Elizabeth Kerpon was crowned the state 5A Champion in the 400 meters
Mercury Track Club is an organization that is designed for athletes that are willing to step to the next level of track and field.
At Team Mercury every athlete is required to be a Scholar Athlete. In the past six years we have help place athletes at Wake Forest, Houston, Texas Tech, Iowa State, University of Pennsylvania, University of North Carolina and Duke University.
The 2012 and 2013 season will be extra special for those athletes that are will to put forward the preparation for the victory.
Fall practice is mandatory.
Male athletes that are 14 years old can tryout for Mercury Track Club elite team.
Call Coach Chandler for a tryout time 972 510-5553
Dear Team Members,
We have made great steps toward where we want to be this year, but there is still a long way to go. As your coach, my expectations are high and every member of the team will held to the same standard. It is important that this fall and we become a team and work together in order to face our challenges head on as we improve as a club.
Our team goals can be accomplished with you individual commitment to excellence in all areas: Training, Life Management, and Personal Goal setting. You will need to demonstrate consistency in several areas of your life.
1. Life Management: Getting the proper sleep, rest, nutrition, hydration on a consistent basis and managing life’s stresses.
2. Consistent Training habits: Train daily as instructed. Let your training come to you, be patient, don’t rush. Put in a consistent steady effort and you will see results.
3. Personal Goal Setting: Prepared you mind, body and spirit for a great year of training and competing, setting personal and team goals.
Ideal Mercury student –athletes have all of the following characteristics:
• Desire to excel academically and athletically.
• Consistency in all facets of their lives. Decisions are made with the betterment of the program in mind. This includes the social, academic, athletics, and spiritual aspects of the student-athlete experience.
• Realization that they are a constant representative of their team, the coach, their families, the Mercury Track Club and Community.
Be Prepared for the Team
• No Alcohol!!! Drugs and alcohol have no place with committed track and field athlete. Alcohol reduces your MVO2 or threshold by 6%. It develops an attitude of selfishness and self pleasure rather than a team atmosphere.
• Have the attitude of professional student athletes. Take care of business: team and personal, be professional at all times.
• Be willing to work hard and sacrifice! Running to live; Living to run 24/7.
Athletic Goals: • Finish in the top three in the District Meet every year. • Qualify for the State Meet • Qualify for the National Championship Meet
Academic Goals: • Individual GPA higher than 3.0 every semester
Professional Development Goals: • One major community service project per school year. • Student-athlete involvement in campus and community organization and/ or events
Affective Goals: • Develop an appreciation for Track and Field • Maintain a life long relationship between coaches and athletes • Provide daily leadership opportunities
Track and Field 2012 Practice Schedules
September – Practice begins for everyone first Monday
Second Week of November time trials
November 21-27 – No Practice Happy Thanksgiving
Week of December 13-16 time trials
December 24-28 – No Practice Merry Christmas
January 2 - First Practice of the New Year
February 1 - Outdoor season starts
March - Coach Chandler will issue workouts for Spring Break
April - District Meets – Regional Meets – State Meet
May – Summer Meets Luke Locker All Comers
June – State Qualifier Meet
July – State Championship/National Championships
August – Preparing to return to school
Notes: -Team tryout to be held August and September -Practice dates September thru January: Monday Tuesday Wedneday and Thursday at 6 -Practice Dates February thru August: Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 -Practice duration approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. -Practice location: Coppell Middle School North -Estimated Number of Meets: 8 plus Championship Meets (if qualified)
* Learning proper running form, techniques, and strategy. * Learning to keep competition fun. * Learning to stay in shape. * Building Character
Mercury Track Club Training Calendar Covers Eleven Months So Dedication Is Required
Track and Field Rules
Participation with Mercury Track Club is a privilege. The following document includes team rules which outline the expectations for how you will represent yourself and your team. This includes the expectation that you will not in engage in behavior that is detrimental to the image of the team. All Mercury Track Club athletes must reflect the symbol and commitment of Team Mercury on and off the track. They must also realize that all their actions should represent their families and Mercury Track Club in a positive light.
1. All student-athletes must abide by team rules. 2. Insubordination in any form will not be tolerated. 3. Athletes must be fully committed to the coach’s direction and training. This includes being on time and fully prepared for all practices and competitions. 4. Communicate injuries and illness with the coach. 5. Report academic grades at each report card period. 6. Treat other the way you want to be treated.
A first offense violation of the above rules will be handled by the coach. A second offense will result in suspension from the team.
The purpose of the Mercury Track Club Discipline Policy is to establish standards of personal conduct expected for student –athletes. Participation with Mercury Track Club is a privilege and there are responsibilities associated with that privilege.
First Infraction. The student-athlete shall be indefinitely suspended from competition and may be suspended from practice.
Second Infraction. The student-athlete shall be indefinitely suspended from competition and may be suspended from practice.
Third Infraction. The student-athlete shall be dismissed from the team.
Be Prepared Daily
Practice Equipment Needed:
• Training and racing shoes, spikes. • Water bottles • Workout clothes {T-shirt, running shorts (no baggy Basket shorts), running pants and no headbands} • Be on time (or early). • Healthy snack for Post – Workout Carbohydrate & Protein • In case of possible bad weather, bring extra clothes • In case of hot, humid, weather bring sunscreen, hat, extra water • No I-pods on runs – not only are they dangerous as there have been several examples of people getting hit when using them, but carrying an I-pod can also change your running form.
Be Prepared for Competition
1. Dress appropriately for all track and field meets. 2. Bring all issued equipment including team uniform, warm-up, team t-shirt. 3. Bring competition shoes, spikes, extra socks. 4. Be polite and courteous everywhere you go. Use please and thank you and remember that you are representing Mercury Track Club. 5. Team meeting will take place every Wednesday. 6 If want to leave after running your events, you must inform coach that you are leaving with your parents. 7. Keep team camp clean. Be sure to pick up all garbage including trash, ice bags, food, etc. Even if it’s not yours help clean it up! 8. When you are done with your event, make sure to support you teammates.
Mercury Track Club
Mercury Track Club is organization that was found by Jerry Chandler. Mercury Track Club is in its six year so we are looking for Athletes that want to excel in every aspect of the game. The fundamentals of exercise are endurance, strength, and speed. Endurance is the first element that makes the athletes stands out among their peer groups. The athlete who's in the best conditioning will always win the game.
Contact Information
Head Coach Jerry Chandler (972) 921-6377 www.mercurytrackclub.com (214) 510-5553
Running is the First element of success, because those who can run lead the way...
Victory loves preparation January 1, 2012 —
Tryouts are available
Call Coach Chandler for a tryout time 972 510-5553
Team Mercury
• Self Management • Personal Accountability • Self Confidence • Leading Others
