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GENERAL INFORMATION
Dear Arete families,
Is it too early to talk about Winter Sports? I didn't think so. Registration for winter sports is now OPEN and you can s
ign up on the athlet
ic website (
AretePrepChargers.com/Enrollment
) or, if your student is already participating in a fall sport, enrolling for a winter sport is easy. Go to your "RegisterMyAthlete" account and a winter sport enrollment is a few clicks away. Remember, you cannot pay the athletic fee through Register My Athlete, you must use the link on the Enrollment page, found here.
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When should my child specialize in a sport?
Pediatricians say children shouldn't specialize in a single sport until age 15-16, if at all
Children who specialize in a single sport and train intensively for it are at higher risk of experiencing overuse injuries, as well as burnout, anxiety and depression, according to a new
report from the
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
In the report, the AAP encourages parents to keep their children from specializing in a single sport until late adolescence - age 15 or 16 at the earliest. Children should instead be encouraged to play many different sports, with an emphasis on having fun and learning fundamental movement and sports skills rather than on training for competition.
The AAP also called for a ban on the national ranking and college recruitment of student-athletes until they have reached their late high school years.
"More kids are participating in adult-led organized sports today, and sometimes the goals of the parents and coaches may be different than the young athletes," said
Dr. Joel Brenner, the report's lead author and past chair of the AAP Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness, in
a released statement.
Read the full article
here.
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Did I hear something about a Golf Tournament?
More to come very soon...
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PLAYER SPOTLIGHT:
CHLOE STOOPS
The Player Spotlight highlights one athlete per week to allow our community to get to know your Charger athletes!
This week's player spotlight is on 8th grader CHLOE STOOPS
What drew you to participate in Volleyball?
My older sister played when she was younger and my first year, I was on the C team. I wanted to be on the A team and was very excited to be chosen for the first time to be on the A team this year.
What other sports do you enjoy? What do you enjoy about those sports?
I also play soccer and track, and I enjoy rock climbing. I've played soccer since I was really little. The feeling you get when you score a goal is so much fun - I just wanted to keep playing. I also throw discus, long jump, and a short distance run. I love when I'm running as fast as I can, but discus is my favorite track event. I almost placed in a few meets, and now I have my own discus that I've been practicing with at home.
How do you balance schoolwork with your athletic commitment?
When I know I have a lot of homework or a test the next day, I attend study hall and try to get as much done as possible. When I get home, I try to be as focused as I can. I have three sisters, but I don't have too much of a problem if I find a quiet spot.
After college, what career path most interests you?
I think either a lawyer or a marine biologist. Defending people interests me, I just thought helping people would be really interesting. I was born in California and my family visits the beach when we vacation. When I'm at the beach, I've always had an interest in sea creatures, especially dolphins and how smart they are.
Who is your favorite athlete, or college or pro team?
Alex Morgan from USA Soccer. I read her autobiography. She's really positive about her sport, and obviously really good. She came from a small town and kept trying to succeed, and she plays my favorite position of striker.
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SPORT CALENDARS
Here are your calendars for the fall season. If there are major changes, the coaches will let you know. Locations and times for MS Cross Country meets are still rolling in and we will update you as they become available.
(Remember... all athletes must check out at the front desk before leaving campus.)
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VARSITY SWIM TEAM
If you think your sport is hard, try doing it while holding your breath...
Olivia W., Jaime F., Mandy Z., Abbey Z., Grant W.
Rachel H., Chloe M., Daniela I., MaryKate G., Isaac I., Grant Z.
Ruth O., Emma P., Alex A., Garrison M., Jake Z.
Zach D., Alex H.
Coaches
Olivia Denny
Meg Zajdzinski
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WOODEN's CORNER
We aim for students to develop a Great Soul* while pursuing
Competitive Greatness**
The Pyramid of Success was created by Coach John Wooden and is the foundation for all of our athletic teams. Each week, we will highlight a block from the Pyramid so parents, athletes, and non-athletes can learn the invaluable lessons set forth in the Pyramid. This week's block is...
SELF CONTROL:
"Control emotion or emotion will control you; discipline yourself so others won't need to."
- Self-Control is the ability to discipline oneself and keep emotions in check so that through the exercise of good judgment and common sense we can perform at our best.
- No matter what task - whether physical or mental - if emotions are under control, a person is able to perform to their fullest competency.
- This is as true for students in their academic endeavors and relationships as it is in their athletic pursuits.
"It is necessary for one who is great-souled in the true sense to be good, and what is great in each virtue would seem to belong to someone who is great-souled." Aristotle, (Nicomachean Ethics, Bk IV, Ch 3)
**Competitive Greatness is the pinnacle of the late John Wooden's "Pyramid of Success" outlining the habits and principles we expect coaches to cultivate in working with our students. The consistent training and work in alignment with these habits and principles will contribute to students developing the virtues (excellence) that belong to the one who is great-souled.
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CHARGER OF THE WEEK
PIERCE GARVER competes on the Varsity Cross Country team. Coach Holmberg says, "I have a lot of respect for this athlete." Pierce has made a fantastic adjustment to running cross country. Every day of practice, every meet, and every workout, he exemplifies a wonderful work ethic. He is motivated and it has shown through his performance this season. He has PR'd four out of five races this season, and Saturday, he ran his heart out running for another PR by a minute! He has made serious improvements, regardless of early mornings, sickness, long days, and other commitments, he continues to shine. He will do anything it takes to get better.
Congratulations to Pierce Garver for being the Charger of the Week!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, Sep. 27
5:00pm - JV Volleyball host Leading Edge
6:00pm - Varsity Volleyball host Leading Edge
Wednesday, Sep. 28
5:00pm - JV Volleyball host Valley Lutheran
6:00pm - Varsity Volleyball host Valley Lutheran
Thursday, Sep. 29
(Release 12:45pm, Bus Departs 1:00pm)
Friday, Sep. 30 (No School)
Saturday, Oct. 1
9:00am - MS C Volleyball Jamboree @ TBA
9:00am - MS B Volleyball host Lincoln Prep
11:00am - MS A Volleyball host Lincoln Prep
2:00pm - Open Gym
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REMINDERS & LINKS
We have a dirt pile in the southeast corner of the campus (next to the storage containers) that is free for anyone who is willing to shovel it away. This dirt came from the installation of the scoreboard on the field and we would like to see the dirt go to a good home! First come, first serve!
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Amy Arnold
Director of Athletics
480.222.4233 school
602.349.8823 cell
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