Tryouts

The first day of tryouts will be Monday December 2nd; see information below for the tryout process.

Phase one: 12/2-12/6 

(first cut Monday 12/9)

Phase two: 12/9-12/13 

(second cut Monday 12/18)

Please see link to the right for the most up to date clearance list. If your name isn't on the list send an email to runningmounties@gmail.com to see what you need to get done to be cleared. If you aren't cleared before the tryout period is over you will not be able to be a part of the team this season.

Thanksgiving Workouts

We hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving; see workouts below for the days ahead. Details on next weeks practice will be posted Saturday evening. We will be outside everyday unless otherwise stated here during the week, so make sure while you're out pick up gloves, hats and bottom layers. Again this is "Winter Track"

Friday: Easy 20 minute run followed by BODYWEIGHT CIRCUIT

Saturday: HIIT WORKOUT

Sunday: MOBILITY (pick one day)

Winter Roster

The most up to date roster has been posted; if your name isn't please email runningmounties@gmail.com to find out what needs to be done to get cleared. As of now there are 70 athletes cleared however, there are 135 athletes total on the roster. Please reach out as soon as possible so you can get items completed this week, so that you can be cleared as soon as possible. We will update the document as soon as we receive updates.

For those of you in need of a HEALTH HISTORY FORM click the link and print the document. As a reminder, this form must be turned in every season you participate in a sport.

11/21

Reminder; there is no practice today athletes should do the following home workouts listed below for today and tomorrow. Please keep an eye on the blog as we will be posting the roster and detailed information about tryouts in the coming days.

Thursday: MOBILITY (pick one day)

Friday: 

WARMUP:  

3 rounds x 30 seconds each. For left and right exercises do 30 seconds each side

• Jumping Jacks

• Around the world (fwd/bwd)

• Hip to hamstring stretch 

• Thoracic rotation

• Good Morning

• Squat

 

MAIN STRENGTH: (use weights you have)

4 rounds x 10 reps per exercise, 60 seconds rest between rounds

• Thoracic Roatation (10 each side)

• Alternating Reverse Lunge (10 each side)

• Good Morning

 

FINISHER:

3 rounds x 30 seconds per exercise, no rest between rounds

• Hip Bridge

• Push-Up

• Lateral Hip Opener

Saturday: Easy 20-30 minute run

Sunday: OFF

11/19

Athletes should go for a easy 20 minute run and upon return pick one day from the mobility sheet linked below. Preseason training will resume on Wednesday 11/20.

MOBILITY

Winter Track Updates

This week we will have preseason training on Monday (11/18) and Wednesday (11/20). 

For those of you who were not able to make the athlete and parent meetings we've had please make sure you are registered in Genesis by this evening as Genesis registration will close tonight. We have been informed that a number of people have turned in paperwork but have not completed the items in Genesis. Athletes will not be able to tryout, let alone be on the team, if they aren't registered and cleared. See link below with information on how to complete said items.

WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION

As stated in both meetings, tryouts will be held starting December 2nd after school at Woodman Field. More information will be posted here by the end of the week.

Weekend Workouts

Athletes, see workouts below for each day of the weekend; make sure you all get this done in preparation for the week of training ahead.

SATURDAY 

WARMUP:  

3 rounds x 30 seconds each. For left and right exercises do 30 seconds each side

• Jumping Jack

• Around the world (fwd/bwd)

• Hip to hamstring stretch 

• Thoracic rotation

• Good Morning

• Squat

 

MAIN STRENGTH: (use weights you have)

4 rounds x 10 reps per exercise, 60 seconds rest between rounds

• Thoracic Roatation (10 each side)

• Alternating Reverse Lunge (10 each side)

• Good Morning

 

FINISHER:

3 rounds x 30 seconds per exercise, no rest between rounds

• Hip Bridge

• Push-Up

• Lateral Hip Opener

SUNDAY: YOGA

11/13

Reminder: there is no practice today; all groups and levels will resume tomorrow after school at woodman field. For today athletes should do the linked workout below.

