MONROE, Conn. — The Jockey Hollow Middle School track and field team recently began practicing for its upcoming season. The Lions are led by Head Coach Donald Casey Jr. and Assistant Coach Kathleen Foley and the roster consists of 56 students from grades six through eight.
“We are so proud of every student-athlete on our team,” Casey said. “Students are safe, caring, kind, support each other and work hard. Each student is learning new skills and having fun at the same time. We have built a family-type atmosphere on our team. Most important of all, safety is top priority. We have a team goal for each student to ‘Be an amazing person. All day. Everyday.’ “
Track and field events at the middle school level include relays, sprints, middle distance races, hurdles, long jump, high jump, discus and shot put.
A typical track and field practice consists of the following agenda:
- Team meeting and cheer: “One, two, three! JOCKEY!”
- One lap warm up
- Dynamic stretching exercises.
- Core muscle training and plyometrics.
- Specific event training.
- Cool down lap.
- Static stretching exercises.
- End of practice meeting and team cheer.
The Lions invite the public to attend their school’s track and field meets and cheer them on. The 2026 schedule is as follows:
- Monday, April 20, Bethel Middle School meet at Bethel High School, 4 p.m.
- Friday, May 1, Monroe/Jockey Hollow Meet at Masuk High School, 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 12, Shelton Middle School at Shelton High School, 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 27, Keller Relays at New Fairfield High School, 4 p.m.
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