4/21 update

Phoenix,

The Davis invitational was a fantastic day of competition. There were tons of personal or seasonal bests on the day. Not everyone who competed Saturday had their personal best, but so many of you did. 

If you haven't yet, go look at our team instagram, Ashley is doing a great job of highlighting our team, and she is kind enough to spend all this time doing this as a volunteer, just so we can spotlight more of you. It's amazing. 

There were so many great races though for real, it was a vibe. I was particularly looking forward to our girls sprint relays of 4x100 and 4x200, because they had been on the cusp of qualifying for state, so we worked a few things with the hopes that we could make it happen, and they absolutely crushed it. They finished 3rd in the 4x100 and 2nd in the 4x200, qualifying both teams for state, and putting the word out there, that we back up. They're now less than half a second from being the first team in school history to go under 50s in the race, and with a couple tweaks in the handoffs I'm feeling more confident than ever that they can do it. They are also bearing down on the school record in both events. The highlight for me was probably seeing how hyped they were after those races. Love to see it.

Side note: I also REALLY loved how many of you came to support for a while even if you weren't competing. Love it. That's what makes great teams, that kind of support and encouragement for each other.

The boys sprint relays were also show. They obliterated the school record in the 4x200 just a week ago at our meet. This week, we had an exchange mishap, which can happen, so we just keep practicing and refining it so we can get it even better next time. And seriously, that team is lethal. When you have Ethan running 3rd, it's like, make sure you got space around you so you don't run into anyone when you see him blast by the opposing 3rd runners, surging to the front. (I always tell whoever is standing around me during that race that our 3rd runner is so fire). Then handing it to Bode? Goodnight. 

Anyway, the mishap. Kai couldn't quite reach Tanner's hand, it happens, better know now what to fix than later. In many ways it's good to find errors now so that we can fix it before region and state - and they already qualified for state. As a result, Kai took a huge fall, and scraped himself something fierce. By the time I got to him he was up and walking and insisting "yeah I'm good." He stepped right back into the 4x100, open wounds and all, and delivered - Kai and Tanner were sharp in the exchange of the 4x1 and they broke their own school record, set a week ago, with another sub 43s performance. They exhibited Mr. Ted Lasso's excellent advice of "be[ing] a goldfish." That team first mentality is what we want everywhere on our team.

On the distance side, Alexis had a huge breakthrough in the 1600 and 3200. She had that look in her eye where you kind of just don't say much when she runs by because you don't want to take her out of what she's doing, because she is doing it so well, so it's always like the same thing, "nice work, stay on it, keep it rolling." Super inspiring stuff.

Before the meet she was unsure about being able to run both events in less than two hours, but she and Skye, along with Tyler, all gave it a go and did fantastic. Skye is to the point where she can get 2nd and 3rd in the invited 3200/1600 and be disappointed. She's setting up for an amazing finish to the year, mark my words.

I had so much fun during the open mile, when over 10% of the racers were ours, in a meet with 46 teams. It was amazing to watch you all throw down, with tons of personal bests.

In the field, our lone 9th grader, Addisyn (who also anchors our 4x1 and opens the 4x2) podiumed in the Long Jump, along with Saige, Cyrus and Nathan in the Vault, Disc and Jav. Bouncing around at field events, doing multiple things requires a lot of mental strength, and our field athletes did a great job.

This week

This week is going to be so nice. We will be going to Davis on Wednesday for a dual meet, and then Friday to Woods Cross for an invitational. (Pole Vaulters will compete at Davis on Monday, rather than wx on Friday (because they don't have pits)).

We will not be bussing to Davis, but we might be bussing Friday. TBD. I will let you know.

Everyone can compete at Davis on Wednesday, unless we are saving your legs for Friday.

The meet at Woods Cross is an invitational, so we are only allowed 45 entries, and event minimum standards, and therefore not everyone will be competing, but we will be sure to use all the entries that we can. It will begin at 3:15 PM.

