GHS TRACK 2020 & Past Athletes
TRACK NOTES: LAST UP DATE 5-17-20
Remember that the only bad performance is when you did not try your hardest! On the track and in the Great Game of Life place nobody above you and place nobody below you. Over come your fears and be brave. Your one thought when you enter a competition should be to do your best. If you win, win humbly and with gratitude. And if you lose give praise and congratulations to the person that beat you. Treat everyone in the exact same manner that you would want to be treated and make no exceptions this rule. This will give you good karma.
In my 37 years of coaching the thing that truly matters most to me is the friends that I make along the way, and the privilege it is to be a part of your life.
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-Please send me an email with the following information to: mark.pitifer@waterloocsd.org
-TEACHER'S NAME AND CLASSES THAT YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH (IF ANY).
-ANY COLLEGE COACH THAT YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO CONTACT ON YOUR BEHALF.
-Please let any of your friends know that it is not to late to come out for Track.
- REMEMBER TO SEE THE NURSE SOMETIME THIS WEEK TO MAKE SURE SHE HAS ALL OF YOUR PAPER WORK!
-IF YOU ARE A SPRINTER-JUMPER-OR HURDLER YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE TRACK SPIKES, AND TRAINING SNEAKERS. THE SNEAKERS ARE FOR TRAINING, AND THE SPIKES ARE FOR COMPETITION. THE LINKS LISTED BELOW ARE GOOD PLACES TO BY SNEAKERS AND SPIKES.
COACH PITT'S CONTACT INFORMATION:
PRIMARY CELL NUMBER: 315-759-1293
WORK PHONE: 315-539-1194
WORK EMAIL: mark.pitifer@waterloocsd.org
HOME EMAIL: coachpitifer@gmail.com
WORK PHONE: 315-539-1194
WORK EMAIL: mark.pitifer@waterloocsd.org
HOME EMAIL: coachpitifer@gmail.com
MEET THE PARENTS NIGHT MEETING NOTES:
PICKING THE TEAM: NO CUTS, EVERYONE MAKES IT.
PRACTICE: Monday-Friday from 3:30 until 5:00 (Sometimes 5:15-5:30).
PICKING THE TEAM: NO CUTS, EVERYONE MAKES IT.
PRACTICE: Monday-Friday from 3:30 until 5:00 (Sometimes 5:15-5:30).
-Many of our athletes have very involved lives in terms other commitments, such as AAU sports, Theatre, Music lessons, Dancing lessons, Gymnastics, Academic competitions, jobs, etc…
- Speaking of jobs, if you have a job and need me to talk to your employer please let me know. ..MY PHILOSOPHY IS THAT I WOULD RATHER HAVE A LITTLE OF YOU, THAN NONE AT ALL….. Therefore I am very flexible in terms of allowing you to pursue these other areas of interest.
-PLEASE LET ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS KNOW THAT IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO SIGN UP FOR TRACK. I WILL WORK AROUND ANY SCHEDULE. So all you need to do is communicate with me, so that I know what to expect. Especially if you are a part of a relay team.
ELIGABILITY-WARNING LIST & THE 3 WEEK RULE: I have emailed all of your teachers asking them to contact me it they are having a problem with you…..
ELIGABILITY-WARNING LIST & THE 3 WEEK RULE: I have emailed all of your teachers asking them to contact me it they are having a problem with you…..
-PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE TEACHER'S NAME AND CLASSES THAT YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH (IF ANY):
*ALSO: Seniors let me know if you would like me to write you a letter of recommendation.
-EACH ATHLETE MUST ATTEND 10 INDVIDUAL PRACTICES (10 TEAM) TO BE ELIGIBLE.
-THERE IS NO REASON FOR ANYONE TO BE ON THE INELIGIBLE LIST:
-IF YOU WANT TO TRULY BE FREE IN THIS WORLD YOU HAVE GOT TO GET YOUR EDUCATION.
EDUCATION = FREEDOM!
-IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO EDUCATE YOURSELF YOU ARE SENTENCING YOURSELF TO A LIFE OF POVERTY AND QUITE POSSIBLY INCARCERATION. JAIL-PRISON OR WORST OF ALL A SELF-MADE PRISON. A LIFE WITH NO MEANING.
