2023 MIHS Track & Field Season
Co-Head Coaches:
Amy Posner Wolff
Stacy Edwards
Track & Field Coaches:
Amy Posner Wolff - Sprints/Hurdles
Lindsey Blaine - Throws (Javelin)
Enrique Hernandez - Throws (Shot/Disc)
John Janusson - Throws (Shot/Disc)
Mike Grady - Pole Vault
Victor Yan - Pole Vault
Victor Gamboa - Sprints
Nicole Nelson - Sprints/Jumps
Piper Casey - Sprints/ Relay
Stacy Edwards - Sprints
Susan Empey - Distance
Alli Cash – Distance
Jary Krauser - Distance
Track & Field
Distance Running
Newsletter
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2023 Brooks Inspiring Coach Award - Amy Posner Wolff
Coaches are the visionaries behind successful athletic programs and establish the culture, values and philosophies that inspire athletes to perform at their personal best. Mercer Island is proud to have the West Coast Winner of the Brooks “Inspiring Coaches Program”, Amy Posner Wolff, within its ranks. Out of a total pool of 486 candidates Brooks selected Amy as a finalist, representing the West Coast.
"Brooks established the Inspiring Coaches program in 2014 to shine a light on these incredible humans. If you’re lucky, you’ve had a coach that taught you more than running. Good coaches inspire, educate, discipline, and ultimately teach some of life’s greatest lessons. They help us to reach goals we might not have thought possible, buoy us up when we fall short, and give us the strength to get back up again. All this while serving as equal parts anchor and inspiration.1
The Brooks Inspiring Coaches program recognizes some of the high school coaches across the country who’ve made a big difference in the lives of their student athletes."
To learn more about Amy visit our coaches’ page: MIHS T&F Coaches | Mixctf
1 Inspiring Coaches | Runners’ Coaching Stars by Brooks Running | Brooks Running
Athlete Expectations -
MIHS Track & Field Handbook
Our objective as a coaching staff is to create an environment where every athlete understands the importance of commitment, working hard to achieve goals, and the feeling of success that comes from reaching goals.
2023 MIHS Special Events - Save the Date
Dec 1, 2022 - Weight Room Access Starts
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All track & field kids welcome to join in strength training in the weight room every Tuesday/ Thursday 5:00- 6:00 (No strength training during Winter Break).
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Distance kids daily at the track 3:30 - 4:45.
Spring Registration Is Open!
Registration is open.
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Register online with MIHS and pay the ASB Fee (Note: your student is required to have an ASB card to register for an ASB sport. ASB fees are $250.00 per sport). Register by February 16, 2023.
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Log in using your family access or student ID # --> enter player’s last name --> select items at all schools--> High School--> MIHS-->Sports--> 2022-23 Registration & Payments-->SPRING SPORTS (this is an added step this year)—>add Track & Field fee to cart.
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Add all items to your cart and follow the checkout process. Please be sure there is a $250 sports balance reflected before checking out. This process will prompt you to fill out all necessary information electronically, print the forms and pay the ASB fee.
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Complete necessary forms for the MIHS Athletic office. MIHS Sports Packet
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Three forms and a valid physical are needed on file for your player to be on the roster. If you are not sure about the expiration date of your player’s physical exam, please ask Becky LeMaster in the Athletic Office (206.230.6345) or becky.lemaster@mercerislandschools.org.
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Signature Page
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Athletic Health Form/Physicals (physicals are good for 2 years)
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Emergency card
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February 27th - Spring Practices Begin
Daily practice run Monday through Friday.
March 6th - MIHS Mandatory Meetings for Spring Sports
MIHS hosts mandatory meetings for all spring sports. Learn more about our coaches' philosophy, expectations of the team, goals for the season, practice & meet schedules as well as opportunities to support our athletes through volunteering and donations.
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Students @ MIHS @ 3:15 - 3:45 pm
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Parents @ MIHS @ 6 pm
Home Meet Volunteers Needed - March 21st & May 4th
Hosting a meet relies heavily on volunteers from the home team. These volunteers may manage athletes as they queue up for events, record times, measure throws, etcetera.
