lower than usual, though I know a number of you were
sick. With 2 meets remaining, and for most of you only 1, before outdoor
season, now is not the time to start missing practice. Missing too much
practice will eventually undo all the progress you have made thus far. If we
aren’t getting better, then we are getting worse. All season long we have shown
dedication and determination, with only two weeks remaining lets finish strong.
Crazy to think there is only two weeks of indoor left. I get
excited for outdoor season, but we have a good thing going during this indoor
season and I don’t want that to end. Let’s make sure that what we started during
indoor is carried over into outdoor. Our team will grow in numbers, as it does
every year during the outdoor season, and that is a good thing. With increased
numbers there are more people that don’t yet understand our culture of work
ethic, determination, and support, so we will be counting on each of you to be
an example of what we do on our team.
When I use the word “our” to describe the team, I do not
just mean “the coaches’” team, but rather each of you as athletes and as
parents. Bountiful High Track and Field is only as good as the people of whom
it is comprised, and we feel lucky to be working with such great people. Your
contributions to the team extend beyond this season alone and beyond your years
in high school. Each person that passes through leaves and impact and makes us
better, and we hope that you still feel connected to BHS track even years down
the road – which is why we are going to start doing the “alumni meet” hopefully
next season, so we can keep in contact with each of you. We are still building
our team and culture here, so each of you has an enormous role in helping
create what we hope our team will be for many years. This team is part of the
foundation of what our team will become. So thank you for all you do, and let’s
keep getting better.
This week we will be racing once again and the Olympic Oval.
The meet is called the distance challenge, but luckily they also run a 400m.
They do the 400, 800, 1600, and 3200. I don’t yet have the order of events or
when it begins, but the meet will be on Friday and will begin sometime around 4
PM I believe. It is a Friday only meet. Last year they charged $5 and you could
run however many races you want. I imagine it will be the same this year. When
I get the information I will share that with you.
Even though not all the sprints and hurdles are competed, we
still want our entire team there. Sprinters, hurdlers, and jumpers we want you
to run a 400 and support our distance runners. Distance runners, talk to Coach
Caitlin about what event(s) you should do. For those of you going to Simplot,
this is our last chance to see you race before we make decisions on relays. It
could be the difference between who is on the A team vs B team, or who is able
to be in a relay at all. With that in mind, let’s make sure we take advantage
of this week in practice, and race hard on Friday.
For those who are going to Simplot we will be meeting in my
classroom after practice (approx. 4 PM) to discuss the trip, expectations,
events, and so on. Please make sure you are in attendance. In the event you are
still interested in Simplot, I can maybe fit
one or two more people in, so let me know if you are interested ASAP and I will
see what we can do.
Thanks to all who came to our team party on Friday. That was
a blast. Congrats to McKade on winning the Super Smash Bros tourney; I’m
extremely bitter that I lost that title but credit to where it is due. The epic
snowball fight in the parking lot left the nerves in my fingers mangled and
frost bitten (the picture is on Instagram) J
so I’ve had to dictate this email through the voice to text feature.
Keep up the great work and let’s continue to get better, not
just in races but in how we train, prepare, and live. Let me know if you have
any questions.
Coach Jacobson