Winning and Losing: I have been coaching and competing in Track and Field for the past 37 years. I train my athletes in the same manner that I train myself. There is no guess work involved. If your son or daughter has the ability, and they follow our program, then they will be successful. For the most part Track Meets are not like Football or Basketball games. For example if my 1600 runner can run 4:28, and the other team’s runner’s best is a 5:01. We can pretty much count on winning the 1600. The funny thing is with Track is that it is not the 1st and 2nd place finisher’s that determine the meet. It usually comes down to the 3rd, 4th and 5th place points. So everyone truly is important. SPECIAL NOTE: The Track Team is like one big family, and everybody plays role. Some of my most favorite athletes hardly ever competed, but they were very positive people, who were always cheering on their teammates, and helping out wherever they were needed.
PLAYING TIME: In Track and Field there is no playing time. Each Athlete is able to compete in up to four events (A relay counts as an event). Unfortunately we are limited to the number of athletes can compete in a given meet. All Track and Field events are limited to our top 4 athletes. I can add up to 4 exhibitions athletes.
Track and Field is very objective in terms of who competes and who does not. I take the best 4 athletes per event based on their individual times and distances, and that’s’ who gets to compete in the Varsity meets. B/MOD-MEETS: You will see that there are 5 B/MOD-Meets listed on your schedule. These meets are unlimited entrees, and designed for our more inexperienced athletes. So at the very least your child can count on performing in at least 5 meets this season. However, I will do my very best to get your child into a meet as often as I am able.
The weather: during early Track season can be brutal. –Your child should come to practice every day prepared to go outside. They should bring sweats, a hat, jacket, and gloves to all practices and meets. Also it is a good idea to invest in some cheap rain gear (Wal-Mart has some for as little as $15.00) for our home and away meets. Also they should bring a small amount of money, Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches, sports bars, bananas, drinks, and sun screen.
INVITATIONALS AND THE WEATHER: If the weather on the day of an invitational is cold and rainy, even though the event may still be held, we will not be participating. I have never seen anything good come from this type of environment. The risk of injury and sickness is great, and the probability of a good performance is poor. I will post track notes on my website at heaventown.net. Click on the GHS Track Tab, and on my facebook page (Mark Salvatore Pitifer) For all away regularly scheduled league meets I will have no say in the matter.
HEALTH FORMS : REMEMBER TO SEE THE NURSE SOMETIME THIS WEEK TO MAKE SURE SHE HAS ALL OF YOUR PAPER WORK!
AS FAR AS HEALTHY LIVING IS CONCERNED: REMEMBER YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT & HOW YOU SLEEP! NEGLECT EITHER OF THESE AND YOU WILL SUFFER! TRY TO GO TO BED EARLY EVERY NIGHT. EAT 3 WELL BALANCED MEALS A DAY. TAKE SHORT NAPS LIKE A CAT AND EAT EVERY PIECE OF FRUIT THAT YOU COME ACROSS. THIS WILL SERVE YOU WELL.
THE CREED-If you’re using Alcohol or Drugs stop. If you're having sex stop. Go back to living a younger, less complicated life styles. If you want to be something special than start living special. If you want to be champion than you can’t just do what everybody else is doing. Separate yourself on the track and in life. Be the best you can be your youth only comes along once in a lifetime. Don’t waste it by being wasted!
-Wearing jewelry will get you disqualified! On meet days leave your jewelry at home! Also you are not allowed to have cell phones, cameras, or iPods with you near the track or field event areas. For example if your phone rings during an event, and an official hears it, you will be disqualified!
I AM ALWAYS MORE CONCERNED WITH THE PEOPLE THAT YOU BECOME, FAR MORE THAN HOW MANY EVENTS YOU WIN. THEREFORE, AS A SPECIAL FAVOR TO MY ATHLETES AND PARENTS I GIVE YOU 24/7 ACSSESS TO ME FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. WHENEVER YOU NEED HELP WITH THE GAME OF LIFE JUST CALL 315-759-1293.
