Meredith Schwartzlose

Business Education Teacher | Davenport West High School| Girls Head Track Coach| Model Teacher|Event Manager| Girls Asst. Swim Coach| FBLA Advisor

[Davenport West Golf @DPortWestGolf]

West High School Annual Booster Bash. Hope to see you there.

[Davenport West Athletics @DAVWestFalcons]

WHS will be having a sports physical day on Aug 6 from 10-2pm. Cost is $10 cash only. Jr high students must have a parent with them. All forms must be filled out and signed by a parent.

[Meredith Schwartzlose @MTangen20]

@Bound_IA On your website you have Davenport West getting the bye making Bett play 2 more to make it to state.

[Meredith Schwartzlose @MTangen20]

Way to go Boys that is heart, determination, and capitalizing on being the underdog!!!!

[IAbaseball @iabaseball1]

THE SLIPPER FITS 😳

Davenport West (11-22) just toppled PV. The brackets tab goes back to 2018 on Bound, and a 6-1 upset has NEVER happened in that frame!

#IAbaseball X #iahsbsb

[Meredith Schwartzlose @MTangen20]

Let's go!!!!!!!!!!

[Bound Iowa @Bound_IA]

🚨𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐔𝐏𝐒𝐄𝐓🚨

DAVENPORT WEST (10-22) TAKES DOWN THE #1 TEAM IN CLASS 4A PLEASANT VALLEY (28-6) 😳

PLAYOFF BASEBALL IS HERE.

#iahsbb Instagram

[Chad Gunnelson, MM, CSCS @CoachGunny]

Summer Track Camps!
Join us in Rock Island at @AugieTFXC on July 14, 21 & 28.
#trackandfield

[UNI T&F/XC @UNITrackFieldXC]

Whether its sprinting or throwing, we got something for everyone!

Registration is OPEN for this summer's Panther Track Camps on the UNI campus!

▶️ https://t.co/x2duDsuzQV

#EverLoyal #1UNI

[Meredith Schwartzlose @MTangen20]

I love my asst. Coaches!

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Assistant coaches are the glue.

They teach, support, lead, and grind behind the scenes.

They build culture, develop players, and lift everyone around them.

Celebrate the ones who make great teams possible!

[IGHSAU @IGHSAU]

Track and Field 2025 State Qualifying Sites are available below!⬇️ https://t.co/wZso7EsYQi

[Davenport West Girls' Track & Field @DavWestGirlsTF]

The Lady Falcons are on the road to Cornell for the HS Invitational! Field events start at 2:30pm Running at 4pm Follow-Up live results: https://t.co/BFReCUhiYc

[Meredith Schwartzlose @MTangen20]

Meet Day @ St. Ambrose! Field Events 4pm, Running 4:30pm

[Meredith Schwartzlose @MTangen20]

Support West Track and Field!

https://t.co/n15Z9Sw6NM

[Meredith Schwartzlose @MTangen20]

It's almost track season!!!!!

[Indian Hills XC/TF @IHCCrunning]

Our second Indian Hills Track & Field winter camp will take place Sunday, March 2. We hope to see you there!

▪️Grades 6-12
▪️Sprints, jumps, hurdles, throws
▪️Cost = $50

For info & to register, click here: https://t.co/wiJ0HbPJ0N

[Meredith Schwartzlose @MTangen20]

https://t.co/rfYj5hgiMc

[Brian Stocking @BrianStocking]

STOCKPILE GOLD-Girls Basketball
West 65, Muscatine 62, FINAL
First back-to-back wins in series at home since 2006-10 (5). Raelyn Lacourse 27 pts (14 in 2ND Half).
#Stockpile
@TheScoreWQAD
@WestFalconsGBB
@DAVWestFalcons
@DavWestStudents
@DavenportWest
@mattcoss78

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

"That Coach Plays Favorites!"

Yes, they do.

But not the favorites you might think.

Coaches play favorites with the players who help the team WIN.

Want to be a favorite?

Here are 7 FAVORITES that coaches value most:

#1 FAVORITE: Players they can Trust
Can we trust you? Can we count on you? These are the top questions that coaches and teammates demand. If you are not dependable or trustworthy, I don’t care how talented you are; you will struggle to play. Be trusted and be a “favorite.”

#2 FAVORITE: Players who make the right Plays
Coaches want playmakers. Do you make winning plays? You don’t have to score. There are many pieces to make a good team. If you make the right play at the right time, you will find playing time and be a “favorite.”

#3 FAVORITE: Players who fill a Role
The most talented players don’t always make the best team. Teams are like puzzles. The pieces have to fit. If you can fill a role that the team needs and be a “favorite.”

#4 FAVORITE: Players who help the team WIN
Coaches want to WIN. You will play if you can make plays that help the team WIN. Winning plays? Getting Loose balls, rebounds, setting screens, drawing charges, playing defense, and more. Help the team WIN and be a “favorite.”

#5 FAVORITE: Players who Work Hard
Want to get noticed? Work harder than everyone. Coaches will reward consistent hard work, which is contagious and can impact a team in winning ways.

#6 FAVORITE: Players who are Committed
No Deposit, No Return. Coaches want commitment from their players. Do the work, do the extra work, show up, and commit. Committed players equal committed teams, which equal Winning teams. Be committed and be a “favorite.”

#7 FAVORITE: Players who have Talent
Finally, talent matters. You have to have some level of talent to play. But talent is not everything. Many talented players don’t get playing time. Develop your talent. Use your talent. Be a “favorite.”
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[Iowa Association of Track Coaches @iatfcc]

🏃‍♂️🔥 Attention All Track & Field Warriors! 🔥🏃‍♀️

Get ready to lace up your spikes because the track is calling your name! 🗓️ Mark your calendars for February 24 - it's not just another day; it's the day where speed meets spirit, where every step counts, and where legends are born!

🌟 Why Should You Be Hyped?
Records Waiting to be Broken: Every second, every inch is a chance to etch your name in history.

Let's turn the track 🏟️into our playground, where every hurdle is just another milestone, and every lap is a story of triumph.

🏆 The Season of Champions Starts Here: February 24 is where we kick off, where we show what we're made of, and where the world will see what true dedication looks like.

Get ready to sprint, jump, throw, and celebrate like there's no tomorrow. Because in track and field, every moment is a chance to prove you're unstoppable.

🔔 Set Your Alarms, Track Fam! The countdown to greatness begins now. Let's make this season one for the history books! #TrackAndField #HypeTrain #SpikeUp #SeasonOpener

[Meredith Schwartzlose @MTangen20]

Attention Falcons: If you need a physical West will be doing physicals January 14th from 1:30-3:30. It's only $10 (cash only). If you aren't sure when your physical expires talk to Mrs. Haas in Athletics or check Varsity Bound.