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GlenOak Track and Field 2009

“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams into reality it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline and effort” - Jesse Owens

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Topic Page

I. Coaches 3

Important Phone Numbers 4

II. Philosophy 4

III. Code of Conduct 4

IV. Physical Exams 4

V. Eligibility 4

VI. Attendance 4

VII. Daily Practice 5

VIII. Equipment and Facilities 5

IX. Personal Health 5

X. Injuries 5

XI. Meets 6

XII. Lettering 6

XIII. School Records 7 - 11 Team History

2008 Girls Season Bests 12

2008 Boys Season Bests 13

2009 Season Schedule 14

Contract 15 I. COACHES

Scott Ferrell- Head Boys and Girls Coach As a graduate of Malone College, he was an NAIA National Qualifier and a school record holder in the 4x100; this is Coach Ferrell’s 17th year at GlenOak. Prior to coaching here, he was an assistant coach for 2 years at Malone College, working with the sprinters, jumper and relays. The program has had 10 Federal League Championships, 9 District Championships, 4 Regional Titles and 96 athletes have earned All-Ohio honors Athletes have earned 5 State Championships and the Boys team was State Runner-up in 2001. He has served 4 years on the Midwest Meet of Champions coaching staff, helping with the sprinters, relays and jumpers. Coach Ferrell is the head girls cross country coach, a USATF Level 1 coach, and has National Pole Vault Safety Certification.

Chad Palmer- Boys First Assistant - Hurdles This is Coach Palmer’s 12th year at GlenOak. He had been the Head Coach at Taft Middle School for 5 years. Coach Palmer ran at Akron University for 3 years, where he was named freshman of the year, and brings a wealth of knowledge with him. He coached Derrick Williams to 2 State Championships and 2 National Championships in the hurdles, and Brian Hartline to 2 State Championships in the hurdles. Coach Palmer is also a certified USATF Level 1 coach and a USA Triathalon Certified Coach .

Beth Winkler- Girls First Assistant - Girls Distance. This is Beth’s 11th year at GlenOak during which time she has coached several regional and state qualifiers. Prior to returning to GlenOak from where she was a graduate and state qualifier in cross country, she was the assistant varsity boys cross country coach in Mentor for six years as well as the head junior high track and field coach. She is currently the girls assistant cross country coach at GlenOak and has National Pole Vault Safety Certification.

Bryan Krosse- Boys Distance This is Bryan’s 8th year at the varsity level; he was previously the head coach at Taft Middle School and spent 4 years as assistant cross country and track coach at Massillon. He is currently the head boys cross country coach and has his USATF Level 1 certification.

Ric Thompson – Boys and Girls Pole Vault Ric is in his 17th year. He was a cross country coach for 20 years, and brings with him a great deal of experience and knowledge. Ric led the 1988 Girls Cross Country team to a State Championship and has coached several other state and regional qualifiers.

Ben Hughes – Girls and Boys Shot Put and Discus This is Ben’s 3rd year with the Golden Eagles. He is a 2001 graduate from Dover HS and was recruited by Ohio University as a thrower. Ben is a GlenOak Social Studies teacher and brings with him a successful athletic background and enthusiasm for coaching.

Danielle Jones – High Jump This is Coach Jones 1st year. She comes with tremendous athletic talent and coaching experience. At Alliance High School, she was a two-time State Champion in High Jump in 1993 & 1994. From there she went on to Mount Union College, where she was an All-American High Jumper and played on the women's basketball team that was National Runner-up in 1996 and third in the Nation in 1998. She has coached track and field at Alliance High School for 3 years and is currently teaching at Oakwood Middle School.

Tana Walther – Field Events This is Coach Walther's first year at GlenOak as a coach. She is a 2003 graduate of GlenOak where she was a 3 time All-Ohioian. She holds the school record at GlenOak in the Shot Put and Discus. She was a field event specialist while in high school. She went to Kent State and competed in Track and Field while in college. Important Phone Numbers

Coach Ferrell- 433-1977 (h) 491-3800 (w)

Tom Brabson (Athletic Director) – 491-3850

High School- 491-3800

II. Philosophy

The philosophy of GlenOak Track and Field is to coach each athlete to strive for personal improvement and to reach his/her fullest potential. By doing so, the team still reaches its fullest potential in its pursuit of excellence. It is our goal to have the athletes peak during the championship phase at the end of the season. In order to do this, the basics of the sport must first be understood, so the more complex tasks may then be accomplished. We take into consideration an individual athlete’s ability, attitude, and strengths in relationship to the team. In doing so, we believe that it is our duty to put the best team on the track.