The meet at Davis begins at 3 PM. Talk to your event coaches about which events you'll be doing, and be sure to check meettrax as well. If you cannot go to one or the other be sure to communicate that with your coaches.

Team Dinner Thursday

We may be having a team dinner on Thursday night, I will send out more information on this as it becomes available.

As always, if you have any questions, please let me know.

Coach Jacobson

4/14 update

Phoenix,

There were some great performances over this past week, both at Fremont and at our invitational. SO many PRs, some really outstanding sprint relay times, and a lot of solid learning experiences. These experiences will help you as athletes learn how to perform better, and it helps us coaches know what we need to adjust so that we can get the best out of you.

I've said this before, but I speak for each of our coaches when I say that we will do everything we can to help you be at your best, and our goal is to have you ready for region and state. We trust that you will do everything you can as well, and with that combination, I hope that you trust that good things will happen.

If you haven't already, go checkout our team instagram. Shoutout to Ashley Yates who is managing the account, and doing an incredible job highlighting the team and the meets. 

For those of you who went to the Prom. I hope you had a great experience.

This week

We have another busy week so please read this carefully.

Monday

On Monday we are hosting a JH meet with 6 schools. That meet will begin at 1 PM, but set up will begin promptly at lunch time. Most of the set up will be fairly quick, since we left the hurdles out and we don't need anything extravagant.

That said, this meet will be worth 5 points of extra credit to those who come out at lunch (scanning in at 12:30) and stay through the duration. Those who don't need extra credit, because you stayed for all of the Phoenix Invite (THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!) you can go to your 4th period class then come out after school. We'll have you check in somehow as well. 

The rest of the meet is not extra credit. From 2:30-end will be out of 5 points, as usual.

The meet is currently scheduled to end at 6:30, but I'm hoping we can make that earlier. Here's hoping we are efficient.

I will post a job list tomorrow. We don't need to worry about gates, so it's mostly field events, concessions, and hurdles. You non field athletes, you will likely be helping at a field event.

It might be rainy, so dress accordingly - note: wind breakers aren't water proof haha.

Wednesday

On Wednesday we are hosting yet again against Syracuse. That meet will begin at 3 PM. Everyone can compete at this meet. Those competing on Saturday either won't compete, or will be limited in some way. 

This is a regular meet hosting assignment available on canvas.

Saturday

On Saturday we will be going to the Davis Invitational. There will not be a bus. You can view the meet information on meettrax here. It has the explanation and the schedule on that meet.

Let me give a brief explanation of the Davis invite and who gets in. 

The Davis invite is essentially two meets - the AM meet is called the open, the PM is called the invited /seeded section. The open has several heats of everything. The invited is one heat of everything. The way they set up the meet is anyone can register with times they got this year, and then they scratch everyone who is below a certain number. For example: say that 100 people sign up for the mile, but they only want 84 kids. They will take the fastest 84 kids and scratch the others. The fastest 12 or so of those kids will be in the invited section in the afternoon.) They also post a short list of alternates in case someone drops out last second, then they will fill in the gaps. There is no moving from the PM section to the AM section. If you are fast enough to make the PM session, they won't switch you.

Because of this method, we won't know officially who makes it into the meet until Thursday at noon, when entries close, but you can see where you rank on meettrax once you've been registered, and you'll kind of have an idea. 

Wrap up

That ought to do it for this week. If you have any questions please let me know. Looking forward to a great week!

4/7 update

Phoenix,

I hope you all had a fantastic spring break. It's always a little tough to get back into the swing of things after an extended break, so hang in there. I for one am really excited to be back at practice with all of you. 

We are entering the busiest 10 day stretch of the season. We will be hosting 3 meets in the span of 4 school days. It isn't ideal, and I didn't choose this set up, rather the region and district just kind of piled on, but, in the words of Tommy (#teamtommy) "We're cracked at hosting" so hopefully we can live up to that reputation. 

