LEAD OTM

Student Leadership Team

Eligibility:

Any student who has completed the 9th grade as of May 2026.

Athletic Requirements:

None, although experience in track and field is a plus.

Application Deadline:

March 6

LEAD OTM is first and foremost leadership focused.

Our goal is to help students develop leadership skills and practice those skills in a track and field environment.

Applications are accepted through March 1.

Successful candidates will be entrusted with upholding our core LEAD team values:

Lead by example in everything you do

Esteem others through your words & actions

Amplify a unified team environment

Demonstrate integrity in your character & decision making

LEAD OTM members will have the flexibility to choose between training alongside the team or assisting in coaching areas during practices. As a part of the LEAD team, athletes will receive an OTM jersey and LEAD team t-shirt. They will also accrue volunteer hours for their involvement. This presents an excellent opportunity for student athletes to accumulate community service hours, enhance their college resumes, and actively contribute to track and field community while refining skills in their preferred disciplines.

Selected individuals will be responsible for the following:

Oversee a "mini team" of athletes during warm-up and cool-down sessions at practices. Both sessions are led by a coach.

Lead discussion questions (provided) with your mini team at the end of each practice.

Assist in set up/break down of practice equipment.

Volunteer at the OTM Mary Birdwell Memorial Meet on Saturday, May 30th at Hoover High School (when not competing)

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Read provided leadership book and participate in a biblical based discussion on leadership after practice for roughly 30 minutes one time a week during our training season. For reference, the 2024 season book was "Make Your Bed" by Admiral McRaven and the 2025 season book was "Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations" by the Harris brothers.

LEAD OTM

Application
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First name

Last name

Phone

Birthday

Month

Day

Year

School

Current Grade

Any medical issues that need to be brought to our attention?

Character Reference: (Name and phone/email of an adult who knows you well)

Commitment:

I can arrive 10–15 minutes early and stay through the end (incl. cool-down + equipment).

I will attend Tue/Thurs practices and communicate early if I must miss.

I will read the assigned section and come prepared weekly for discussion (takeaway + question + application).

I understand repeated issues may lead to probation/removal.

I can help out at the OTM Mary Birdwell Meet on 5/30 (if/when not competing)

Availability:

Tuesdays

Always

Usually

Rarely (explain below)

Thursdays

Always

Usually

Rarely (explain below)

Transportation Reliability:

I drive

Parent drives

Other (explain below)

Needed explainations from above

Any known conflict dates?

Application Questions

For the questions below, do not use AI. We do not care about grammar. We want YOUR honest answers in roughly 5-10 sentences.

Tell us about a time you were mentored by someone older or more experienced—or when you stepped into that role for someone younger. How did that relationship shape your growth or perspective?

LEAD OTM leaders arrive early. What is your plan to consistently arrive 10–15 minutes early? (Walk us through transportation, school/work conflicts, reminders, etc.)

A younger athlete won’t listen during warm-up and is distracting others. What do you do in the moment, and what do you do after practice?

Why do you want to be part of LEAD OTM — and what do you hope younger and fellow athletes experience because you were their leader?

During the main part of practice, you can train OR assist a coach. Which would you rather do? And in what area? (Sprints, Distance, Speed & Agility, Little Warriors (6/7 year olds), Shot Put/Discus, Javelin, High Jump, Long Jump)

Expectations

Being selected for LEAD OTM is an honor and a responsibility. Leaders are not only representing themselves, but also setting the tone for younger athletes and for our entire club community.

Leaders are accountable for consistency, punctuality, preparation, and example-setting before, during, and after practice.

Time & Attendance Standards (Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning May 19th through the last full week in June, from 6 to 7:35)

Arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can meet your mini-team and be ready to lead at 6:00.
Be present for the full practice window (including warm-up + cool-down responsibilities).
If you must miss, you communicate as early as possible (ex: by noon the day of practice), and YOU help arrange coverage for your mini-team.

“Lead by Example” Standards

Before practice
- Be prepared: positive attitude, ready to work, ready to lead.
- Welcome athletes into your mini-team (especially new kids).
During practice
- Follow coach instructions quickly and help your mini-team do the same.
- Encourage, correct respectfully, include others, have a positive attitude
After practice
- Help close practice well: cool-down leadership, equipment storage, and a strong finish.
- Leave the space better than you found it.
Book & Discussion Preparation Standards
- Leaders read the assigned section each week and come ready with: 1 takeaway, 1 question, 1 application (how it affects practice, competition, or life)
- Leaders participate in the weekly biblical-based leadership discussion after practice.

Accountability Process: Our goal is growth, not punishment - but leadership requires reliability and accountability.

Coach check-in (conversation + reset expectations)
Probation week (clear goals for punctuality/prep/example)
Role adjustment or removal from LEAD OTM (if patterns continue)

If selected for LEAD OTM, I commit to the following:

I will arrive 10–15 minutes early to each practice to be ready to lead my mini-team.
I will lead by example (attitude, effort, respect, encouragement) before, during, and after practice.
I will read the assigned leadership book sections and come prepared with a takeaway, a question, and an application.
I will communicate early if I’m going to miss and take responsibility for helping arrange coverage.
I understand that repeated lack of punctuality/preparedness/example-setting may result in probation or removal from the LEAD OTM role.

I have read through the expectations and I understand/agree.

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Parental/Guardian Acknowledgement

I understand this is a leadership role with expectations for reliability, punctuality, and preparation.

I am willing to support my child to be successful and help hold them accountable on my end, while understanding it is their responsibility.

The participant accepts these terms and conditions: No profanity, fighting, violent behavior, or disrespect will be tolerated. No use of tobacco products or alcohol is allowed by any family members on the grounds of OTM Track Club practices and meets. In case of illness or accident, I give my permission for the emergency medical treatment of my child. I understand that OTM Track Club is not responsible for performing medical care. I allow OTM Track Club to call 911 for emergency medical care if deemed necessary by OTM Track Club. I am responsible for all costs associated with his or her treatment. OTM Track Club has my permission to take & use my track & field photographs, digital images, & videos for official OTM Track Club purposes such as, but not limited to, media press releases, OTM Track Club website, and Facebook page.

I hereby give my consent to participate in practices, track meets, road races, travel, and other activities sanctioned, sponsored, and/or attended by Over The Mountain Track Club (OTM Track Club). I authorize the coaches to sign the standard athlete's release forms, USA Track & Field (USATF) documents if entering me in any sanctioned events. Furthermore, in consideration of being accepted in the OTM LEAD Team through OTM Track Club, I hereby indemnify and hold harmless OTM, Head Coach, Coaches, Staff, Volunteers, and assigned Chaperones against any and all rights and claims which I have or which may arise in conjunction with my participation or travel to and from practices, track meets, road races or other activities sanctioned, sponsored and/or attended by OTM Track Club and USATF. The above named medical issues (including allergies, medications being taken and physical impairments that will in any way affect the child's participation) has been brought to the attention of OTM Track Club on this form. I understand I will not be covered by insurance provided by OTM Track Club and that I either have my own major Medical Insurance Policy or, if not, I will cover the expenses of any injury.

I agree with the statements above

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