III. Code of Conduct Read it carefully. It can affect your eligibility in more than just track and field. Your actions outside school can affect your participation as well.

IV. Physical Exams Each athlete must have a physical exam on record in the athletic office in order to compete.

V. Eligibility OHSAA regulations to be eligible states: you must be currently enrolled in a member school and have received passing grades in a minimum of Five (5) one credit classes, or the equivalent, in the immediately preceding grading period.

VI. Attendance

“Practice is where excellence is achieved and improvement is made”

 Attendance is mandatory.  Three unexcused absences is grounds for team dismissal.  You have the phone numbers...if you know you will not be there call or bring a note the day before a known absence. VII. Daily Practice

Purpose: To condition and build technical and event specific skills needed in track and field.

Where: GlenOak High School at the GlenOak Stadium.

Time: 2:45– 5:30pm

BE PREPARED TO GO OUTSIDE EVERY DAY! We practice and compete in RAIN and SNOW. Bring clothes for all types of weather.

You will need the following: running shoes* extra socks LOCK hat gloves rain gear sweat shirt and pants shorts t-shirt

 Running Shoes- Get a good pair. They will help keep you injury free.

VIII. Equipment and Facilities

Take responsibility and care of all equipment at practice and meets. We are privileged and fortunate to have a facility to call our own. Take care and respect all facilities and rules.

IX. Personal Health

It is important that athletes remain healthy throughout the season. This will require a proper diet and the proper amount of rest. Learn to budget time and other activities so that you are not overworked.

X. Injuries

Report all injuries to a coach as soon as they are noticed. We cannot help if we don’t know it exists. The school has a certified trainer that is available throughout the week. If your child has a hard time seeing the trainer, call the athletic director (See Important #’s). If a doctor is seen for an injury, a doctor’s note for release must be provided for reinstatement. XI. Meets

All athletes will compete in dual meets. Invitationals and relay meets allow 2 entries and 1 relay per event; therefore, entries will be determined by finish places, times and coaches. Coaches will determine all line-ups for meets. We will determine in what the athlete competes; the athlete will determine if he/she competes based on attendance, attitude and practice performance. Transportation is provided to and from all meets. Athletes are expected to ride the bus. Of course there are special circumstances.  In order to ride home with a parent, a release form from the Athletic Office must be obtained, signed and returned in advance.

 Athletes are only permitted to ride home with their own parents or guardian.

 Athletes are expected to remain at home and away dual meets until the conclusion of the team meeting following all events.

“ The day before, the day before”- It is most important to carbo-load and rest properly two days before a meet. We suggest a pasta meal for carbo-loading and to stay away from greasy foods the day before and day of competition. The day of a meet, we suggest the athletes bring a snack of fruit or something light for before and between competitions.

Uniforms

Uniforms must be school issue and returned to the school at the end of the season.  Only plain white shirts may be worn underneath singlet tops. There may only be one visible brand logo. Underarmour has two logos. No designs or writing or different color thread seams may be visible.  Only black compression shorts or black leggings may be worn under the shorts of a uniform.  Shorts may not be rolled.  All competitors must start with shirts tucked in.  No jewelry or spirit bands (like Livestrong) may be worn during competition.  No metal or hard plastic may be worn in the hair Warm-ups, sweatshirts, hats and gloves may be purchased by the athletes to keep.

XII. Lettering

Earning a Letter is accomplished by scoring eight (8) points during the season in either dual, invitational or relay meets. Performance standards may be used in special circumstances. It is an expectation that all athletes will complete the season to their fullest capabilities and fulfil their obligation to the team. If this is not done, a letter may not be awarded. XIII. School Records

1. School records will only be recognized for running events where Fully Automatic Timing (FAT) is used. Hand times must be five tenths (.5) of a second better. 2. School Records will not be accepted if races on straightaways and jumps are wind aided. If an anemometer is not available, the coaches will make the determination if a record will be accepted.

