DASH News March 3 – Practices Start This Week
Hello DASH families,
Our first practice is this Saturday, 9:15 AM at Hart Park in Wauwatosa. If there is still snow on the track we will practice on the bike path south of the track. Our second practice will be Thursday, May 14th at 6:15 PM. After that, we will be on our regular Tuesday, Thursday, 6:15 PM weekly schedule.
Here are some notes for parents and athletes about practices that I have revised from last year.
1. Dress in layers. T-shirt, sweat shirt and jacket. Bring gloves and maybe a hat. It can get very cold in the evening at Hart Park. The track is wide open and nothing blocks the wind.
2. You should bring a water bottle. The water fountains are not turned on yet.
3. I practice in any weather at Hart Park. It is up to you to decide if you want to come. Practice will be on; you do not have to call and ask. If it rains, bring appropriate clothing and expect to get wet. Running in a little rain can be fun.
4. If you cannot make practice because of another commitment, please run on your own. You can get a good workout running around the block or in your back yard.
5. Athletes, talk to the coach! Let him know of any injuries or concerns you have.
6. This is a running team. The coach will ask you to run when you are tired. And yes, you should run when the coach says it is time to run. Talk with the coach, ask questions, but do not complain. Remember it is fun to run. (And it can be fun to stop running, especially if you have left plenty of your teammates behind you.)
7. Practices are social events, a time to make friends, joke around, and have fun. But when the coach is talking it is time to listen, and then give your best effort.
8. Parents and younger siblings are always encouraged to participate. We often do “little kid” relays at the end of practices that everyone is welcome to get into. The DASH team loves its relays!
I look forward to seeing all the DASH families again, and meeting a few new ones this week. Please tell your friends about the team, and encourage them to check us out. We should have a good team again this season. I am getting excited!
Take care,
Jim Caspers