Avon Lake vs. Avon Concussion Baseline Challenge

Hey Guys:

First, I hope everyone is healthy and staying safe during this difficult time. I also want to reach out to you to let you know that Avon Lake High School is competing against Avon High School to see which school can complete the most concussion baseline tests by Friday, May 1st. This challenge is extended to all 8th graders who need to complete this online test as they enter high school in the fall (it is not intended for 7th graders). Even though we cannot physically compete against them right now, we still have the opportunity to capture a win by beating them in this challenge. The losing athletic training staff must have their picture taken in the other school's football jersey.

Here's the link with instructions for testing: ImPACT Online Instructions

Stay safe and healthy, and hope to see you all some time in the summer as we gear up for cross country season!

Coach Rocco

ALHS Appreciation Take-Out All Day Long

Hillsdale College Nike Track & Field Camp

I just got an email from Hillsdale College about their 2020 NIKE Running Camp this summer. I'm not sure of the status of the camp due to the current coronavirus pandemic, but thought I'd pass the information along should you be interested.

Track & Field- https://www.ussportscamps.com/running/nike/nike-track-field-camp-hillsdale-college
Cross Country- https://www.ussportscamps.com/running/nike/nike-cross-country-camp-hillsdale-college

Here's some information about the camp:

NIKE TRACK & FIELD CAMPS
HILLSDALE COLLEGE
Directed by Andrew Towne, Head Track & Field & Cross Country Coach 
Jessica Bridenthal, Assistant Track & Field Coach, at Hillsdale College, and their top-notch staff.

• 2020 CAMP DATES: JUNE 24-27, JULY 8-11 & July 12-15
• ALL SKILLS: Co-ed | Ages 12-18
• PRICES: Overnight: $575 | Extended Day: $465

From June 24 to June 27th, July 10th to July 13th, or  July 14th to 17th... you'll receive:

• Access to one of the Most-Popular NIKE Track & Field/Cross Country Camps in the US on the beautiful Hillsdale College campus
• Access to Olympic-Caliber Training Facilities- including track surfaces that appeared at the 2016, 2012, 2004 and the 2000 Olympic Games
• State-of-the-Art, Personalized Training from NCAA Div. I, II, and III coaches with a camper-to-coach ratio of less than 10:1
• Detailed Video Analysis
• Fresh Daily Meals in the Grewcock Student Center
• Nike T-Shirt

Hill Work Sessions

We are wrapping up our pre-season running, as I'll be transitioning to the high school for Track & Field conditioning. So, we will be ending our winter running sessions. However, we will be starting our hill work sessions at the Rocky River Metro-Parks (Emerald Necklace Marina). 

We will be meeting on Saturdays throughout the months of February & March:

• Saturday, February 22nd
• Saturday, February 29th
• Saturday, March 7th
• Saturday, March 14th
• Saturday, March 21st
• Saturday, March 28th
• SATURDAY, APRIL 4th...Mark your calendars: Avon Lake Track Invitational! 

We will be taking a bus to the metro-parks to do our hill work sessions. Here are the details:

• Meet at ALHS at 9:50 a.m.
• We should arrive at Rocky River by 10:30 a.m.
• We will be STARTING our hill work training (so you should be there if you are in town...don't worry if you haven't been running, we're just beginning our training for the upcoming season)
• Practice should last between 45 minutes to an hour
• We'll return to ALHS no later than noon
• I'll send a REMIND text with an ETA of our return

Bring a hat, gloves, water, dress in layers!

Looking forward to seeing everyone as we gear up for track season! Go Avon Lake Track & Field! 

Running with Rocco: Weeks of January 20th & 27th

Attention all Cross Country & Track and Field Athletes:

Here is the schedule for the next couple of weeks:

• Tuesday       1/21        3-3:45 p.m.          Learwood         18-28 minutes       
• Thursday      1/23        3:15-3:45 p.m.     Learwood         TEAM MEETING   
• Saturday      1/25        10-11 a.m.           ALHS/Kopf        20-30 minutes
• Tuesday       1/28        3-3:45 p.m.            Learwood          22-32 minutes
• Thursday      1/30        3-3:45 p.m.          Learwood         20-30 minutes   
• Saturday      2/1          10-11 a.m.           ALHS/Kopf        20-30 minutes

A couple notes:

• Girls' basketball players are to attend their team pizza party on Tuesday, January 21st. You can start your pre-season training starting Saturday. 
• We are having a TEAM MEETING on Thursday, January 23rd regarding pre-season running going forward. Please plan on attending. If you cannot make the meeting, stop by my classroom the following morning before homeroom (Friday, January 24th).

As always, we will meet in Coach Rocco’s room (404) each day. Please dress in layers, bring a snack & water, and wear a hat and gloves! Also make sure to arrange for transportation home at 3:50-4 p.m. each day. If you have any further questions, please see Coach Rocco in Room 404.

Running with Rocco: Weeks of January 6th & 13th

Attention all Cross Country & Track and Field Athletes:

Here is the schedule for the next couple of weeks:

• Thursday     1/9          3-3:45 p.m.          Learwood         18-28 minutes       
• Tuesday       1/14        3-3:45 p.m.          Learwood         16-26 minutes      
• Thursday     1/16        3-3:45 p.m.          Learwood          20-30 minutes    
• Saturday     1/18         10-11 a.m.           ALHS/Kopf        20-30 minutes

We will meet in Coach Rocco’s room (404) each day. Please dress in layers, bring a snack & water, and wear a hat and gloves! Also make sure to arrange for transportation home at 3:50-4 p.m. each day. If you have any further questions, please see Coach Rocco in Room 404.

Running with Rocco: Weeks of December 16th, 23rd, and 30th

Attention all Cross Country & Track and Field Athletes:

Here is the schedule for the next couple of weeks. We will be meeting at ALHS/Kopf Reservation from 10-11 a.m. for these next sessions. All running times will be between 10-30 minutes (preferably 20-30 minutes):

• Saturday     12/21       
• Monday       12/23     
• Tuesday       12/24     
• Thursday     12/26     
• Friday         12/27     
• Monday       12/30     
• Tuesday       12/31   
• Thursday     1/2    
• Friday         1/3    

I'll update where we will be running (inside in weight room or outside in Kopf Reservation) early the day of the session. Please dress in layers, bring a snack & water, and wear a hat and gloves! If you have any further questions, please see Coach Rocco in Room 404.