GlenOak Track & Field Team History *Since 1992

All-Ohio

Jennifer Moore 1994 High Jump Liz Redd 2002 4x100 Jennifer Moore 1995 High Jump Jericha Mann 2002 4x100 Adrienne Patterson 1996 4x200 Jericha Mann 2002 200 m Marianne Pusz 1996 4x200 Keshia Smith 2002 4x400 Kristy Castillo 1996 4x200 Liz Redd 2002 4x400 Christin Perdue 1996 4x200 Lindsey Walker 2002 4x400 Dustin Fox 2000 Long Jump Erica McElroy 2002 4x400 Dustin Fox 2000 4x100 Tana Walther 2002 Shot Put Matt Miller 2000 4x100 Terra Walther 2002 Pole Vault Josh Anderson 2000 4x100 Brian Hartline 2002 300m H Derrick Williams 2000 300m H Jericha Mann 2003 4x200 Derrick Williams 2000 4x100 Lindsey Walker 2003 4x200 Derrick Iannamorelli 2000 1600 m Kylie Malinowski 2003 4x200 Erin Henderson 2001 4x400 Keshia Smith 2003 4x200 Liz Redd 2001 4x400 Terra Walther 2003 Pole Vault Lindsey Walker 2001 4x400 Tana Walther 2003 Shot Put Erica McElroy 2001 4x400 Terra Walther 2003 Discus Greg Howard 2001 4x800 Terra Walther 2003 Shot Put Brandon Inboden 2001 4x800 Jericha Mann 2003 100 m Bryan Dixon 2001 4x800 Brian Hartline 2003 110m H Derrick Iannamorelli 2001 800 m Brian Hartline 2003 300m H Derrick Iannamorelli 2001 1600 m Brian Hartline 2004 110m H Derrick Iannamorelli 2001 4x800 Brian Hartline 2004 300m H Derrick Iannamorelli 2001 4x400 Ryan Kienzle 2004 3200 Derrick Williams 2001 110m H David Bernabei 2004 Pole Vault Derrick Williams 2001 300m H Larry Gavin 2004 High Jump Derrick Williams 2001 4x100 Jericha Mann 2004 200m Derrick Williams 2001 4x400 Jericha Mann 2004 4x100 Matt Miller 2001 4x100 Kylie Malinowski 2004 4x100 Josh Anderson 2001 4x100 Keshia Smith 2004 4x100 Josh Anderson 2001 4x400 Dejaa Shearer 2004 4x100 Dustin Fox 2001 4x100 Kylie Malinowski 2004 4x200 Greg Williams 2001 4x400 Keshia Smith 2004 4x200 Jericha Mann 2002 100 m Dejaa Shearer 2004 4x200 Lindsey Walker 2002 4x200 Jericha Mann 2004 4x200 Erica McElroy 2002 4x200 Brian Hartline 2005 110m H Liz Redd 2002 4x200 Brian Hartline 2005 300m H Jericha Mann 2002 4x200 David Bernabei 2005 Pole Vault Keshia Smith 2002 4x100 Jericha Mann 2005 100m Lindsey Walker 2002 4x100 Jericha Mann 2005 200m All-Ohio Continued

Aly Peddicord 2005 4x200 Stephanie Noussias 2008 4x800 Natasha Aguiar 2005 4x200 Stacie Clagg 2008 4x800 Dejaa Shearer 2005 4x200 Jessica Dunkle 2008 4x800 Jericha Mann 2005 4x200 Emily Mazzaferrri 2008 4x800 Stephanie Noussias 2007 4x800 Stacie Clagg 2007 4x800 Jillian Black 2007 4x800 Emily Mazzaferri 2007 4x800 Emily Mazzaferri 2007 800m Dejaa Shearer 2007 4x400 Jasmyn Hawkins 2007 4x400 Stephanie Noussias 2007 4x400 Emily Mazzaferri 2007 4x400 Anthony Smith 2007 4x100 Charles Pratt 2007 4x100 Drew Ayers 2007 4x100 Kevin Pratt 2007 4x100

