Summer Practice begins next week! Nominations for captains due on June 9. Remember to sign up for Final Surge.

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Summer Practice:

Practice for 9th graders or anyone new to the team will begin on Monday, June 5 at 8:00am. Meet in front of the school at the Big E. Bring a water bottle and wear sunscreen. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are welcome to attend to help with drills and East XC tips.

Practice for everyone will begin on Tuesday, June 6 at 8:00am. Meet at our usual spot at City Park, just north of the big fountain (Thatcher Fountain) as you come into the park off the Esplanade. https://goo.gl/maps/hBK3SvcbpaQBG6Ke6

After that, we will meet Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00am at our warm up area in City Park.

Captain Nominations:

Remember, nominations are due June 9.

All returning cross country runners should nominate one or two juniors or seniors to be team captain for our 2023 cross country season. In your nomination, please describe how your nominee exemplifies the attributes of leadership and dedication described in our values. You may nominate yourself. Nominations are due by June 9. Coach Kohuth will review all nominees and make his selection by June 16. Please return the form distributed tonight or submit a nomination online or by email to Coach Kohuth: skohuth@dpsk12.net  

Things to keep in mind when nominating a teammate:

Our Captains should embody the best of Denver East Cross Country’s values. A great captain…

  • Believes you and the people around you are capable of greatness and understands it must be earned daily.
  • Demonstrates a positive attitude in body language and talk.
  • Is invested in the mission of the Team.
  • Is respectful of teammates, teachers and coaches: on time; doesn’t play around at meets; does the assigned workout at best effort; passes on positive energy to teammates; conducts drills and warm-ups and post run work (core/stretching) correctly; looks for ways to help younger athletes; holds themselves and teammates accountable to team standards.

“Is our #1 Teammate.”  (Not the #1 runner but being the best teammate – the teammate that changes someone’s day, week, season, life for the better).

Click here for the Nomination Form: Captain nomination

Captain nominationDownload

Final Surge:

If you haven’t, please sign up for Final Surge.

https://www.finalsurge.com

  1. Make an account on FinalSurge.
  2. Send email to steven_kohuth@dpsk12.net indicating you have joined FinalSurge and let Coach Kohuth know which email you used on FinalSurge account.
  3. Coach Kohuth will invite you to join Denver East XC on Final Surge.
  4. Accept invitation to join team – this will give you access to the training schedule and allow coaches to review your training (if settings are set to Share with team).