Millbrook XC and T&F

NCHSAA 8A East CAP XC/Track & Field team
2020 Indoor & 2021 Outdoor T&F State Champions

[Millbrook XC and T&F @millbrookxc]

Champions.

Back to back.

[Millbrook XC and T&F @millbrookxc]

@JasonBochert @NorwinXC @NCHSAA

[Shawn Siemers @Siemers_XC_TF]

I have apparently developed another controversial coaching opinion.

If you join the cross country team, the cross country meets are mandatory.

I know.

Pretty extreme stuff.

And if there is a club soccer game scheduled at the same time, we are still going to expect you to be at the XC meet.

Apparently this requires explanation now.

What surprises me more is the outrage this generates.

"You mean they HAVE to go?"

Yes.

That's how being on a team works.

We practice so we can compete.

The meets aren't optional bonus content you unlock if nothing better shows up on the family calendar.

I didn't realize "athletes are expected to attend competitions" had become one of my hottest coaching takes.

But here we are.

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

Coaching is one of the most rewarding jobs. You are changing someone’s perspective of themselves and what they’re capable of.

And i you do it right, it’s not really about the person, it’s about who they become

27 Lessons on coaching the whole person: https://t.co/wH4Sb5YCYY

[Marion Enyeart @XCmamaNC]

📢XC/TF Wildcat Alums:

[Millbrook XC and T&F @millbrookxc]

New Millbrook all time XC/indoor/outdoor track and field record boards!

[Millbrook XC and T&F @millbrookxc]

Cross country team workouts begin Monday, 6/22 from 7:15-9:00am at the Millbrook HS track. All athletes must have updated physical forms in DragonflyMax. We will practice M-F fall summer, besides the two dead weeks (week of 6/29 and 7/20). More info here: https://t.co/4tTEmxmsuA

[Steven Montoya @steven_montoya]

Low ferritin can ruin a season.

The athletes most affected are often your hardest workers, the ones doing everything you ask. When results decline, many assume the solution is more work. Sometimes that’s exactly what makes things worse. Not every struggling runner has a training problem.

At Los Alamos, we educate parents and athletes about ferritin early. Here’s a slide we share with our families.

[Steven Montoya @steven_montoya]

XC parents: your role this summer is simple but important.

Help make sure your athlete gets to practice, completes their on-your-own runs, and that running remains a priority even during vacations. Let’s be honest: most runs take less than an hour and can usually be done before the rest of the family is even ready for the day.

If you’re vacationing somewhere that isn’t safe to run outside… where exactly are you vacationing? 😄

Beyond running, parents can make a huge difference by helping athletes:
• train in relatively new running shoes
• eat mostly home-cooked meals and have a good stock of snacks
• maintain a normal sleep schedule
• actually hear that alarm in the morning

Summer isn’t a break from responsibilities. In many ways, teenagers need more structure and support during the summer than they do during the school year.

A successful fall season is built during the summer.

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

84% of 11-year-olds aren't allowed to leave their street.
53% can't leave their front yard.
92% of 14-year-olds can't leave their neighborhood.

We built a culture obsessed with safety. The result? A generation that's measurably more anxious:
https://t.co/caMZdQbChQ

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

84% of 11-year-olds aren't allowed to leave their street.

53% can't leave their front yard.

92% of 14-year-olds can't leave their neighborhood.

We built a culture obsessed with safety. The result? A generation that's measurably more anxious: https://t.co/oygf4qk5yW

[Millbrook XC and T&F @millbrookxc]

New school record in the 4x800m - 7:47!

Congrats to Kaleb, Evan, Jordan, and Wyatt!

[Millbrook XC and T&F @millbrookxc]

State championship bound!

[Michael Watkins Jr📿 @OnTopMikey]

The work doesn’t stop. 😤 Regionals up next.#regionalsbound
@millbrookxc
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[Millbrook Athletics @MillbrookSports]

HUGE SHOUTOUT to our 10 student- athletes who made their commitment to play collegiate sports today!! We couldn’t be prouder of you for all that you’ve accomplished and we look forward to watching you excel at the next level! Go get em, Wildcats!! We’ll always be here cheering for you!
💙🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉💙#onceawildcatalwaysawildcat

Wyatt Pearce
Track & Field
East Carolina University

Ryan Savell
Lacrosse
William Peace University

Cooper Wingo
Men’s Tennis
Roanoke College

Taden Martin
Football
Ferrum College

Malachi Gilchrist
Football
Elizabeth City State University

Marcelo K. Chitty
Football
Elizabeth City State University

Kamari St. Clair
Football
North Carolina Wesleyan College

Avrie Helm
Women’s Tennis
Salem College

Isabel Davidian
Beach Volleyball
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Allana Johnson
Volleyball
Holy Family University

@MBrookFootball @MillbrookWTEN @MillbrookMenLax @millbrookxc @mhswildcatvball @GolfMillbrook

[Millbrook XC and T&F @millbrookxc]

If you can't make it to rising freshman open house tonight, here is the info for our program!

Info Overview: https://t.co/9wXdWo8lMD
Cross Country Info: https://t.co/4tTEmxmsuA
Winter/Spring Track: https://t.co/lnRiaWEO1C

[Millbrook XC and T&F @millbrookxc]

For any future Millbrook student-athletes interested in Track & Field and/or Cross Country!
@DRMSathletics @DRMSdolphins @WMMMSWildcats @WestMillbrook @CMMSAthletics @EMMMSCougars @EM3Athletics

[Millbrook XC and T&F @millbrookxc]

Rising 9th graders interested in track/field/cross country:

Come to freshman orientation tonight [Thu, 4/23] from 6:00-8:00 p.m. @ Millbrook HS in the media center!

You'll get to meet the coaches and future teammates, and learn more about the program and the '26-'27 schedule!

[Millbrook XC and T&F @millbrookxc]

🔥👀👀🔥

[Millbrook XC and T&F @millbrookxc]

Another school record goes down. Congrats to AJ, Isaiah, Mike, and Kaleb for crushing the sprint medley relay!

[Millbrook XC and T&F @millbrookxc]

🚨🚨School record for Wyatt!🚨🚨