Academic All-Ohio Midwest meet of Champions Derrick Williams 2001 Kristy Castillo 1996 Derrick Iannamorelli 2001 Erin Kienzle 1996 Liz Redd 2002 Christin Perdue 1996 Chad Isler 2003 Marianne Pusz 1996 Larry Gavin 2005 Christin Perdue 1997 Jericha Mann 2005 Erin Henderson 2001 Liz Redd 2001 Lindsey Walker 2001 Liz Redd 2002 State Champions Lindsey Walker 2002 Tana Walther 2002 Erin O’Rielly 1989 4x800 Chad Isler 2003 Louidajean Holloway 1989 4x800 Brian Hartline 2003 Ashley Edwards 1989 4x800 Lindsey Walker 2003 Cheri Triner 1989 4x800 Jenna Yeakel 2003 Derrick Williams 2000 300m H Jenna Yeakel 2004 Derrick Williams 2001 300m H Tony Frisbee 2004 Linsey Walker 2002 4x200 Brian Hartline 2004 Liz Redd 2002 4x200 Ryan Kienzle 2004 Erica McElroy 2002 4x200 Natasha Aguiar 2005 Jericha Mann 2002 2x200 David Bernabei 2005 Brian Hartline 2005 110m H Matt Collmar 2005 Brian Hartline 2005 300m H Brian Hartline 2005 Aadam Soorma 2005 Jillian Black 2007 Stacie Clagg 2007 Stephanie Noussias 2007 Stacie Clagg 2008 Jessica Dunkle 2008 Emily Mazzaferri 2008 Srephanie Noussias 2008 Kyle Esber 2008 Boys Team Championships

Federal League - 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1991, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005

Federal League Championship Meet – 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1991, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005

Stark County Champions – 2003, 2004, 2005

District Titles - 1976, 2000, 2001, 2002 Runner-up, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 Runner- up, 2008 Runner-up

Regional Titles - 1976, 2000, 2001, 2004 Runner-up, 2005 Runner-up

State Titles (Top 5) – 1977 - 4th place, 2002 - 4th place, 2001 – 2nd, 2004 – 4th place

Girls Team Championships

Federal League - 1988, 1989, 1991, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007

Federal League Championship Meet - 1988,1989, 1993, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Stark County Champions – 2003, 2004 Runner-up

District Titles – 1995 Runner-up, 1996 Runner-up, 1997 Runner-up, Runner-up 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Runner-up, 2005, 2006, 2007 Runner-up, 2008 Runner-up

Regional Titles - 2002, 2003

State Titles (Top 5) – 2002 - 3rd place, 2003 – 5th place 2008 Season Bests

Event Name Time Site

4x800 S. Noussias, S. Clagg 9:18.07 Regionals J. Dunkle, E. Mazzaferri

100 Hurd. Lexi Kyriakedes 16.00 FLC

100 M Aly Peddicord 12.51 Districts

4x200 A. Peddicord, J. Roby 1:43.79 Regionals L. Kyriakedes, S. Noussias

1600 M Stacie Clagg 5:26.78 Districts

4x100 M. Hackworth, A. Peddicord, 49.22 Regionals E. Simon, J. Roby

400 M Stephanie Noussias 59.99 Districts

300 Hurd. Lexi Kyriakedes 47.69 FLC

800 M Emily Mazzaferri 2:16.58 Districts

200 M Aly Peddicord 25.80 Districts

3200 M Stacie Clagg 12:07.9 Districts

4x400 S. Noussias, K. Cappello 4:00.91 Districts J. Dunkle, E. Mazzaferri

High J. Dana Devore 5’4”

Long J. Alanni Harrell-Snell 17’2 Regionals

Discus Jane Looby 91’2” Districts

Shot Put Sarag Monnat 34’ 8” FLC

Pole Vault Liz Aslinedes 9’0 Dover GlenOak Girls School Records

Event Name Time Year

4x800 Erin O’Rielly, Louidajean Holloway * 9:13.96 (FAT) 1989 Ashley Edwards, Cheri Triner

100 M Jericha Mann 12.01 (FAT) 2005

100 Hurd. Merritt Woods 14.82 (FAT) 2006

4x200 Aly Pedicord, Dejaa Shearer, 1:39.45 (FAT) 2005 Natasha Aguiar, Jericha Mann

1600 M Crista Prusinowski 5:06.5 1992

4x100 Keshia Smith, Lindsey Walker 47.92 (FAT) 2002 Liz Redd, Jericha Mann

400 M Natasha Aguiar 58.01 (FAT) 2005

300 Hurd. Marsha Cleveland * 43.09 (FAT) 1986

800 M Emily Mazzaferri 2:13.93 (FAT) 2007

200 M Jericha Mann 24.68 (FAT) 2005

3200 M Crista Prusinowski 10:50.36 (FAT) 1992

4x400 Dejaa Shearer, Jasmyn Hawkins *3:53.09 (FAT) 2007 Stephanie Noussias, Emily Mazzaferri

