Dear Parents and Athletes

Well T&F for 05 is over. 

Sweat, tears, heart palpitations, goose bumps, butterflies in the stomach, sore voices, nail biting and that was just the coaches.  I am sure that the athletes went through far more. IASAS for all involved was an emotional rollercoaster – despite all the hard work we as coaches were disappointed with the overall result of Girls 6^th and Boys 5^th. The final result truly did not reflect the spirit, determination and the progress we have made this season as team.

There were some fantastic races, personal bests, a number of medals and 3 school records and no doubt you have heard all about them. The great thing is that you will be able to watch all the events in the luxury of your own homes, relieving the moments for forever. Taipei American School videoed every event and present each school a box set of DVDs, I am getting them copied so the athletes will be able to borrow them soon.

We had a number of seniors in the team who will be leaving us and going on to pastures new. It was great that each of them led by example throughout the season and gained medals in IASAS.  All of them have represented ISM in at least 2 IASAS a year over the last 4 years. Daisuki and Maria participated in IASAS T&F for 4years, which highlights there dedication and commitment to the sport.  I wish them all the very best and hope where ever they go they will stay in contact and continue to be enthusiastic towards and participate in sport.

Seniors

Daisuki Izutani –Silver medal and a school record for the Triple Jump.

Kit Guerra – Silver in Shot.

Patrick Filamor – 3^rd High Jump

Maria Hettle – 3^rd Javelin and 4^th Discus.

Tommy Graham – 5^th in the 110m Hurdles

3 school records were broken over the weekend –

Daisuki Izutani Grade 12 - triple jump 12.86m – previously 12.71m 1998

Mike O’Friel Grade 10 - Javelin 44.52m – previously 42.69 by Mark Chatting 2002

Jaime Zobel Grade 9 – 5000m 17min 10.17sec – Jaime broke the school record that had been standing since 1995 the week before IASAS 18min 04sec , then again in IASAS.

Our IASAS team this year consisted of 17 athletes who joined the team for the first time – they were incredible and truly produced some magnificent results. I hope that they and the veteran athletes train during the off season to be prepared for T&F 2006. For those who did not know ISM will be hosting next year – planning for which will start next week in the hope that it will not only be the best IASAS that ISM has hosted but the best ever T&F meet. 2006 going for Gold!

I would like to send my sincere thanks to –

• Doddy, Lee and Carrieann for the time, effort and support that they put in to coaching this year.
• The Captains – Victoria, Maria, Tommy and Daisuki
• The help and guidance of the ATAC office.
• The unsung heroes of all IASAS activities – Erning and his boys who thanklessly have all the equipment and water ready for every practice.
• To all the parents who have supported their sons and daughters during the season – special thanks goes out Mr. and Mrs. Guerra who all came to support the team during IASAS.
• To Caroline Brokvam and David Toze for their support during IASAS.

I hope to see you all for the end of season banquet which is on May 13th 5.30pm.... in the meantime.......  I would also appreciate some feedback from both athletes and parents. Please spend a few minutes in answering the questions below.  If you do not feel comfortable sending the answers direct to me then you can send the direct to skimind@ismanila.com  and he will collate and send me the feedback anonymously. We have the potential of doing so much better as a team and I would like suggestion and comments as to how we can make further progress.

Please be open and honest – constructive criticism is welcome so that we can build and develop out program for the future.

1. Do you feel that the season has been organized?

2. How do you feel the quality of coaching has been this year? Please feel free to comment on each of the coaches. With regards to organization, quality of instruction, individual feedback, motivation etc
   • Heidi Oxley

• Steve Dodd

• Lee O’Rourke

• Carrieann Quinn

3.      Do you feel that you have had enough communication / information about day to day events?

4.      What is the best way of recruiting more potential athletes onto the team and retaining them? Name Names – who are the students who we should actively encourage to join the team?

5.      Do you feel that the level of training has been appropriate? If not why?

6.      Do you think that the way that the weekly training program has been laid out has helped you as an athlete to be organized and prepared for your events?

7.      What areas of coaching / administration / communication do you feel are lacking?

9.      Many of you have experienced a number of IASAS’s both as spectators and performers. What must we have next year when we host T&F IASAS – what are the little things that we must do in order for it to be truly memorable.

10.   Please feel free to make any other comments or suggestions.

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