General Updates:

- First practice is Monday February 24th! Meet in the small gym at 3:40pm. 

- Practice will now be Monday – Friday 3:40 to 6:00pm. We will have practices on Saturday but are TBD at this time. 

- Here is the most recent updated roster. If you do not see your name, you are not registered. You cannot practice until you are registered. Registration deadline is Friday, February 28th 

- Here is our team handbook. Make sure to look it over to be familiar with our team’s policies. 

- Need help with your nutrition? Here is a handbook to help out. The end of the handbook has amazing summaries that everyone should read! 

- Need new shoes/spikes/throwing shoes/running gear/etc. We got you covered. Fleet Feet is hosting us on Thursday February 27th from 5:00 to 7:00pm. They will be providing pizza and a 10% discount! 

- Parent meeting is Wednesday February 26th in the school library from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. This is required for all parents and highly encouraged for all athletes so everyone is up to date on our team policies, expectations, and to help create a Dakota Ridge Field & Track Fandom! We will be selling uniforms after the meeting for $40. The uniforms are yours to keep and you can trade them out later in high school for bigger sizes when needed. 

Meet Updates: 

- We have our annual team scrimmage on Friday February 28th here at Dakota Ridge HS. Scrimmage will be from 3:40 to 5:00pm and we will have our first team dinner after. Then we will stay and watch the boy’s playoff basketball game to show school pride! 

- Here is our meet schedule for the 2025 season. 

Action Items:

- Register for the season: https://dakotaridgehs-ar.rschooltoday.com/ 

-  Please join our ‘Remind’ for daily updates: https://www.remind.com/join/drhstf . You can also message coaches through that app. 



Coaching Corner:

The Countdown is Over—Track & Field Season Starts Tomorrow!

The wait is finally over! After months of preparation, anticipation, and off-season training, our track and field season officially begins tomorrow. I can’t express how excited I am to get back on the track with all of you and kick off what promises to be an incredible season.

This year, we have a talented and hardworking group of athletes ready to push their limits, set personal bests, and compete at the highest level. Whether you’re a returning athlete or new to the team, I have no doubt that we’re going to build something special together. Track and field is not just about individual performances—it’s about the camaraderie, the shared struggles, and the victories, both big and small, that make this sport so rewarding.

From sprinting to distance running, jumping to throwing, every event matters, and every athlete plays a crucial role in our team’s success. We’ll be focusing on refining our skills, increasing our strength, and developing the mental toughness needed to compete at our best. But most importantly, we’ll be having fun while doing it!

Tomorrow marks the beginning of our journey, and I can’t wait to see the energy, dedication, and passion that each of you brings to practice. Let’s start strong, support one another, and set the tone for the season ahead.

Get ready, because this is going to be a season to remember!

See you all at practice—let’s get to work!

Questions? Contact Coach Gysin – agysin@jeffcoschools.us