2/1 Track & Field Update

Phoenix,

This update will have some insight into our first few weeks, information about the meet this weekend, that we want everyone to attend, information about the Simplot games, that we'd love everyone to participate in as well, an upcoming team activity (next week), soph0more orientation (aka Phoenix Preview), and our captains.

We are one month into our indoor season training, and we have had some ups and downs already. On the positive side, many of our athletes are seeing improvement already on account of their consistency. Harder training sessions are becoming easier than medium training sessions were at the beginning. Athletes are getting to know each other, we are finding out who we are as a team, and we have had new people joining us each week. 

We have some fantastic athletes and people on the team. Coming to practice is something I look forward to each day because of the team we have. That said, I see many ways that we can improve.

The top two being consistency as a TEAM, and the other is being part of the TEAM. 

First, we are practicing every day (the exception being this Friday, because there is a track meet. More below.). That means B days and A days. We have had about half as many kids there on A days as B days, and even our B days have seen some dwindling in attendance. 

I don't know how else I can say this, and I feel like a broken record, but consistency is key. Literally every successful athlete at any level has said the same thing. So how do we become consistent? It starts with a commitment, and then effort to breakdown obstacles. What is keeping you from being more consistent? Whatever it is, make adjustments so you can be there. Are you too busy? Switch things around? Not enjoying it enough? Be the change you want to see. You bring the energy you want the team to have, and the rest will follow; control what you can control. At the end of the day, we need each other. Help, support, encourage, motivate each other. That's where the value of this sport is, but if we're not consistent enough, the value will pass you by. 

This Week

This week there is a meet at the Olympic Oval in Kearns. It is a Friday night and Saturday day meet. We are strongly encouraging everyone to race 2 individual events, and then a relay on Saturday. 

We've been talking about this meet since the first day, and really want everyone to come compete. It will be an important opportunity to compete and see where you are ahead of outdoor.

To register for the meet, view the schedule, etc., you can go to this site, or go on the sporttrax app to register. Each athlete will register themselves for an individual event without a team affiliation. 

For athletes wanting to do a relay, if you get 4 kids together, the team can cover that cost and enter the teams. Once you have your team set, fill out this form and I'll get you registered. If you don't have a full team, come talk to me and we'll get it entered.

Relay Team Form

The Simplot Games

A few weeks ago I sent out a form advertising the Simplot Games. Many of you filled that out saying you'd like to go. This is the official last call if you'd like to come and potentially stay in a hotel. 

This is not a school sponsored trip, for the record. It would be a club event.

This meet is actually so awesome. I've gone on 10 separate occasions in my long life, and each one has been awesome. The atmosphere, the competition, hanging out with the team, makes the event second to none. I strongly encourage you to come compete. Each athlete is permitted one individual event, with finals in every race, and one relay, which I'm confident we can qualify several teams for.

In terms of meet quality, this is one of my favorite events of the year. Assuming we have enough participation, some of us coaches will be running in the Coaches' mile on Saturday as well.

For information about the meet click here.

To declare if you'd like to attend go here.

Team Activity

On Thursday 2/12 at 7:00ish PM I have rented out a theater at Kaysville theater so we will be watching Sonic 3, free admission. The doors open for us at 7:00 PM to get whatever food you'd like (not free lol), then the movie will begin at 7:30 PM, no previews beforehand. 

This movie is such a banger. It'll make you laugh, it'll make you cry, and it'll make you laugh again. 

This movie, and this isn't even a hot take, is Jim Carry's best movie he's ever made. For some that isn't saying much, for others, that's a high compliment, for all, it's a statement of how great this film is. I think it will go down in history as the greatest 3rd installment of a series of all time, rivaling Return of the King (let's not compare the two, that was a book first so they aren't in the same category), easily surpassing Toy Story 3 (which I love by the way, Spanish Buzz clears), and it makes a mockery of botched thirds like Back to the Future III.

For homework, you need to at least watch the first Sonic movie prior to next Thursday. 

We have space for 132 people to attend, so if any siblings want to see the masterpiece, we should have room for them. 

Phoenix Preview

On Monday 2/9 from 5:00-6:30 PM the incoming sophomores will come to the school to get a preview of classes and athletics. We will have a table advertising for track and Cross Country. We need athletes to be there to help invite kids to join the teams next year, and give an idea of what the season is like. If you are able to help, please let one of the coaches know.

Captains

Lastly, we have named 10 captains for the season. Their roles will vary, but the purpose of each of them is to set the standard of our team culture, epitomizing our team mentality, consistency, and positivity. 

While we only have 10 official captains, we have many more leaders on our team. Each of you, captain or not, should adopt a mindset of ownership over the team, and a vested interest in our success. The plight of the teenager is to not know their own leadership abilities. You should assume that anything you do to better the team, or weaken it, will be followed by your teammates. Each of your actions create a ripple effect around the team, and more in sync we become, the stronger our team will be. 

The captains are:

Addy Webb

Gabri May

Shylie Thomas

Annie Larsen

Saige Baxter

Isaac Hogge

Will Prusse

Corbin Hancock

Tanner Nielsen

Caleb Homer

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. 

