The Handoff Volume I Issue 1

The handoff Texas Track & Field Coaches Association

January 15, 2011

Volume 1, Issue 1

Tr a c k & F i e l d C o a c h e s C l i n i c o f T X members James Segrest, Herb Sheaner, Ted Nelson, Max Goldsmith, Bill Melton, and J. Fred Duckett.

Also receiving recognition were Male and Female Athletes of the Year, Mark Jackson (Taylor) and Lauren Blackburn (Dallas Sunset) as well as Boys and Girls Coaches of the Year, Barry Briner (Galena Park North Shore) and Sherita Jackson (Houston Westbury).

The Texas Track & Field Coaches Association and the Track & Field Coaches Clinic of Texas would like to thank not only the latest award recipients, but also the coaches who attended and the sponsors / vendors who helped make everything possible:

Shirley Crowe, one of 4 new Texas Track & Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame members

Shirley Crowe, Thane Baker, Michael Carter, and Tom Tellez are the newest members of the Texas Track & Field Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame.

This second class of inductees join inaugural

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have been listed on the TTFCA Meets page. Please email any meets not posted and add ttfca@hotmail.com for results.

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Lewis, and Arkansas High School meets are in the books for 2011, and many fantastic performances were recorded by Texas athletes.

Go to the TTFCA Meets page for complete meet results. The Top Performance pages take a little bit of time, so check back often for updates.

Men’s USTFCCCA pre-season rankings include Texas A&M (3), Texas Tech (7), Texas (15), and Baylor (24). For the women, Texas A&M comes in at #2, Texas Tech #15 and Texas #16.

Please email all coach and athlete accomplishments to ttfca@hotmail.com so these feats may be posted on the website.

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Several indoor meets have already been run and results posted. Club Altius Season Greeter, Pole Vault Explosion, Pole Vault Corral, Texas A&M HS Indoor, the Carl

We’re just a few weeks away from National Letter of Intent / Signing Day. Please inform us of your athletes who sign; as well, please send photos of them signing.

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T h e I n d o o r S e a s o n ’s U n d e r w ay

Over 570 meets

Next issue: TTFCA Organizational Chart and new Mission Statement, plus further developments in the TTFCA’s advocacy of track & field in the state of Texas

From the TTFCA President

The 2011 TTFCA clinic wrapped up this weekend [January 7-8, 2011] with coaches, presenters and sponsors alike returning to homes and towns through-out the State of Texas energized, inspired and equipped to begin the new track & field season. Presenters were all simply outstanding in their presentation and ability to share techniques and secrets of success in events that spanned the gamut, from sprints & relays, hurdles, distance training to jumps & throws. There was something for every coach at every level.

We also celebrated this year’s TTFCA Hall of Fame inductees, some of track & fields most heralded individuals - Thane Baker, Michael Carter, Clyde Hart, Shirley Crowe and Tom Tellez and honored coaches Barry Briner & Sherita Jackson and athletes Mark Jackson & Lauren Blackburn. We were once again inspired by their stories and expression of thanks, too, as it seemed they always held great affection and appreciation for their high school coach. It reminded us not only of great things that can be achieved but also that our role as coaches is one of service, not only to the student-athlete but to the sport itself.

We are excited about the TTFCA and the tools and opportunities the association provides to coaches. We have developed a good working relationship with UIL executives Traci Neely and Sheila Henderson and will be an all-important line of communication between coaches and the UIL. We will also work with and form new alliances with the SPC and TAPPS and other officials organizations and national associations with the goal of having unified representation for all coaches in Texas. To that end, please let us know how our coaches association can help you. Have a great year, and best of luck in the 2011 indoor & outdoor seasons.

Mike Sheaner

Follow the Texas Track & Field Coaches Association on Facebook (look for the logo below), Twitter (www.twitter/ttfca) and YouTube (ttfcav). Send all comments to ttfca@hotmail.com. Questions pertaining to the clinic may also be sent to tfcoachesclinicoftexas@hotmail.com

TFCCT 2012: January 6-7 Next year’s Track & Field Coaches Clinic of Texas is already in the

Development, mentoring such greats as Reese Hoffa, Adam

planning stages. A new class of Hall

Nelson and Christian Cantwell.

of Famers will be inducted, new Athletes and Coaches of the Year,

Coach Lasorsa has also produced 4 videos, 3 DVDs and 5 books on

and several outstanding speakers

throws. He is the former Head

will present the fine points of their craft.

Track Coach at Kent State University and also coached at

The first speaker has already been confirmed: Rob Lasorsa, President and Founder of the National Throws Coaches Association.

One of the best-selling shot put instructional guides of all time, co-authored by Rob Lasorsa

Lasorsa also serves as Chairman of USATF’s Men’s National Shot Put

North Carolina State and the United States Military Academy.

Undoubtedly, he is one of the most respected and knowledgeable throws coaches in the world.