Winning and Losing: I have been coaching and competing in Track and Field for the past 37 years. I train my athletes in the same manner that I train myself. There is no guess work involved. If your son or daughter has the ability, and they follow our program, then they will be successful. For the most part Track Meets are not like Football or Basketball games. For example if my 1600 runner can run 4:28, and the other team’s runner’s best is a 5:01. We can pretty much count on winning the 1600. The funny thing is with Track is that it is not the 1st and 2nd place finisher’s that determine the meet. It usually comes down to the 3rd, 4th and 5th place points. So everyone truly is important. SPECIAL NOTE: The Track Team is like one big family, and everybody plays role. Some of my most favorite athletes hardly ever competed, but they were very positive people, who were always cheering on their teammates, and helping out wherever they were needed.
PLAYING TIME: In Track and Field there is no playing time. Each Athlete is able to compete in up to four events (A relay counts as an event). Unfortunately we are limited to the number of athletes can compete in a given meet. All Track and Field events are limited to our top 4 athletes. I can add up to 4 exhibitions athletes.
Track and Field is very objective in terms of who competes and who does not. I take the best 4 athletes per event based on their individual times and distances, and that’s’ who gets to compete in the Varsity meets. B/MOD-MEETS: You will see that there are 5 B/MOD-Meets listed on your schedule. These meets are unlimited entrees, and designed for our more inexperienced athletes. So at the very least your child can count on performing in at least 5 meets this season. However, I will do my very best to get your child into a meet as often as I am able.
The weather: during early Track season can be brutal. –Your child should come to practice every day prepared to go outside. They should bring sweats, a hat, jacket, and gloves to all practices and meets. Also it is a good idea to invest in some cheap rain gear (Wal-Mart has some for as little as $15.00) for our home and away meets. Also they should bring a small amount of money, Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches, sports bars, bananas, drinks, and sun screen.
INVITATIONALS AND THE WEATHER: If the weather on the day of an invitational is cold and rainy, even though the event may still be held, we will not be participating. I have never seen anything good come from this type of environment. The risk of injury and sickness is great, and the probability of a good performance is poor. I will post track notes on my website at heaventown.net. Click on the GHS Track Tab, and on my facebook page (Mark Salvatore Pitifer) For all away regularly scheduled league meets I will have no say in the matter.
HEALTH FORMS : REMEMBER TO SEE THE NURSE SOMETIME THIS WEEK TO MAKE SURE SHE HAS ALL OF YOUR PAPER WORK!
AS FAR AS HEALTHY LIVING IS CONCERNED: REMEMBER YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT & HOW YOU SLEEP! NEGLECT EITHER OF THESE AND YOU WILL SUFFER! TRY TO GO TO BED EARLY EVERY NIGHT. EAT 3 WELL BALANCED MEALS A DAY. TAKE SHORT NAPS LIKE A CAT AND EAT EVERY PIECE OF FRUIT THAT YOU COME ACROSS. THIS WILL SERVE YOU WELL.
THE CREED-If you’re using Alcohol or Drugs stop. If you're having sex stop. Go back to living a younger, less complicated life styles. If you want to be something special than start living special. If you want to be champion than you can’t just do what everybody else is doing. Separate yourself on the track and in life. Be the best you can be your youth only comes along once in a lifetime. Don’t waste it by being wasted!
-Wearing jewelry will get you disqualified! On meet days leave your jewelry at home! Also you are not allowed to have cell phones, cameras, or iPods with you near the track or field event areas. For example if your phone rings during an event, and an official hears it, you will be disqualified!
I AM ALWAYS MORE CONCERNED WITH THE PEOPLE THAT YOU BECOME, FAR MORE THAN HOW MANY EVENTS YOU WIN. THEREFORE, AS A SPECIAL FAVOR TO MY ATHLETES AND PARENTS I GIVE YOU 24/7 ACSSESS TO ME FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. WHENEVER YOU NEED HELP WITH THE GAME OF LIFE JUST CALL 315-759-1293.
