Where are we running? Check the training page where you can find the locations on the training plan. It's important that you check this before you head to practice as the locations may change.
What do I need to do to be part of the team?
1) Get your athletic clearance and fill out the summer emergency contact form
2) Come to practice and complete the workouts
3) Wear a watch every day
4) Keep a positive attitude and be a good, supportive teammate
How much should I drink? Typically I say to drink as many ounces as you weigh. I weigh 182 lbs so I drink at least 182 ounces of water with some electrolytes every day.
When is practice? During summer Monday practice is at 4pm, every other day is 7:40am. Once school starts we practice at 2:25 during the week (2:35 on late start Wednesdays), Saturdays are TBA.
Do parents have to pay for the next invite? Your donation to the booster club pays for the majority of the invites and team related expenses. If you haven't joined, we encourage you to do so.
Do parents have to register athletes for the meet? Coaches handle the entry to meets from here on out. If your athlete is not registered for a meet, please contact one of the coaches.
How long does the invite take? Each meet will vary in in how long the meet lasts but they are long events ranging from 4 hours to 2 days.
Can I take my athlete to the invite? Your athlete needs to ride the school bus to every meet, unless a waver form has been filled out and submitted.
Can I bring them home? You can only take your athlete home from the meet once the last race has concluded. You are not allowed to take athletes who are not yours to or from the meet under any circumstance. It's important that we stay to support any athletes that have yet to race.
What do they need to bring? Food, water, sun screen, spending money, uniform, racing flats, training shoes, a change of clothes, warm clothes for night races and school work. Be prepared! Check the race day weather while packing.
Can my child go to the football game/dance? We have a team dinner on Friday night at the same time as the football game and the goal of running xc is to run fast. Burning a bunch of energy at a dance or football game is going to take away from your athlete's ability to reach their potential in their race the following day. Your child can go to the football game if they stay seated and conserve energy. If they go to the dance they wont race the following day. The only exceptions to this is athletes that are also in ASB and talk to me personally beforehand. A simple question: when's the last time we saw the football team at a cross-country meet?
What’s a pasta party? Do they have to go? A pasta party is a team dinner that is hosted by a family or families the night before a race. I can't make you or your athlete do anything but the pasta parties are a good bonding experience and opportunity to talk about race goals/strategy.
Do parents have to be involved in the race? If you are reading this (especially this far down) you are likely involved with your child's athletics. Please come to all races regardless if your athlete wants you there or not. My friend David Yniguez was a decent football player at Brea and his parents never saw him play a single down. He was killed as a Sophomore (alcohol was involved, please have an open conversation with your child about alcohol or they will "learn" from their peers). David's mom told me at his funeral that her largest regret was never seeing him play. He now has a memorial at the top of the stadium and I miss him dearly.
Do parents pay to see the invite? Some of the large races charge for parking and/or spectator entry so having cash is a good idea.
Do you provide a map to the invite? I will hyper link meet info to our race schedule as it becomes available.
What should my child eat before, at the invite and afterwards? Here's a good source for that info. Your child will adjust their diet based on the time they race. If they race in the morning they should eat a small meal before leaving and then a small snack about 2 hours before their race. People get hyped on carbs but we need to have a balanced meal plan that consists of protein, complex carbohydrates, fat and electrolytes.
What do I need to do to be part of the team?
1) Get your athletic clearance and fill out the summer emergency contact form
2) Come to practice and complete the workouts
3) Wear a watch every day
4) Keep a positive attitude and be a good, supportive teammate
How much should I drink? Typically I say to drink as many ounces as you weigh. I weigh 182 lbs so I drink at least 182 ounces of water with some electrolytes every day.
When is practice? During summer Monday practice is at 4pm, every other day is 7:40am. Once school starts we practice at 2:25 during the week (2:35 on late start Wednesdays), Saturdays are TBA.
Do parents have to pay for the next invite? Your donation to the booster club pays for the majority of the invites and team related expenses. If you haven't joined, we encourage you to do so.
Do parents have to register athletes for the meet? Coaches handle the entry to meets from here on out. If your athlete is not registered for a meet, please contact one of the coaches.
How long does the invite take? Each meet will vary in in how long the meet lasts but they are long events ranging from 4 hours to 2 days.
Can I take my athlete to the invite? Your athlete needs to ride the school bus to every meet, unless a waver form has been filled out and submitted.
Can I bring them home? You can only take your athlete home from the meet once the last race has concluded. You are not allowed to take athletes who are not yours to or from the meet under any circumstance. It's important that we stay to support any athletes that have yet to race.
What do they need to bring? Food, water, sun screen, spending money, uniform, racing flats, training shoes, a change of clothes, warm clothes for night races and school work. Be prepared! Check the race day weather while packing.
Can my child go to the football game/dance? We have a team dinner on Friday night at the same time as the football game and the goal of running xc is to run fast. Burning a bunch of energy at a dance or football game is going to take away from your athlete's ability to reach their potential in their race the following day. Your child can go to the football game if they stay seated and conserve energy. If they go to the dance they wont race the following day. The only exceptions to this is athletes that are also in ASB and talk to me personally beforehand. A simple question: when's the last time we saw the football team at a cross-country meet?
What’s a pasta party? Do they have to go? A pasta party is a team dinner that is hosted by a family or families the night before a race. I can't make you or your athlete do anything but the pasta parties are a good bonding experience and opportunity to talk about race goals/strategy.
Do parents have to be involved in the race? If you are reading this (especially this far down) you are likely involved with your child's athletics. Please come to all races regardless if your athlete wants you there or not. My friend David Yniguez was a decent football player at Brea and his parents never saw him play a single down. He was killed as a Sophomore (alcohol was involved, please have an open conversation with your child about alcohol or they will "learn" from their peers). David's mom told me at his funeral that her largest regret was never seeing him play. He now has a memorial at the top of the stadium and I miss him dearly.
Do parents pay to see the invite? Some of the large races charge for parking and/or spectator entry so having cash is a good idea.
Do you provide a map to the invite? I will hyper link meet info to our race schedule as it becomes available.
What should my child eat before, at the invite and afterwards? Here's a good source for that info. Your child will adjust their diet based on the time they race. If they race in the morning they should eat a small meal before leaving and then a small snack about 2 hours before their race. People get hyped on carbs but we need to have a balanced meal plan that consists of protein, complex carbohydrates, fat and electrolytes.
