Awards Dinner THIS Wednesday, Nov. 20th at 6:00 in PHS Cafeteria!

Pizza will be served; bring a side dish/dessert to share!
Hope to see you there!

Photos for the Slideshow

Team photographers--Please send Coach Zoll any photos from this XC season!!!  Work on the slideshow has begun!!!

Great Race, Will!

Senior Will Chaney finished 41st in the State Meet with a time of 16:39!  It was a perfect day to race in Jefferson City.  Will made us all proud with a fantastic finish to his high school cross country career.

Sectionals Saturday, Nov. 2 at Blackburn Park in Webster Groves

Come cheer on Will and Sarah as they race at Sectionals this Saturday!  We will NOT be taking a bus, so post on the blog if you are interested in carpooling to the meet!
Schedule:
10:00 Varsity Boys
10:30 Varsity Girls
11:30 Awards

Directions:

District Meet Saturday!

Meet at PHS at 8:30; bus leaves at 8:40. 

Location: McNair Park

Race Times: Girls 10:00

                    Boys 10:45

Top 30 individual finishers and top 4 teams advance to Sectionals at Blackburn Park in Webster Groves on Sat. Nov. 2nd.

XC Awards Night --New Date! Wed., Nov. 20th

Mark your calendars! Our team award dinner is now set for Wednesday, November 20th at 6:00 in the PHS cafeteria.

Suburban North Conference Championships THIS SATURDAY!

Location:  Koch Park (directions below)

Please arrive at 7:00 AM at PHS! Bus leaves at 7:15.

Schedule:
  8:30 Parent Volunteers Meet at Concession Stand
  9:00 Varsity Boys
  9:30 Varsity Girls
10:15 JV Boys and Girls

Awards:
Medals for top 15 in each race
Team plaque for top team in each race


Upcoming Meets:
JV- Monday, October 21st--JV Invitational at McNair Park
     Race times: 4:15 Girls
                        4:45 Boys
     Awards: Top 25 in each race
     *We will not make the 5:30 Activity Bus, so arrange for a ride home from PHS.

Varsity--Saturday, October 26th--District Meet at McNair Park
       Race times: 10:00 Girls
                          10:45 Boys

Directions to Koch Park:

- take 270 east/north
- exit at McDonnell and turn left off exit ramp
- McDonnell becomes Howdershell - stay straight
Koch Park is located at the corner of Charbonier and Howdershell - Turn left onto Charbonier and then another left into the park.

A Few Changes/Additions to the Schedule......

1. Next Wednesday, Oct. 16th, both the boy's and girl's teams will be helping out at the Pattonville Middle School Meet at Creve Coeur Park (upper lot).  This is the BIG middle school meet with teams throughout the St. Louis area.  We will head there after school to get a quick practice in, then we will help with the meet.  We should be able to make the 5:30 activity bus. *Please wear a PHS XC shirt!!! Note: This meet replaces our Pattonville-only Middle School Meet originally scheduled in November.
2. Sectional Cross Country Meet on Nov. 2nd--location has changed from Forest Park to BLACKBURN PARK in Webster Groves.

Friday, October 11--BORDER WARS!

Location: McNair Park (see below for map/directions)
Date: Friday October 11
  Meet in your coach's room at 2:30 pm.  The bus leaves at 2:45.
Race Schedule:
4:15 Girls (JV and Varsity races run together) 5000 meter course
4:45 Boys (JV and Varsity races run together) 5000 meter course

Upcoming Meet:
North Suburban Conference Championship Meet
Koch Park
Saturday, October 19th
NOTE: Parent/Family volunteers needed!  Since we are hosting the meet, we need volunteers to assist with the concession stand and in the finish chute.  Please contact Coach Zoll via this blog, email (kzoll@psdr3.org), or cell (314) 780-0508.  You WILL still get to see your child race! :)

Tomorrow's Meet at Koch Park

Terry Meatheany/Hazelwood West Invitational

Koch Park

Friday, September 27th

NOTE:  Bus leaves IMMEDIATELY after school at 2:35.  We will not make it back for the activity bus, so please make arrangements for a ride home from school after the meet.

Event Schedule:             

                                    4:00 – Varsity Boys

                                    4:30 – Varsity Girls

                                    5:00 – Jr. Varsity Boys 

                                    5:30 – Jr. Varsity Girls 

Race Information:  There will be twenty-five medals and two team plaques awarded in each race.  All medals will be handed out in the chute.  Team awards will be presented at the awards ceremony following the Jr. Varsity race.

Directions to Koch Park:

- take 270 east/north
- exit at McDonnell and turn left off exit ramp
- McDonnell becomes Howdershell - stay straight
Koch Park is located at the corner of Charbonier and Howdershell - Turn left onto Charbonier and then another left into the park.