You know how I like to quote my old man, and he is fond of saying "many hands make light work." Because we have so much on our plate in the next days, we're counting on everyone to help and make it bearable for each other. Your duties include giving your best effort in the races, helping the meets run well, and also being there to make it more enjoyable for your friends and teammates. 

Wednesday 4/10 

Meet at Fremont High School. The buses departure time is 1:45 PM. Those not in the 8th period class should leave class at 1:30 PM.

Those racing at the Phoenix invite on Friday will likely not be competing at Fremont. We'll get those entries out to you today or tomorrow. 

Friday 4/12

This is our biggest invitational that we host this year. As mentioned repeatedly, all are expected to help from start to finish, both those competing at those not competing. Everyone will have a job assignment. We are going to have like 18 teams in attendance. It will be a high quality meet, with some stiff standards and limited entries, so we won't be able to get everyone in who meet the standards.

This meet will be worth 10 points on your grade.

Monday 4/15

The district assigned us to host a junior high meet this day. The meet actually begins at 1 PM, which is great for the rest of the day, but not great for your 4th period class. 

Everyone will have an assignment from beginning until the end, and set up will need to begin during lunch. I'm going to share more details about this at practice today (Monday 4/8) - as I hope to be able to provide lunch (little Caesars?). This also might be a opportunity for 5 points of extra credit to those who need it, by coming out during 4th period to help with the meet, but I need to get that approved first.

I anticipate this meet ending around 6, maybe earlier if we are efficient. 

Wednesday 4/17

We will be hosting a meet with Syracuse. Same thing applies as above. The Davis Invitational is on 4/20, which only accepts a certain number of athletes, so most of you will be competing at this home meet.

Saturday 4/20

We will be going to the Davis Invitational. More information will be sent out about this by next week.

If you have any questions please let me know.

Coach Jacobson

3/31 update - Spring Break Edition

Phoenix,

Outstanding job at the district championships. We had a few more state qualifying marks and tons of PRs in spite of some interesting weather patterns. That meet serves as a great opportunity for us to launch into the second half of our season.

Friday was also one of my favorite practices of the year, the group we had there worked hard and had a great attitude. It's things like that that will help our team reach our goals in the short and long term.

Our coaching staff has talked on numerous occasions about how well we feel this year is going. We're in a good rhythm as a team and we have so many kids working hard to improve. Thank you so much for your contribution to that. I look forward to coming to "work" each day and you all are a big part of that. 

Spring Break

I hope you all have a great spring break ahead. For those of you who are in town, we will hold practices on Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 10 AM at the track. I know many of you are headed out of town, but if you're around for any of the days we encourage you to join us. We'll have workouts for each event group.

Your coaches will be putting workout suggestions for those of you who are away so you can do your best to maintain and increase your fitness where possible while away.

More than anything, we hope you return mentally and physically refreshed, sharp, and improved, rather than flat and worn down.

After Spring Break

The days following spring break are quite busy. We will be traveling to Fremont for a meet on Wednesday 4/10 then we will be hosting our biggest invitational of the year, The Phoenix Invitational on Friday 4/12. Those who are competing on Friday will likely not be competing on Wednesday, save for a few exceptions. Everyone will be expected to help and compete at our meet on Friday 4/12. I expect the meet to end around 9 PM.

It is an impressive invitational with some of the best schools in the state coming to compete, and it is a ton of fun for all involved, albeit with a lot of work involved.

This meet has been on our schedule since the turn of the semester (actually before then, but many likely hadn't looked until 2nd semester). Make your plans for your activities and other commitments accordingly. Maybe you need to do the old school method of "day dates" for prom being the same day as the dance. If that is just unbearably cringe or whatever the word is today, just choose another day of the week. 

