WHAT TOM DOES has been on hiatus lately but, guess what?
I'M BACK!!!!
Hopefully I will be writing at least once a week!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
2008 TRACK SEASON "WCS"
Hey girls!
You must be chompin' at the bit to get going with this year's track season. Wish I were there with you all but, I'll be thinking of you. I'll check to find out when your meets are and try my best to get to as many as possible. Please email me at my myspace address or at herdlr@msn.com and keep me posted as to your progress. I will be really sad and going through WCS withdrawl if you don't:-)
I know that you will work hard to represent all season long. For those of you who are upper classmen (classwomen:-) remember....you are in a leadership position. don't be afraid to speak up when needed and be good rolemodels for the younger, less experienced athletes. That's very important. Always be encouraging and never tear down self esteem.
Lastly...You can NEVER lose if you work hard and prepare to the very best of your ability, give your race everything you've got, show good sportsmanship and humbly remember that there is always someone, somewhere, faster than you. They may not be on the track with you today but, they very well could be tomorrow. BUT....you could be their someone faster:-) Hmmm something to think about.
You must be chompin' at the bit to get going with this year's track season. Wish I were there with you all but, I'll be thinking of you. I'll check to find out when your meets are and try my best to get to as many as possible. Please email me at my myspace address or at herdlr@msn.com and keep me posted as to your progress. I will be really sad and going through WCS withdrawl if you don't:-)
I know that you will work hard to represent all season long. For those of you who are upper classmen (classwomen:-) remember....you are in a leadership position. don't be afraid to speak up when needed and be good rolemodels for the younger, less experienced athletes. That's very important. Always be encouraging and never tear down self esteem.
Lastly...You can NEVER lose if you work hard and prepare to the very best of your ability, give your race everything you've got, show good sportsmanship and humbly remember that there is always someone, somewhere, faster than you. They may not be on the track with you today but, they very well could be tomorrow. BUT....you could be their someone faster:-) Hmmm something to think about.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
WCS-Personal Note
Hey Guys,
I haven't had the opportunity to talk to all of you but, as I'm sure you know, I won't be returning this season to Bellarmine. I am extremely dissappointed and have just now been able to let it go.
I want you to know how bad I feel for you guys, especially Queen. All I can say is that I'm so sorry it all went down like this. But...what I really want you all to know is that you will still be part of a team and guess what? You are a HUGE reason that it is (and will be this year) a great team. I KNOW that Coach Ellis will get someone who he thinks is a good sprint coach and who clicks with the way he wants to do things. He wouldn't hire someone that is no good. So you just need to do whatever you need to do to get yourselves to State. There is more than one way to train for speed. It doesn't just have to be my way. You all deserve to go to State and dominate if you work hard. I'll be pullin for you and I will follow your season closely. Don't let this turmoil distract you from your goals. It has been extremely distracting for me for the last few weeks and, it's a total waste of time!
So, please stay in touch. You can always email me!
Later!
I haven't had the opportunity to talk to all of you but, as I'm sure you know, I won't be returning this season to Bellarmine. I am extremely dissappointed and have just now been able to let it go.
I want you to know how bad I feel for you guys, especially Queen. All I can say is that I'm so sorry it all went down like this. But...what I really want you all to know is that you will still be part of a team and guess what? You are a HUGE reason that it is (and will be this year) a great team. I KNOW that Coach Ellis will get someone who he thinks is a good sprint coach and who clicks with the way he wants to do things. He wouldn't hire someone that is no good. So you just need to do whatever you need to do to get yourselves to State. There is more than one way to train for speed. It doesn't just have to be my way. You all deserve to go to State and dominate if you work hard. I'll be pullin for you and I will follow your season closely. Don't let this turmoil distract you from your goals. It has been extremely distracting for me for the last few weeks and, it's a total waste of time!
So, please stay in touch. You can always email me!
Later!
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
SUMMER TRAINING SUGGESTIONS
Don't sit around on your butts this summer. Think about the long term goals that you have for next track and field season!
Here are my suggestions. Once you get to the end of August/begining of September things should change but for now until then.....