HOME WORKOUT

Winter Information

Just a reminder we will be having a parent meeting tomorrow at 7pm in the main building LGI. Athletes anyone looking for volunteer hours please see link below to help at the Montclair Doughnut run on 12/8, this is a great event held in our community and we do our best to give back when we can. Practice will resume tomorrow at woodman field after school, remember layers and water.

VOLUNTEER SIGNUP 

Winter Track Information

As stated in the student meeting; the season officially begins on December 2nd. Prior to that we will have a parent meeting on Tuesday November 12th at 7pm in the LGI at the HS main building. We will discuss the season ahead, the tryout process and a number of things that will help athletes have a successful season, if they make the team. Please utilize the tabs on the right to look at the schedule and the team policy.

We will have preseason training on the dates listed below, after school at woodman field. Athletes do not need to be cleared to participate in these sessions but must be fully cleared by December 2nd. 

Week 1; November 11th, 12th and 14th

Week 2; November 18th and 20th

Winter Sports Clearance Information

Closes- Monday, November 18th

Directions to register your student athlete:

Please log onto your Parent Access account and go to the Forms Tab.

• Click on the form called “Winter Sports Form 2024 - 2025”
• Please review the first 4 questions on the form
• Click on the link and review the document displayed
• After reading the document click on the “Selected” check box to the right of the question for the following forms. 

1. NJSIAA’s Steroid testing policy
2. Sports - Related Concussion and Head Injury Fact Sheet
3. Sudden Cardiac Death Pamphlet 
4. Opioid Video Sign Off Sheet
5. Opioid Use and Misuse Educational Fact Sheet

• Review the NJSIAA Steroid testing Policy, and choose yes to consent to random testing
• Read the district’s Athletic Code of Conduct, and choose “YES” that you and your child will abide by its provisions
• Choose the sport your child wants to play from the dropdown menu
• Click the green box called “Update Answers”
• Click the Finalize check box
• Click OK when asked, “Are you sure you want to finalize this form?”
• Click Update Answers
• If you do not answer all the questions on the form, the form will not be accepted, and your child will not be signed up for the sport they wish to play

Please ensure that you check every box to complete your child’s registration.

**IMPORTANT UPDATE**

Physicals

The State of New Jersey has rolled out a new APE (Physical) form, which can be found on the Athletics website. Our district requires that the entire packet (all 5 pages) be submitted. 

Any physical done on or after 7/1/2024 must be on the new forms. The entire packet must be submitted in a sealed envelope with name, grade, and sport on the outside of the envelope.

9th Graders- submit to the nurse in the Annex

10th- 12th Graders- submit to the Main Office

Please submit your medical forms by 11/4/24.

MHS Free Sports Physicals

Thursday, November 14th at 3:00pm

Aubrey Lewis Field Complex in the Multipurpose Room

Please click the link below to register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1y6Sye12T3AB4vqgHYOjEqwmqrzT1knEOiKEupuGFgXc/edit

Physical Form (the parent portion of the form must be completed)

2687_001.pdf 

ImPACT Testing

ImPACT Testing Timelines for Winter Sport

Testing Options	Registration Deadline (in Genesis)	ImPACT Signup Deadline (sign-up in email)	Test Link Sent by (link in email)	Testing Date
Test Option #1	10/21/2024	10/27/2024	10/28/2024	10/29/2024
Test Option #2	11/10/2024	11/18/2024	11/19/2024	11/14/2024

All ImPACT Testing questions/scheduling should be directed to our trainer, Michele Chemidlin @ mchemidlin@mpsdnj.us. Remote testing dates will be sent out as soon as they are finalized. It has come to our attention that invites to high school team specific NIL clubs are being sent to NJSIAA student-athletes via text messages.   The companies are sending text messages and emails with the following type of message:

               

“ Hi John, you’ve been invited to the “Name of Student’s HS Varsity Team” NIL club.  Join Here: Link.  If you’re planning to be on the soccer team next year, it’s important to get signed up ASAP.”

 

Please let your coaches and athletes know that this activity is prohibited and not allowable per NJSIAA NIL rules and they should not join the NIL club nor forward an invitation to their teammates.