Parent volunteers

Parents, we are still short a few volunteer slots for some of our year events. Please check out this sign up if you would be willing to help with items at meets or the end of year banquet. FHS track and Field: Track and field support (signupgenius.com)

3/24 update

Phoenix,

I can't thank each of you athletes enough for your help during the Super Meet this week. We hosted over 1000 participants from 18 schools in over 2300 entries. I hope you take pride in knowing that you put on a great meet that over 1000 kids were able to benefit from. There were tons of PRs from not just our team, but the others as well. So again, thank you for helping so many people have a positive experience. 

As for our performances, we had several more all-time performances which can be viewed at the tabs above. I spent like an hour typing up the updated performance list because there were so many personal bests, and I'll happily do that each week if need be. 

Go take a minute to check out the updated performance lists and see where the new all time marks are on our current team.

As we enter the final week before spring break, let's keep the habits of consistency going before the break.

This week

This week we are headed to Syracuse High for the Davis District Championships on Tuesday and Wednesday. Each of the Davis County schools will be there, and it is historically a really good and fun meet. 

We are very limited on entries for this meet. We are allowed 4 people per event, which means only about one third or half of our entire team will get into the meet. We also have 8 entries per gender in an unseeded 100m and 1600m. Unseeded simply means those two events won't be scored in the final results, but they will still be timed accurately. We will get as many in as we can. 

That said, I encourage everyone to come to the meet both days to support the squad. I have two buses going there and back, and I'd like to fill them up!

The bus will depart at 1:30 on both days. You'll be excused on Wednesday for all of 4th period (Tuesday is the aspire/act testing day so no excusal necessary).

Kids are allowed to drive home with their parents from the meet.

Practices on Monday/Thursday/Friday will be as usual.

Spring Break

I know we are all gearing up for a welcome spring break. Whenever possible, get a workout in each day, the more specific to your event, the better. 

We will hold optional practices a couple of days during the break for anyone who is around. Those days will be determined in the coming days.

Parent Volunteers

We still have many openings for volunteers for our meets and end of year banquet. Please view the sign up genius here.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Coach Jacobson

3/17 update

Phoenix,

I've been very happy with our first two weeks of practices, and with our first meet that we've hosted. Although we haven't been perfect, I really enjoy the group that we have, and we are becoming a fairly well rounded team. 

We have a good chunk of our team who is very consistent in their attendance and effort, so for the most part we are doing a great job. Another portion of the team could level up in their consistency, being sure to be there on A and B days, so that we're better able to improve. 

We are better when we are all together. Each time someone comes to practice, the rest of the group benefits. Work your schedule around so that you are there each day. If we can improve our level of consistency then our team will be that much better. Again, so many of you are doing a great job at that, and I appreciate your example and approach. We're better for it.

Register my athlete

If you aren't done. Get it done. Thanks to those who have it complete - it makes everything go much smoother for you and for us.

This week (3/18-22)

We have a complicated week ahead. We will be hosting the Super Meet on Wednesday and Thursday. The girls will be competing on Wednesday and the boys will be working the meet. On Thursday the groups will switch roles. Here's hoping for good weather.

This is a State Qualifying Meet, sometimes called "invitational." That means that if you run/throw/jump a legal state qualifying mark then you punch your ticket to the state meet. Those standards can be seen on the side of this website. Because it is a larger meet not everyone will be able to entered into all of their events. This particular meet allows most people to be entered, but many other invitationals are much more limited.

As of now it looks like we may have a good couple of days to set new PRs and generally have a great meet. We will work Monday and Tuesday to help you have your best opportunity to compete this week. The week after this we head to Syracuse to compete at the Davis District Championships, and we're limited in the number of people we can put in events, so this meet will help us in our decision making.

We intend to enter everyone who is eligible into at least one event at the Super Meet. Some will be entered in more that one, depending on where you currently are on the depth chart. The depth chart, also known as the performance list, can be viewed at the top of this page.

