Coach's Corner - Modified

Team Expectations

Members of the Amherst Middle School Modified Track and Field team are students FIRST and athletes SECOND. If a student needs help because they are struggling in an academic area, they may seek additional help from a teacher without being penalized. If a student is not completing work or has issues with behavior in school, then that student may not compete at practice or meets depending on the situation and severity. Athletes must be aware that their words and actions not only represent the Amherst Central School District, but they also represent their parents/guardians and themselves. We strive to bring out the absolute best in our athletes, both in performance and character. 

• All athletes must attend at least 10 practices before participating in the first meet.
• Practices will run from 4PM-5:15PM MON-THURS. No practices on Friday. Students are expected to be picked up promptly after practice in the front of the building.  We appreciate your help and consideration. Failure to do so may result in your child not being able to attend practice or compete at meets. 
• Any student missing practice the day before a meet will not be able to compete in that week's meet. 

Practice Attire
Athletes must adhere to the Middle School Dress Code Policy.  Please remember to wear appropriate clothing and have proper running sneakers for practice. This means looking at the weather in the morning and preparing accordingly. *Students may be sent home if they do not have the appropriate attire. 

We would like to encourage all students to ride the bus home as often as possible after a meet. However, if your parent/guardian needs to pick you up from the meet, they must sign out with Coach DiRienzo (Boys) or Coach Brainard (Girls) before you leave.  
**If you are riding home with someone other than your parent/guardian, you must provide Coach DiRienzo or Coach Brainard with a note before you leave and the person driving you home must sign you out before leaving the meet.