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Derek R. Eckman |
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Office: Gymnasium |
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About Myself I am a graduate of Eastern Illinois University. I am certified as an instructor for both Physical Education as well as Language Arts. I have a masters degree in Physical Education from Chicago State University as well as a Type 75 Certificate in Administration from North Central College. I am the Intramural Coordinator for the junior high as well as the coach for boys’ / girls’ basketball and boys’ track and field. I am also happily married to my wife Kristen, who also teaches in District 15. We have two wonderful children, Abigail Erin and Braden Robert. |
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Winston Campus Physical Education We are dedicated to developing the full potential of each student through a comprehensive curriculum which includes cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills. We are committed to establishing a safe environment where students may learn the importance of striving for individual excellence, respect for self and others, as well as an understanding of and tolerance for individual differences.
Students must all complete a Physical Education Contract, that outlines our program’s expectations and are all required to complete a Fitness Test Data Tracking Sheet, which is a year long assignment that includes goal setting for our physical fitness tests as well as graphing results after each test. The sheet is specific for both boys and girls, please be sure to print out the correct version, since the standards are different for each gender. These will be included with their Fitness Gram print out at the end of the year.
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Lady Warrior Basketball Lady Warrior Basketball is a Fall Sport that is open to any 7th or 8th grade girl. Tryouts are typically held the first or second week of school. The top 12 students for 7th and 8th grade make their respective teams. Practices are scheduled during the week either in the morning from 6:30 – 7:40 or in the afternoon from 2:30 – 4:00. All players are required to pay an interscholastic fee, have a yellow emergency card filled out, and attend practices on a regular basis. Games take play during the week both against District 15 schools and schools in the area. I have included links that contain more information on the program, athletic policies, and our schedule.
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Warrior Track and Field Warrior Track and Field is a Spring Sport that is open to any 7th or 8th boy and it is a “no cut” sport. Practices are scheduled during the week from 2:30 – 4:00. Once the season begins, track meets are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Wednesday practices are cancelled once meets begin to assist in both recuperation and injury prevention. All athletes are required to pay an interscholastic fee, have a yellow emergency card filled out, and attend practices on a regular basis. I have included links that contain more information on the program, athletic policies, and our schedule. Over the last 10 years the boys’ track and field program here has enjoyed a rich tradition, which includes 3 undefeated seasons and 5 conference championships. |
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Winston Campus Intramural Program The Winston Campus Intramural Program is open to all students. The program is run after school and includes such activities as Soccer on Mondays with Mrs. Gailey and Ms. Hesse. All interested students must sign up outside of their room (G110) on Monday. Wednesdays feature workouts in the weight room with Ms. Baldassano and Mrs. Frankel. Students not only have a chance to workout to stay in shape, but they are able to make up a “no dress” from PE class by attending. Periodic tournaments or open gym dates may be scheduled based on the weather and indoor space availability. In the past the flag football, 3 on 3 basketball, and softball tournaments have garnered a high interest level. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email or telephone.
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Warrior Basketball Warrior Basketball is a Winter Sport that is open to any 7th or 8th grade boy. Tryouts are typically held the last week of October or the first week in November. The top 12 students for 7th and 8th grade make their respective teams. Practices are scheduled during the week either in the morning from 6:30 – 7:40 or in the afternoon from 2:30 – 4:00. All players are required to pay an interscholastic fee, have a yellow emergency card filled out, and attend practices on a regular basis. Games take play during the week both against District 15 schools and schools in the area. I have included links that contain more information on the program, athletic policies, and our schedule.
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