WEEKLY WORKOUTS WITHOUT SOCCER:
* a 2 mile run on the weekend
* 1 day of biking or swimming (cross training is great for the comback
to T&F)
* 2 days of lifting (not like a weightlifter! core work, plyos, strength and
conditioning)
* 2 days of circuits (I can teach these)
* 1 day of bleechers or long hills (20 min of bleechers or 6 x 200m
gradual hills)
WEEKLY WORKOUTS WITH SOCCER:
* a 2 mile run on the weekend
* 2 days of lifting (see above)
* 1 day of bleechers or long hills (see above)
* optional circuit day (see above)
I CAN'T STRESS TO YOU ENOUGH HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO LET YOUR BODY REST AND REBUILD. RECOVERY TIME IS THE MOST NEGLECTED PHASE OF TRAINING BY OVER ANXIOUS ATHLETES. NEGLECTING THE BODY'S RECOVERY TIME LEADS TO INJURIES AND OVERTRAINING. TRAINING WORKS IN PHASES. IT'S A LOT LIKE LIFTING WEIGHTS. YOU STRESS THE BODY, YOU ALLOW IT TO RECOVER, IT COMES BACK STRONGER, ETC.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS JUST E-MAIL ME AT: herdlr@msn.com
Here are my suggestions. Once you get to the end of August/begining of September things should change but for now until then.....
WEEKLY WORKOUTS WITHOUT SOCCER:
* a 2 mile run on the weekend
* 1 day of biking or swimming (cross training is great for the comback
to T&F)
* 2 days of lifting (not like a weightlifter! core work, plyos, strength and
conditioning)
* 2 days of circuits (I can teach these)
* 1 day of bleechers or long hills (20 min of bleechers or 6 x 200m
gradual hills)
WEEKLY WORKOUTS WITH SOCCER:
* a 2 mile run on the weekend
* 2 days of lifting (see above)
* 1 day of bleechers or long hills (see above)
* optional circuit day (see above)
I CAN'T STRESS TO YOU ENOUGH HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO LET YOUR BODY REST AND REBUILD. RECOVERY TIME IS THE MOST NEGLECTED PHASE OF TRAINING BY OVER ANXIOUS ATHLETES. NEGLECTING THE BODY'S RECOVERY TIME LEADS TO INJURIES AND OVERTRAINING. TRAINING WORKS IN PHASES. IT'S A LOT LIKE LIFTING WEIGHTS. YOU STRESS THE BODY, YOU ALLOW IT TO RECOVER, IT COMES BACK STRONGER, ETC.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS JUST E-MAIL ME AT: herdlr@msn.com
Monday, May 28, 2007
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH THE W.C.S.
OUR RELAY TEAM'S FEROCIOUS
THEY GOOD LOOK'N TOO
THESE CHICKS IS JUST PHENOMINAL
AT EVERYTHING THEY DO
SO PUT THE "L" TO THE "I"
TO THE "O" TO THE "N"
YA COME UP WITH A CAT
THE LION PRIDE OF BELLARMINE!
THE FIRST LEG, SHE GET'S OUT
AND SHE'S QUICK TO PASS YOU BY.
THE SECOND LEG WILL KICK YO BUTT
AND LEAVE YOU ON THE FLY.
THE THIRD LEG'S JUST A STUD
AS SHE SPRINTS AROUND THE TURN.
BUT THE FOURTH LEG LEAVES YOU
IN HER SMOKE AND STINGIN FROM THE BURN.
I'm so proud of all of you World Class Sistah's! You made my season great and I will miss seeing you every day. Please stay in touch with me whenever you like and log on to "what tom does" to get some awesome training suggestions for off season and pre-season. Send me any jokes, videos or otherwise "super duper" funny stuff. Luv ya!
THEY GOOD LOOK'N TOO
THESE CHICKS IS JUST PHENOMINAL
AT EVERYTHING THEY DO
SO PUT THE "L" TO THE "I"
TO THE "O" TO THE "N"
YA COME UP WITH A CAT
THE LION PRIDE OF BELLARMINE!
THE FIRST LEG, SHE GET'S OUT
AND SHE'S QUICK TO PASS YOU BY.
THE SECOND LEG WILL KICK YO BUTT
AND LEAVE YOU ON THE FLY.
THE THIRD LEG'S JUST A STUD
AS SHE SPRINTS AROUND THE TURN.