High J. Jennifer Moore 5’6” 1994

Long J. Sierra Larsuel 18’ 1” 2007

Discus Tana Walther 135’ 2003

Shot Put Tana Walther 43’ 4” 2003

Pole Vault Terra Walther *11’ 2003

* Denotes Stark County Record 2008 Season Bests

2007 Boys Season Bests

Event Name Time Site

4x800 K. Esber, A. Jeffries 8:10.27 Districts M. Mazzaferri, K. Jones

110 Hurd. Todd Cizek 15.10 Districts

100 M Drew Ayers 10.93 Districts

4x200 L. Gavin, J. Szink 1.30.71 Districts A. Smith, T. Cizek

1600 M Christian Jones 4:36.94 Fed. Lg

4x100 L. Gavin, A. Smith 42.73 FLC E. Osborne, D. Ayers

400 M Kyle Esber 50.93 Regionals

300 Hurd. Justin Szink 39.94 Districts

800 M Marcus Mazzaferri 2:02.35 Districts

200 M Luke Gavin 22.79 District

3200 M Caleb Withers 9:59.75 Fed. Lg.

4x400 J. Szink, R. Monat 3:28.12 Districts T. Cizek, K. Esber

High J. AJ Williams 6’ 4” Golden Eagle

Long J. Anthony Smith 21’ 2” Districts

Discus Robbie Conley 149’ 8” Dover

Shot Put Robbie Conley 52’ 0” Optimist

Pole Vault Ben Miller 11’ 0” Dover GlenOak Boys School Records

Event Name Time Year

4x800 Greg Howard, Brandon Inboden 7:55.76 (FAT) 2001 B. Dixon, D. Iannamorelli

100 M Dustin Fox 10.83 (FAT) 2001

110 Hurd. Derrick Williams 13.68 (FAT) 2001

1600 M Derrick Iannamorelli 4:15.78 (FAT) 2001

4x100 Matt Miller, Derrick Williams *41.50 (FAT) 2001 Josh Anderson, Dustin Fox

400 M Derrick Williams 48.6 2001

300 Hurd. Derrick Williams * 36.25 (FAT) 2001

800 M Derrick Iannamorelli 1:53.96 (FAT) 2001

200 M Derrick Williams 21.87 (FAT) 2001

3200 M Paul Knott 9:10.4 1976

4x400 Josh Anderson, Greg Williams 3:18.24 (FAT) 2001 Brett Niarchos, Justin Bylicki

High J. Rick Brown 6’ 7 1/4” 1987

Long J. Dave Grantier 22’ 11 3/4” 1983

Discus John Slater 172’ 7” 1987

Shot Put Dan Dierdorf 60’ 8” 1967

Pole Vault David Bernabei * 15’ 1 1/2” 2005

 Denotes Stark County Record 2009 Boys and Girls Schedule March Saturday Golden Eagle Home GlenOak HS 28 10:00 am Relays

March Tuesday Austintown Fitch Home GlenOak HS 31 5:00 pm Saturday Crestwood - April 4 Away Crestwood HS 9:00 am Don Faix Invt.

Tuesday April 7 McKinley Home GlenOak HS 5:00 pm

April Saturday Lexington Away Lexington HS 11 10:00 am Invitational April Tuesday Hoover Home GlenOak HS 14 5:00 pm

April Saturday Dover Invitational Away Dover HS 18 3:00 pm

April Tuesday Jackson Away Jackson HS 21 5:00 pm

April Thursday Lake Home GlenOak HS 23 5:00pm

April Saturday Stark County Away Perry HS 25 9:00am Championships April Tuesday Boardman Home GlenOak HS 28 5:00pm Saturday Austintown Austintown May 2 Away 9:00 am Optimist Fitch HS

Tuesday May 5 Perry Away Perry HS 5:00 pm

Friday Orange Bowl May 8 Away Akron Ellet HS 4:00pm Relays May Monday J.V. Federal Away Lake HS 11 4:30pm League Meet

May Friday Federal League 15 Home GlenOak HS 4:00 pm Championship

May Wednesday 20 District - TBA Away Hoover HS May Championships Friday - TBA 22

May Wednesday 27 Regional Austintown Fitch - TBA Away May Championships HS Friday - TBA 29

Friday - TBA Jesse Owens June 5 State Away Track June 6 Championships Saturday - Ohio State TBA University

Please tear-off the last page and have your athlete turn in.

I have read and understand the team policies and guidelines. I agree to follow the team rules and understand the consequences of violating the aforementioned.

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