Welcome to PSHS Girls Track & Field and Cross Country!
Plano Senior High School Track & Field and Cross Country is built on a strong legacy of excellence, defined by dedicated athletes and fierce competitors who proudly represent Wildcat Nation. The Cross Country season runs from August through November while Track & Field runs from January through May, each providing athletes with the opportunity to compete at both the Varsity and Junior Varsity levels.
Our coaching staff is dedicated to developing athletes both on and off the track, emphasizing hard work, discipline, character, confidence, teamwork, and personal growth. Whether an athlete is an experienced competitor or new to the sport, the program provides a supportive environment where they can challenge themselves, improve their skills, and become part of a team with a proud tradition. All students are encouraged to come try out, discover what they are capable of, and join the Wildcat Track & Field and Cross Country family!
General Information:
- There is ONE Plano XC/Track team for girls in 9th-12th grade
- Girls XC/Track athletes gets bused from Vines & Clark daily
- EVERY athlete must have a new physical and medical history form on file and new UIL forms in RankOne every year
Team Resources:
- Team website: www.planorunning.com
- Girls head XC/Track coach: Amy Dehdari (dehdari@pisd.edu)
- Rank One forms: https://planoisd.rankonesport.com/New/Home.aspx
Cross Country:
- XC season is August to mid-October
- Summer workouts begin in June and are led by team captains
Track & Field:
- Track season is late January to mid-April
- Off-season track is first semester
- Try-outs occur first two weeks of each semester
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I do cross country and other sports/activities?
A: YES!!! We are very flexible with other activities (band, basketball, soccer, choir, etc.). We have MANY athletes that do multiple PSHS/Vines/Clark activities through the year.
Q: How far is a cross country race and when are meets?
A: Most races are 5K (3.1 miles) and are held Saturday mornings (Aug-Oct).
Q: For XC, what if I can’t run that far at one time right now? Will I get cut?
A: It's all good, that’s what training is for! You do NOT have to have running experience to join! As long as you show up and work hard, there are NO cuts in cross country!
Q: I’m doing track off-season, but my schedule says “cross country?!?”
A: You are in the right place! They name the class “Cross Country” in the fall and “Track” in the spring. There are two training groups in the fall: off-season track and in-season XC.