More details about hosting a meeting and the positions we need filled can be found by clicking the "Home meet - Volunteer Sign-Up" button below. Thanks in advance for providing a great experience for our student athetes!
Team Pasta Feeds - Choose from:
March 29th, April 25th & May 3rd
A highlight for athletes, pasta feeds are held the night before meets to fuel up for the next day's events and rally team spirit. Dinners are potluck style and athletes attending contribute:
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Freshmen - Bread
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Sophomores - Salads
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Juniors - Desserts
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Seniors - Beverages
More details about hosting/helping can be found by clicking the "Pasta Feed - Helper Sign-Up" button below. Thanks in advance for considering being a host or helper for these events!
Senior Night - May 4th
Senior Night is Thursday, May 4th @ 3:30pm! Come cheer on our awesome seniors at their second home meet this season! At 3:30 we will honor the seniors by announcing their bios and the boosters will provide each senior with a special gift!!!! After the meet the boosters will provide Krispy Kreme to all our Track and Field athletes in celebration of our Class of 2023!
End of Season Celebration - June 8th
June 8th @ 6pm Team Banquet in the MIHS Commons. Parents - please join us in celebrating your athlete's hard work and a great season! Many thanks to those who contributed funds to the club this year. Your donations allow us to serve a Qdoba buffet and cake!
This your last chance to return your uniform and avoid a fee. Uniforms (shorts, tank, sweatpants, jacket) need to be clean. We will not accept the uniform if there is still sticky stuff on them.
Please consider bringing outgrown spikes to the banquet for donation to future athletes.
See you there!
All Comers Track Meet - June 28th
Fitness, Family, Friends, Food Truck & Fun!
All ages welcome to participate. Great fun for friends, intergenerational family
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July TBD
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5:30-7:30pm
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MIHS Stadium
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$5 per participant
Pole Vault & High Jump Clinics for all ages from 4 - 5:30pm with Coach Amy and Coach Nicole. Advance sign-up requested. Email Coach Amy or Coach Nicole.
Running Events
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50 meter dash
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100 meter dash
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200 meter dash
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400 meter dash
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800 meter dash
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1600 meter run
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Kids Hurdles
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Relays (4x100, 4x400)
Field Events
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Kid's javelin
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Kid's softball throw
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High jump
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Long jump
MIXC Kick-Off Picnic - June 26th
@ Coach Empey’s (7744 85th PL SE) Come learn more about our summer training program, key fall dates, meet teammates, coaches, captains, play some games, and eat some yummy hot dogs (veggie dogs available too).
Rising 9th graders - we hope to meet you, too! And don't forget - the best way to stay up to date on all things MIXC is to join the Band App. (Parents included!)
Questions? Contact Susan Empey, MIXC Head Coach at susan.empey@mercerislandschooldistrict.org
MIHS Long, Proud History
Mercer Island High School's Track and Field team has a long, proud history.
Our athletes' bests include some statewide records.
Meet Our Track & Field Coaches
Team Spirit Wear - Closed
It's time for pre-season preparation and that means preparing to look great! We have opened our online Pop Up Gear store for Mercer Island Track and Field logo wear! We have shirts, shorts, hoodies, jackets for athletes, parents and fans. The 2023 Team Captains have created a new logo for this Track and Field season (see below), so don't miss out on a chance to get some unique sportswear. The tradtional MIXCT&F logo is also available. Every item is available to anyone, young and old.
Delivery times are 7-10 days and the store will remain open for the duration of the season.
Sponsor
Team Updates / Newsletters
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Register Now, Practices Start February 27th
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Meet our Coaches
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Donate to support our coaches
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Coaches Recap
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3/21 Home Meet Volunteers Needed
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3/29 Pasta Feed Host Needed
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Swag Sale
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Team Photos
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Volunteer Needs
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Coaches Recap
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3/21 Home Meet Volunteers Recap
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3/29 Pasta Feed Host Needed
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Volunteers Needed
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Uniform Distribution
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Jamboree