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Track & Field
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Track and Field
Team Information
Track and Field
High school track and field gives student-athletes the opportunity to compete in a wide range of events that showcase speed, strength, and endurance. The spring season includes sprints, distance races, relays, jumps, and throwing events, allowing athletes to find and develop their individual strengths. Participants focus on personal improvement while contributing to their team’s overall success. Track and field emphasizes discipline, goal-setting, and teamwork, as athletes represent their school in conference and postseason meets. All students in grades 7-12 are welcome, regardless of experience level.
Participation & Practice
Practices are held after school throughout the week. The season runs March - June. Meet schedules vary each week and often include Saturday meets. Interested students should connect with Head Coaches Ben Nylander (bnylander@isd717.org) & Kelley Walerius (kwalerius@isd717.org) and complete the necessary participation forms.
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Contact the Coaches
Track
Ben Nylander, Head Boys Coach: bnylander@isd717.org
Kelley Walerius, Head Girls Coach: kwalerius@isd717.org
Cody Wheeler, Assistant Coach: codywheeler117@gmail.com
Makena Weierke, Assistant Coach
Jenn Bohlsen, Assistant Coach
Shane Peters, Assistant Coach: speters@isd717.org
Kelly Hyer, Assistant Coach: khyer@isd717.org
Cassie Mengel, Assistant Coach
Heather Davis, Middle School Coach (head): hdavis@isd717.org
Nate Kucera, Middle School Coach (head): nkucera@isd717.org
Kevin Schepers, Middle School Coach
Katie Fisher, Middle School Coach
Ellen Helgerson, Middle School Coach
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