The Real Maine

Here's a real cool documentary done by Erik van Ingen, a runner at Binghampton University.
The Real Maine

Opening run

AFXC boys will hold its first run on Friday, June 1st at AFHS at 3:00 PM. The girls will wait until Monday the 3rd, with the boys at 7:00 AM.

2012 Tentative Schedule

CAVEMAN CROSS-COUNTRY
2012 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (updated 8/9)

Tu-Th. Jul 17-19    High Altitude Camp @ Timpooneke for qualifiers

Sat. Aug 25th        Grass Relays @ AFHS                    8:00 AM

Wed. Aug.29th     Pre-Region @ AFHS                    7:00 PM

Sat. Sep. 1st        Utah Co. Inv.(JV) @ Lakeside Sports Park (400 S. 1850 W.)

Fri. Sep. 7th        Murray Invite (Girls) @ Murray
Sat. Sep 8th         Wasatch Invite (Boys) @ Soldier Hollow

Fri. Sep. 14th       BYU Elite Race @ Cascade GC, Orem.(Vars)
Sat. Sep. 15th      JV - TBA

Fri. Sep. 21st     Nebo Inv. @ Salem Hills HS

Thurs. Sep.27th   Westlake Inv. (Girls and JV Boys)

Fri. Oct 5th        Region IV Championships @ AFHS            3:30 PM

Wed. Oct 17th    State Championships @ Sugarhouse Park   

Sat. Nov. 3rd         UHSTCA Pre-Footlocker @ AFHS

Sat. Nov. 17th     NXN-Southwest @ Tempe, AZ

Sat. Dec. 1st     Nike Cross Nationals @ Portland, Or

Sat. Dec. 1st    Footlocker West Regionals @ Walnut, Ca
                             

Rings

The boys' State Champion rings came in today (finally).

(2009, 2011, 2010)

Congratulations to the boys for all their dedication and hard work. Enjoy the fruits of your labors!

Gatorade ROY

Clayton Young was named 2011 Gatorade Cross-Country Runner of the Year for Utah this morning. This is Clayton's second Gatorade ROY, and AF High's 3rd (Austin West in 2009).

Gatorade ROY Announcement

The Grinder

Brayden McLelland became the newest member of the Sub 8:00 Club up the Grinder with a 7:58 clocking, thus earning a new pair of spikes today

College Recruiting Meeting, Jan. 23rd

Dear Parentsl,

 

As a reminder,  I will be presenting the nationally acclaimed "College Recruiting Simplified", sponsored by the NFL Players Association and ESPNrise, official partners of NCSA to the American Fork High School athletes and their parents Monday night, January 23rd at 7:00pm. Cole Kelley has reserved the auditorium for this event. 

 

Some of you may know my story as I am local to Utah. I travel the country speaking at major Nike, Under Armour and ESPN events to share my personal story and expert advise on the college recruiting process. I also now speak at 70 high schools each year in Utah. The one hour event will be dedicated to educating your athletes, of all ability levels, and their parents on the simple to complex things they need to know and do to increase their opportunity to play sports in college and more importantly help fund their education. Admission is free and sponsored by the NFL-PA and ESPNrise. Each athlete will receive free online tools, search maps and one academic/athletic analysis with a National Scout.

 

I would appreciate it if each of you would inform and remind any student/athlete and their parents, who play sports at American Fork High School about this event. I have also attached a PDF flyer of the event and hope that each of you can email this to the parents and boosters.

 

I have found, in my experience, that the key to a well attended event is the coach. Please encourage your athletes to attend with their families. As you know, kids need to be reminded often. I focus mainly on academics, character, and dedication to one's sport and team (the 3 most important things a college coach looks for).

 

Here is a short video clip of last nights event at West High School.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo2mLTC5FZE

 

Please mark this date on your calendar as we would like all coaches to attend with their athletes.

 

Please email me with any questions.

 

Thanks

 

Paul Putnam

Senior National Education Speaker

 

NCSA Athletic Recruiting Network1415 N Dayton St 4th Floor | Chicago, IL 60642
Office: 801-866-9928| Fax: 312.624.7401pputnam@ncsasports.org | www.ncsasports.org