STRATFORD TRACK AND FIELD INFORMATION

My name is Nate Heeg. I am the head coach for the Track and Field program at Stratford.  Below is the information for the upcoming season.  This is now our main site for data for the season, and includes everything you will need to know for Stratford Track and Field.  (Additional Middle School info at the bottom of this page) 

1. Joe Drexler.  horizontal jumps, sprints, conditioning.
2. Tiny (Kevin Michalski).  distance and middle distance.
3. Robyn Jarocki-Hughes.  Throwing events, weight training.  
4. Derek Joswiak.  Relays, Sprints.
5. Nate Heeg.  High Jump, Hurdles, Pole Vault. 

• Registration for Track and Field.  Please make sure you are signed up and registered for Track and Field on the school’s website. Here is the link to get to registration:  https://wi02215877.schoolwires.net/domain/12
• Physical forms.  Please make sure your physical is up to date and in the system with the school.  If you are not sure, ask, and we will figure out what you need. (see the registration link for more details) 
• Practices.  First day of practice is March 6, 2023.  Plan to be outside EVERY DAY.  This means you will want to have a hoodie, sweats, and other attire to keep you warm at each practice.  Practices will run from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. (Finish times will vary based on the training day, we could be done earlier).    There may be some weekend practices based on our meet schedule as it has been in prior years.  There may also be days off during the season.  I'll communicate those changes via REMIND. 
• Shoes.  There are different types of shoes for distance running, sprinting, jumping, throwing, etc.  If you are unsure what types of shoes your athlete should have, please contact me, and we can discuss it.
• The season runs from March 6^th to June 4^th.  The state track meet is Friday June 3^th and Saturday June 4^th.  Location:  LaCrosse, WI. 
• Donations for drinks:  Additionally we are also asking for donations for drinks as we have done in the past.  here is a link to that signup site:  https://signup.com/go/tgPXXov
• Apparel.  CLOSED FOR 2023 We have 2023 Stratford Track and Field apparel!  Here is the link to the online store:  https://teamsportinggoods.chipply.com/129018/    Great new design for this year, check it out!
• Meet schedule:   
  • Track and Field Girls Schedule:  https://stratfordtigers.com/page/5542 ;
  • Track and Field Boys Schedule:  https://stratfordtigers.com/page/5452 ;
• Pre-Season Speed Training.  This is open to anyone wanting to get faster!  Every Monday and Wednesday.  6:45am to 7:15am OR 3:30pm to 4:00pm.  Times are being recorded and published.  see links below.
• Speed training links:  (See quick links)
  • Winter Speed Rankings:  docs.google.com/document/d/1t5l2Cw-4IjrBcg-_OGYAlmQNqjkyXhcTcodZhNLoosc/edit
  • Practice Rankings 2023:   docs.google.com/document/d/1P0zbOqkhl9ecbqAhWUeoU8KfrCaGnkHmzSGTbpOqn8M/edit

Code of conduct.  
As coaches we got together and discussed that we want to be a team in words and actions. We are asking that you as parents and athletes read the attached document, sign it, and bring it to practice.   That document link is attached here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A3dTUZI6ebvgBaZ87sReP2irlyFZeMCN370nDUG5gEg/edit?usp=sharing

As a team we need to be there together. We will be taking attendance daily. You will see in the code of conduct that there is an un-excused absence portion. We are taking this seriously and we ask that you do as well.  We cannot get better if we are not at practice and taking it seriously.  I am asking you to commit to the team and trust us as coaches to help you get to where you want to go.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Coaches:

1. Brenda Skaya. Head middle school coach.  
2.  Amii Kreft.  Middle school assistant.   
3. Bekki Schmidt.  Middle School assistant.   

Any questions or concerns, please reach out to me.
Email:  naheeg@gapps.stratford.k12.wi.us
Cell:  715-316-8551 (text or call).  You can also PM me on the Remind app as well