Work Hard, Work Smart, and Work Together (and do this everyday)

One thing I wanted to share with you is this video I stumbled on a few years ago. It's dated (you'll see the players are now on different teams, and we all miss Kobe Bryant), but it's still great. I had read a phenomenal book by University of North Carolina's head basketball coach Dean Smith, and I realized this video highlights his philosophy for his team: work hard, work smart, and work together (and do this consistently, every day). If you focus on those things, then winning and losing tends to take care of itself...and good things will happen. Win or lose, you can live with the results and you will be proud of yourself and your team.

Thank you for working hard, and we're looking forward to the hard work that awaits us.

THE AVON LAKE WAY

WORK HARD

WORK SMART

WORK TOGETHER

DO THIS EVERY DAY

  

Fall Sports Meeting: Tuesday, July 19th, 7:00 p.m.

Here's information regarding the Learwood Fall Sports Meeting:

• The meeting will be held at Learwood Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Our Athletic Director, Kaitlin Leonard, will address all fall sports at that time.
• Athletes are welcome to attend the meeting but your attendance is not required.
• At around 7:15-7:20 p.m. we will break out in separate rooms for our sport-specific meetings. 
• We will go over our season and we'll answer any questions you may have.
• If you cannot make the meeting, don't worry! We'll make sure to communicate everything to everyone via the blog and REMIND app. 
• To that end, we'll try to front load as much information prior to the meeting to help expedite it as much as possible. 
• FYI...our schedule for the season is still incomplete. Most meets are finalized but we may be adding two more.
• As far as forms are concerned, turn in the Physical Form to the office, but all other forms get turned in to the coaching staff. If you click on the 'FORMS' tab at the top of the blog site you'll find information regarding all necessary documents.

Dirty Dog Race: Saturday, July 16th

Hey Everyone:

I wanted to pass along information regarding a race opportunity this Saturday. It's the Dirty Dog 5K Run & Dog Wash at the United Church of Christ. Here's the link: DIRTY DOG 5K

Rocco's Hurdle Crew

Hey Everyone:

Our 24th Annual Avon Lake Invitational will be held Saturday, April 2nd, and we're looking for volunteers! This meet has grown substantially this year, as there will be 25 boys and girls' teams attending. Any help that can be offered would be greatly appreciated.  

If you are in town and are able to attend, I sure could use the help! Details and sign-up for the volunteering can be found here: ROCCO'S HURDLE CREW

If you have any questions about this, please feel free to email me at rob.rocco@avonlakecityschools.org. Thanks for your consideration, and Go Shoremen & Shoregals!

Booster Bash

Parents:

The Avon Lake Booster Bash will be held Saturday, March 5th. It is the big fundraiser for the year, and one of the varsity cross country parents wanted me to forward the following note to the middle school parents (see below).

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out! If I can't answer them I can direct you to someone who can.

Thanks!

Coach Rocco

Dear XC Parents,

The Avon Lake Athletic Boosters is hosting its annual Booster Bash on March 5th.  This is an event that generates funds for all of the sports programs at Avon Lake High School.  The Cross Country team is making baskets for the silent auction, and is also sponsoring a beer pull.  The profits from both of these will exclusively go towards the boys and girls high school XC teams.  We are reaching out to Learwood parents, since many of your kids will be on the high school team either this fall, or in the next couple years.  We would love to have your support!  A large portion of the money raised will be used to offset the cost of our annual 2 night XC Camp the teams attend at Pokagon State Park in Indiana.

Thanks in advance for your help!  Please click on the link below to sign up for a beer donation.

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B054BACA9229-xcbooster1

 

Sincerely,

The ALHS Boys and Girls XC Teams

Running with Rocco: Weeks of February 14th and February 21st

Athletes & Parents:

We're wrapping up our pre-season conditioning this week! Next week we're starting our outdoor season for track at the high school, and it looks like you'll be starting track at Learwood the week after. 

So, here's the schedule for the next few days. In addition to this, we'll be starting hill work at the Rocky River Metro-Parks soon (more information to follow):

Running Schedule:

• Wednesday        2/16             3:15 - 4 p.m.         Learwood                    18 - 28 minutes
• Thursday             2/17             Run on own          14 - 24 minutes
• Friday                   2/18            Run on own           18 - 28 minutes
• Saturday              2/19             11:15 - noon         ALHS Weight Room  20 - 30 minutes
• Monday               2/21             1 - 1:45 p.m.         ALHS Track                 22 - 32 minutes  

On your own, get two other sessions in before hill work on Saturday, February 26th:

• 20 - 30 minutes
• 24 - 34 minutes

Running with Rocco: Weeks of January 31st and February 7th

Athletes & Parents:

The schedule for the next two weeks is below, sorry for the delay...it's been a crazy week. Unfortunately I can't meet this Saturday, so I'm posting running times below.

A few things to note regarding the weather:

• If the temperature is around 30 degrees and the wind chill isn't bad, we'll run outside
• If the wind chill makes it feel as though it is 20 degrees or below, then we most likely will not meet
• Snow and ice are also a factor--if there's excessive snow/ice we most likely will not meet
• I'll send out REMIND notices and I'll have the office make an announcement if a session is canceled
• Make sure to dress in layers, bring a hat & gloves, and watch your footing when we run

Running Schedule:

• Thursday             2/3               10 - 20 minutes
• Friday                  2/4               14 - 24 minutes
• Saturday             2/6               16 - 26 minutes

• Monday               2/7              3:15 - 4 p.m.           Learwood                   12 - 22 minutes
• Wednesday         2/9              3:15 - 4 p.m.           Learwood                   10 - 20 minutes
• Saturday              2/12            10 - 10:45 a.m.       TBD                             26 - 36 minutes

On your own, get a short run in:

• 12 - 22 minutes