BUT THE FOURTH LEG LEAVES YOU
IN HER SMOKE AND STINGIN FROM THE BURN.
I'm so proud of all of you World Class Sistah's! You made my season great and I will miss seeing you every day. Please stay in touch with me whenever you like and log on to "what tom does" to get some awesome training suggestions for off season and pre-season. Send me any jokes, videos or otherwise "super duper" funny stuff. Luv ya!
Monday, May 21, 2007
WCS!! Today was the most unsettled day of our season in my opinion. I am sorry that it went this way for us. For ALL of us! I knew when I left practice that I couldn't do a good job for you if I can't get this thing resolved. So I have resolved it. Please know that I am your biggest fan and I am always willing to advocate for you IF you are justified. I believe you are.
Here is the latest word on the issues of the day. I had a long conversation with Coach E. I expressed my frustration with his decision to handle things the way he did. He reconfirmed that our relay will be left alone unless the absolute worst case scenario hits us in Pasco and the only possibility of victory would be to run a faster 4x1.
I BELIEVE OUR ORIGINAL TEAM CAN RUN WELL ENOUGH TO DO THE JOB! DO YOU HEAR ME? THE COOL POINTS ARE OUT THE WINDOW (that's from Queen Latifa) I AM TELLING YOU THAT I BELIEVE IN YOU, AS I ALWAYS HAVE. I HAVE INVESTED IN YOU ALL SEASON LONG AND I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT YOU ALL BELIEVED IN YOURSELVES (AND ME) TOO. LET'S JUST GO AND KICK BUTT (EVEN IF IT'S WINDY) AND DO THE JOB WITH OUR ORIGINAL SHORTIES. BESIDES....YOU'VE INVESTED TOO. WE NEED TO REPRESENT THERE! WHEN BELLARMINE GETS ON THE BUS TO COME BACK TO TACOMA, THE WCS WILL BE ALL THE BUZZ! YOU GIRLS WILL BE WHO THEY ARE ALL TALKIN ABOUT. WE NEED TO STAY UNITED AND REMEMBER HOW HARD WE'VE WORKED TO GET HERE.
I REALLY DO LUV U GUYS! SEE YA TOMORROW (ON TIME).
M-COACH
Here is the latest word on the issues of the day. I had a long conversation with Coach E. I expressed my frustration with his decision to handle things the way he did. He reconfirmed that our relay will be left alone unless the absolute worst case scenario hits us in Pasco and the only possibility of victory would be to run a faster 4x1.
I BELIEVE OUR ORIGINAL TEAM CAN RUN WELL ENOUGH TO DO THE JOB! DO YOU HEAR ME? THE COOL POINTS ARE OUT THE WINDOW (that's from Queen Latifa) I AM TELLING YOU THAT I BELIEVE IN YOU, AS I ALWAYS HAVE. I HAVE INVESTED IN YOU ALL SEASON LONG AND I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT YOU ALL BELIEVED IN YOURSELVES (AND ME) TOO. LET'S JUST GO AND KICK BUTT (EVEN IF IT'S WINDY) AND DO THE JOB WITH OUR ORIGINAL SHORTIES. BESIDES....YOU'VE INVESTED TOO. WE NEED TO REPRESENT THERE! WHEN BELLARMINE GETS ON THE BUS TO COME BACK TO TACOMA, THE WCS WILL BE ALL THE BUZZ! YOU GIRLS WILL BE WHO THEY ARE ALL TALKIN ABOUT. WE NEED TO STAY UNITED AND REMEMBER HOW HARD WE'VE WORKED TO GET HERE.
I REALLY DO LUV U GUYS! SEE YA TOMORROW (ON TIME).
M-COACH
Monday, May 14, 2007
PICTURES FROM LEAGUE
Hey! Check out my pics from League Championships! Our "Speed Divas" are the best lookin' chicks runnin.'
This is an important week. Let's really buckle down and get specific. These are the finishing touches for a State Championship. WCS!!
http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=153734942/a=72013533_72013533/t_=72013533
This is an important week. Let's really buckle down and get specific. These are the finishing touches for a State Championship. WCS!!
http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=153734942/a=72013533_72013533/t_=72013533
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