COACH PITT’S CONTACT INFORMATION
HEAVENTOWN.NET
CLICK ON THE: GENEVA TRACK TAB
mark.pitifer@waterloocsd.org
mpitifer@rochester.rr.com
CELL PHONE: 315-759-1293, 315-789-2071, WORK PHONE: 315-539-1542
FACEBOOK PAGE: MARK SALVATORE PITIFER
www.wfltrack.org
Leader Board & Section Five Standards
SNEAKERS-IF YOU ARE A SPRINTER-JUMPER-HURDLER-,OR VAULTER, YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE TRACK SPIKES, AND TRAINING SNEAKERS. THE SNEAKERS ARE FOR TRAINING, AND THE SPIKES ARE FOR COMPETITION. THE LINKS LISTED BELOW ARE GOOD PLACES TO BY SNEAKERS AND SPIKES. I would also check out Olympia Sports at the Town and Country Plaza, and Addidas, Nike, and Under Armor at the Waterloo Outlet Mall. ALWAYS CHECK THE SALES RACK!
CLICK ON THE: GENEVA TRACK TAB
mark.pitifer@waterloocsd.org
mpitifer@rochester.rr.com
CELL PHONE: 315-759-1293, 315-789-2071, WORK PHONE: 315-539-1542
FACEBOOK PAGE: MARK SALVATORE PITIFER
www.wfltrack.org
Leader Board & Section Five Standards
SNEAKERS-IF YOU ARE A SPRINTER-JUMPER-HURDLER-,OR VAULTER, YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE TRACK SPIKES, AND TRAINING SNEAKERS. THE SNEAKERS ARE FOR TRAINING, AND THE SPIKES ARE FOR COMPETITION. THE LINKS LISTED BELOW ARE GOOD PLACES TO BY SNEAKERS AND SPIKES. I would also check out Olympia Sports at the Town and Country Plaza, and Addidas, Nike, and Under Armor at the Waterloo Outlet Mall. ALWAYS CHECK THE SALES RACK!
www.eastbay.com
www.olympiasports.com
www.final-score.com
www.olympiasports.com
www.final-score.com
-FIRSTBASE LINE SPECIAL OFFER: Will be selling GHS Track HOODIE/SWEATPANT combo for $80.00 and/or PREMIER WARM-UP FOR $90.00 Please bring in money by next week if you are interested. Put the money or check (made out to Mark Salvatore Pitifer) in an envelope with your name and size on it. You can also order you very own track jersey for $14.00 and/or shorts for $14.00.
SPECIAL NOTE: We begin each practice with a light jog and dynamic stretching. This helps get your body warm and ready to compete/train, and protects you from injuries. However, during our track meets, especially Invitational’s, there are often large gaps of time between events. Therefore, it is very important that you go through another warm-up starting at least 10 minutes before you have to compete. You should also go through a series of stretches and light jogging at the end of every workout and competition. This is called a warm-down, and it is an important part of remaining injury free.
STRENGTH OF A LION
COURAGE OF THE BADGER
HEART OF A CHAMPION!
COURAGE OF THE BADGER
HEART OF A CHAMPION!
TRACK SHOES/SPIKES
GHS SUPERSTARS
TRACK SHOTS
STRENGTH OF A LION COURAGE OF THE BADGER HEART OF A CHAMPION! GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL SECTION V CHAMPIONS!
THE PREDATOR AT 6'3!
THE REFEREE STOPS THE FIGHT FOR THE STRAIN WAS TO MUCH TO BARE.
COACH COOPER-COACH PITIFER & COACH WATSON
SUPERMAN!
BEST THROW OF THE DAY!
IF YOU WANT TO BE THE GREATEST, THEN YOU BETTER LISTEN TO COACH PITT!
MR. COOL
PEANIE WEANIE'S BABIES
I HOPE THAT YOU WILL ALL LEARN FROM MY MISTAKES, FREEDOM AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EDUCATIONI ONLY COMES ALONG ONCE IN A LIFE TIME. SQUANDER NOT YOUR OPPORTUNITIES CHASING EMPTY DREAMS & EASY MONEY. WALK THE PATH OF GOD AND YOU WILL NEVER BE IN THE WRONG SPOT AT THE WRONG TIME. I AM NO LONGER FREE TO RUN AND JUMP, SO I'M ASKING YOU TO DO IT FOR ME. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE IN THE UP COMING SEASON. PEACE & BLESSINGS TREMAINE
READING THIS BOOK IS GUARANTEED TO IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE IN THE GREAT GAME OF LIFE.