Upcoming Events:

10/11/2013	Border Wars	4:00 PM	McNair Park
10/19/2013	Sub. North Conference Meet	9:00 AM	Koch Park

Sioux Passage Park Tomorrow! WHAT HILL?!

Saturday, Sept. 21- Paul Enke/Hazelwood Central Invitational

Be at the High School Commons by 6:45 am
Bus leaves at 7:00am

Race Times/Awards:
9:00 Varsity Boys (40 medals/ 3 team awards)
9:30 Varsity Girls (40 medals/ 3 team awards)
10:10 JV Boys (30 medals, 1 team award)
10:50 JV Girls (30 medals, 1 team award)
11:30 Boy's & Girl's Freshman Combined (20 medals, 1 team award)
12:15 Awards (1-10 in each race and team awards)

Course Distance : all races will be 5k

Directions to Sioux Passage County Park

- I -270 North/East

- Take Exit 25B (go North) Lindbergh

- Left on Old Halls Ferry Rd.

- Right on Vaile Ave

- Left on Old Jamestown Rd

- Follow Old Jamestown for just under 1/2 mile and look for the park entrance on your right.

- Once inside the park, follow the park road straight until you reach the gravel lot at the base of a huge hill.

UPCOMING MEETS: 
Friday Sept. 27 - Terry Meatheany/Hazelwood West Inv.- Koch Park

Forest Park XC Festival Saturday!

Big Fun at Forest Park this Saturday!
Meet at PHS outside the Commons at 6:45; Bus leaves at 7:00 SHARP.
Official Meet Info: http://www.bigriverrunning.com/fpxc.php
   Pattonville is in the "White Division" 

Our race times are listed below:
8:10 JV Girls (5k) 
9:30 JV Boys (5k) 
10:35 National Anthem
10:40 Varsity Girls (5k) 
11:45 Varsity Boys (5k) 
12:40 Freshman Girls (3k) 
 2:00 Awards 
Bring water and snacks since it is a long day.  Concessions, t-shirts, and tons of running stuff will be available for sale.


Directions: Forest Park Cross Country Course

The XC course is located on the Central Ball Fields in Forest Park.

- Hwy I- 70 east

- South on Hwy I- 170

- East on Hwy I-64  (left exit off of I-170)

- Exit (34B) at Hampton Ave

- Left on Hampton into Forest Park

-Right on Wells Dr. 
-Continue on Wells until you hit the fields.  Parking available around the entire perimeter of the fields as well as on the nearby upper Muny parking lot.

UPCOMING MEETS: 
Saturday Sept. 21 - Paul Enke Invitational at Sioux Passage Park--First race at 9:00am 

Friday Practice/Saturday RACE!!!

Friday, Aug. 30--Practice at 3:00; girls meet in Coach Zoll's room, boys meet in Coach Simmons' room.  Enjoy sleeping late!


Saturday, Aug. 31--Lafayette Invitational at Castlewood State Park (Directions below)
                 
Meet at 7:00 AM at PHS outside of the Commons
Bus leaves at 7:15 SHARP!

Meet Schedule:
 9:00 Boys Varsity
 9:30 Girls Varsity
10:00 Boys JV
10:30 Girls JV

Wear your uniform.  Bring water, a snack, your spikes (if applicable).  There will be a concession stand selling water, Gatorade, snacks, and T-shirts.

Castlewood Directions:

Team Photos at Practice Tues, Aug 27th

Bring your team shirt! See Coach Zoll if you still need to buy a shirt....

Green and White Meet Monday, August 26th at 5:30pm

Green and White Meet

When:  Monday, August 26th at 5:30pm (Race time 6:00)

Where: PHS (under the bridge at the front entrance of the school)

Course Length:  2 miles

Family and friends are welcome to cheer on the PHS XC Team in their intrasquad warmup race!  Photographers, this is your first opportunity to catch your 2013 XC runners in action!

2013 Shirts!

$15 for your first shirt, $10 for your 2nd, 3rd.........S, M, L, XL

See Coach Zoll in G110 or at practice!

2013 PHS XC Meet Schedule

JV/Varsity Cross Country
Contest Date	Opponent Name	Contest Time	Home/Away
8/31/2013	Lafayette Lancer Invite	9:00 AM	Castlewood State Park
9/14/2013	Forest Park Festival	9:00 AM	Forest Park
9/21/2013	Paul Enke Invite	9:00 AM	Sioux Passage
9/27/2013	Hazelwood West Invite	4:00 PM	Koch Park
10/11/2013	Border Wars	4:00 PM	McNair Park
10/19/2013	Sub. North Conference Meet	9:00 AM	Koch Park
10/21/2013	TRXC JV Inv. (JV)	4:00 PM	McNair Park
10/26/2013	Districts		McNair Park
11/2/2013	Sectionals		Forest Park
11/9/2013	State		Jefferson City

TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY!!!