Coach Jacobson

Farmington Track & Field 2026

Phoenix,

To our athletes and parents, we cannot express how excited we are to work with each of you this season! Something about the winter track training period is one of my favorite's of the year, because it's a time where we can really accomplish some serious work and truly level up. It helps having a fantastic coaching staff to work with, and amazing athletes who are talented and a lot of fun. 

If at any time, should you have questions about the season, please do not hesitate to reach out to your event coach or one of the head coaches (Jacobson and Farrell). Speaking of the staff, I can honestly say we have a top staff in the state. The experience and skills that they bring are second to none. Each with a different background, coaches of several sports, NCAA experience, etc. Resumes aside, they are each also fantastic people with a desire to help each athlete improve and the team to succeed. 

We had a great first week of practices, and are looking forward to many more. Our athletes showed up prepared and ready to work hard, which will serve you well in the ensuing weeks. This website is where we will post all of the information throughout the season, of things you need to know. Below are a few items of interest, starting with a review of our team philosophy that we shared from day one, the information about the parent meeting, and a few other miscellaneous items.

Team Mindset

One thing we emphasized the first day of practice, are the three pillars of our team's success. 

First, a team mindset. Each individual is part of something bigger than themselves, and each athlete's goal is to help the team in any way possible. That includes running events that might be deemed unpleasant at times, and trying new things which can ultimately lead to greater team performance. 

Second, optimism and positivity. Each day athletes should arrive ready and willing to get after the workout, and do it to the best of their ability. A positive mindset has been shown to reduce pain perception and increase performance, and ultimately just makes the team more fun. Stay hopeful, stay positive, and let's enjoy where we are while working to reach the next level. It's easier said than done, especially as fatigue builds up or challenges arise, but be determined to keep after it each day.

Finally, we have to be consistent. It's one thing to work hard once in a while, or show up occasionally, but without consistency then each individual moment loses it's benefit. Workouts are done daily, and are designed to work in harmony so that you reach new levels of adaptation, speed, endurance, etc. We will be practicing each day, on A days at 2:35, and B days at 1:15. Do what it takes to be there each day.

Parent Meeting

We will be holding our parent meeting on Monday 1/12 at 6 PM in the FHS choir room. Athletes and parents alike are encouraged to attend, so that you know the team expectations, necessary information, scheduling, etc. We hope to conclude before 6:45 to allow time for individual questions.

Other Items

First, each athlete needs to do registration on the aktivate website, previously known, and habitually referred to, as "register my athlete." I have created a walk through on how that is done, and it can be found at the top of this website, or here, if you were inclined to look at it now.

Outdoor Meet Schedule

You can find our outdoor season schedule here.

Indoor Meet Schedule

We have a few opportunities for indoor track meets as well.

If you haven't, please go onto MyDSD and review the athlete contract. 

Team Communication/GroupMe

The most efficient method of communication for our team will be via the app GroupMe. Each event group has their own groupme, and the parents will have an announcement group. These apps are not for spamming, but rather announcements and pertinent information. We encourage the communication to be for necessity only, so that athletes don't mute the chat, and miss important and/or urgent information.

We encourage the athletes to join the GroupMe associated with their event(s), and parents to join the announcement group. Parents are also welcome in the event groups, but those get a little more traffic, so be warned on the notification front.

2026 Parent Announcement Group (announcements only)

Sprint/Hurdle/Jump Groupme

Distance/XC Groupme

Pole Vault Groupme

Thrower Groupme

Review of the parent email

The following was sent last week via MyDSD, so if you read it already, feel free to disregard it. This is the final item of the update.

We are so excited for the season to start. We have some of the best athletes in the school, best kids in the school, and some of the funnest (not a word) kids in all the land. We have an outstanding coaching staff who is committed to helping our team and you as individuals be the best you can be. With your team mentality, positivity, and commitment, we can have a team that battles for a region and state championship. We truly do have an outstanding group of athletes and coaches that I am extremely fortunate to work with, and am so excited to get going.

Here are a few items to know in the short term:

This class is for those planning on being on the track team beginning officially the final week of February through the end of the school year. If you aren't on that team, you will need to drop the class.

We will meet in class each day at 1:15 (including Wednesdays), so that we can conclude practices prior to 3 PM, when we need to vacate the track so the soccer team can train.

During winter, we will practice each A day starting at 2:35 - those practices are not "mandatory" until the season officially begins, but we highly recommend you come to practices on those days, which will typically conclude prior to 4:30 PM. Athletes who opt not to do that during the winter will miss out on pivotal training gains.

Practices conclude at the end of practice, NOT the 2:20 bell. We will essentially never be done at 2:20. Students who would otherwise ride the bus should make other transportation arrangements, where possible.

We will practice outside each day we can, so plan accordingly with your clothing.

There is an athlete contract available on MyDSD that students guardians need to agree to.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out at bjacobson@dsdmail.net or Rfarrell@dsdmail.net

Coach Jacobson