We will need everyone's help both days at the meet. Both the boys and girls are expected to stay for the entire meet on both days, then scan out when we are all finished up. Thanks to your help at the meet this week, we were able to finish at a decent hour. The meet will go later this week (we have like 19 schools coming), so we need to be efficient hosts so that everything goes smoothly. 

We have more jobs, like concessions and gates, than we had last week. People working hurdle crew/relay officials will be on a rotation with gates and concessions, so no one is working those jobs the entire time. I hope to get those jobs out on Tuesday morning. 

You can view the meet info, and the entries when we are done, on Meettrax. It's easiest to use if you have the app, by the way.

Next week (3/25-29)

Can you believe we're nearly to spring break? Next week we head to the District championships on Tuesday/Wednesday. That meet is set up in trials/finals. Those qualifying for finals compete Wednesday, in addition to a few field, relay, and distance events. While we are limited in how many people we can enter, we want to bring the whole team on the buses to come support the team.

Parent volunteers

If you're interested in volunteering in any way this season, please view the "parent sign up genius" at the top of this page. We appreciate all your support!

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Coach Jacobson

3/10 update

Phoenix,

We had an exceptional time down in St. George this past week, with about 40 kids competing. Tons of PRs, 1 overall champion - Bode Jensen in the 400 with a 49.08; a new school record - Skye in the 800 with a 2:17.63, second overall, and like 8 seconds faster than 3 weeks ago at Simplot when she worried she'd never speed up (lol); our lone freshman on the Team, Addisyn, broke the top 10 all-time list in the 100m in just her first meet in high school, which by the way, was in to a -1.3 m/s head wind; a few state qualifiers; at least one Arcadia qualifier; several BYU qualifiers; one spot-it champion - Savannah Barlow;  etc.  

We brought a great group of kids on the trip which made it very easy for me. I am grateful to you parents for raising and sending such great people. Planning a trip like this takes many hours of preparation - the last two months have been a whirlwind trying to get the trip planned in addition to things like Simplot and the start of our season. Although we are hosting several meets in the near future, it will still be less busy that the last month, and I look forward to having increased capacity to help our athletes improve and have a positive season.

I am greatly looking forward to the rest of March. We have a lot of good things ahead and a strong team. Let us make the most of each day.

Register my athlete (still??)

Yes, still.

Make sure it is completed. Many of you are seeing a "pending" on the approval of things you've uploaded. That will be done once our AD has a chance to get to them. He's been quite busy as well.

You cannot compete from here forward unless it is done.

With 3rd term now over, those with "U"s in citizenship will need to have those cleared before you can compete. Anyone below a 2.0 gpa or more than one "F" will be deemed ineligible unless the eligibility committee overturns it. Talk to Ms. Zachman if you think that applies to you.

Practice Monday, Tuesday 3/11, 12

We will be practicing both days at noon. Do what you can with your schedule to be there. Especially with the meet coming up, you'll want to be sharp.

Meet on 3/13 at home

We will be hosting Weber on Wednesday. When we host meets, everyone is expected to help from the beginning until the very end. In the case of this meet, it won't go super late. That said, we will scan in to start practice and then scan out at the conclusion of the meet. You need not ask me when that will be, because we will gather everyone around once clean up is finished so I can talk to you for 17 seconds, and then we will scan out and dismiss.

I will post those assignments tomorrow, most likely.

Talk to your event coaches about which events you should do, if any. (Snow Canyon distance runners are unlikely to race this weekend, sprinters/throwers/jumpers may be a different story).

Team Store

The team store closes tomorrow. Please check it out asap. My Team Shop (bsnteamsports.com)

Uniforms

If you haven't received a uniform yet, we will be handing them out to those who have paid the fees and completed registration on Wednesday before the meet. 

Performance List

I also hope to have a performance list for you by the end of tomorrow as well, which is a running list of everyone's PR in each event they have done. That will be found at the top of the page when ready.

If you have any questions for me, please let me know.

Coach Jacobson