Are YOU ready?!

Thank You is not enough...

Last winter I posted what I thought would be my last post on this blog. Since that time those who know me are aware that my family suffered a tremendous loss.  The past year was extraordinarily difficult and  the school year ended with great tragedy for us.  Thus, I don't want to sign off entirely until I express the immense feeling of gratitude I have for the team members, their families, alumni and the coaching staff of the Pattonville Cross Country team.  I can not begin to express just how much your support and prayers have meant to me and my family as we endured the past year and the loss of our daughter Delia. Finally, to see so many of you at my daughter's wake moved me beyond words and is a moment I will never forget.  To say thank you seems not nearly enough, but please know your support has meant the world to me and I am honored to know such outstanding people as yourselves.

As Cross Country season begins in a few weeks I will be intently watching from the sidelines and following my favorite team at PHS.  Best wishes for the new season and God Speed! 

Sincerely,

 S. Fader (formally Coach Fader)

Pre-season Information

The official cross country season starts 11 weeks from tomorrow.  Your dedication over the next 11 weeks will determine how successful you will be during the cross country season.  Every day you will face a simple question, "Am I going to run today?"  How will you answer?

MINI CAMP –Our Season Starts Now! – The most important meetings of the summer – Be There!

Where: Creve Coeur Park (upper level off Dorsett Rd. - gravel lot by the tennis courts)

When:   Tuesday, May 28 – Friday, May 31, 9 AM – 10:30 AM each morning

What:  This is an instructional camp for new runners and a training camp for veterans

Topics will include: advice on training, stretching, running mechanics, nutrition, shoe info, racing, motivation and running fun.  We will also pay special attention to setting goals for the summer and racing season.  Get your XC season off to a good start and BE THERE!

Specific details will also be provided about other summer events such Wednesday night runs.

Expense: None, it’s FREE!

What you need to bring:  - proof of insurance (photocopy of insurance card) for new members.

        - water bottle

                                            -running shoes and dressed to run

                                            - a friend interested in joining the team!

Wednesday Night Runs –June 5, 12, 19, 26 / July 10, 17, 24 (Check the team blog for updates)

            – Informal weekly group runs and fun !

                - meet at 6:45 pm – BE PROMPT – Run starts at 7:00 sharp

- Locations: meet at Creve Coeur Park (upper level- gravel lot by the tennis courts)

-This is a “group run”. The goal is to run together, although we will break into sub groups to accommodate different ability levels

Sunday Morning Long Runs – June 16, 23, 30 / July 14, 21, 28

– Informal weekly group long runs and fun !

                - meet at 6:45 AM – BE PROMPT – Run starts at 7:00 AM sharp

- Locations: meet at Creve Coeur Falls

                                               

1^st day of practice is August 12^th, 2013 (2:30 PM – 5 PM) High School Stadium

         -You must have a completed sports physical

         - Bring your Training Log

How Good is Your Running Form?

Big River Running Company is offering 3 different "Good Form Running" clinics in February and March.  They describe the clinic as follows: 

The Good Form Running clinic provides an overview of what we consider the most important components of efficient running form. We present key points in a simple and easy to apply manner while giving individual feedback and attention. The objective is to provide GFR attendees with the necessary tools to run easier, faster and injury free.  

Sounds good, right?!  Check out the link for more info:http://www.bigriverrunning.com/goodform.php

2013 USA XC Championships are in 1 WEEK!

The USA Cross Country Championships are Saturday, February 2nd at Forest Park.  Check out the link (http://www.usacrosscountrychampionships.com/) for more info.  Hopefully the weather will be good and tons of fans will show up to cheer on the racers!  I will be a volunteer for the event; see you there!

2013 and change is good.

 I've always believed new years are exciting as they bring opportunities for renewed goals and a chance to start fresh. Frequently this means change.  As such, I'm sharing a recent decision that I would have preferred to deliver directly, but no longer have that option. After much thought (honestly several years worth) I have decided to hang up my coaching hat. At this point in life I need to adjust the balance of my time and energy demands to spend more time with my family and pursue some interests that I've put on hold while coaching.  This has been a difficult decision and I will greatly miss the time spent getting to know and working with such amazing people as yourselves (athletes, families and coaches).  I am also very thankful to have had the opportunity to witness the personal growth and accomplishments of many outstanding young people as well as be a part of the team work, positive lifestyle, and competition that our sport provides.  I'll always be a fan of the Pirate runners and I see great things happening for the team under the leadership of the current coaching staff, minus myself.
 I hope you all enjoy the new year and an opportunity for a fresh start. Best of luck to the Pirate Cross Country team for the 2013 Cross Country season and beyond.

Sincerely,
 Coach Fader

PS.  While this is my last post, the blog remains as well as the rest of your coaching staff.  Watch here in the future for further announcements concerning the 2013 Cross Country season.