South Lyon High School

Boys' Cross Country

“Always Strong. Always Bold. Always Brothers.”

Fortitude.

Brotherhood.

Boldness.

Commitment.

Respect.

Momentum.

Army

Air Force

Navy

Marines

Recruit

Private

Seaman Basic

Private

Private First Class

Airman

Seaman Apprentice

Private First Class

Corporal

Seaman First Class

Corporal

Sergeant Yellow denotes NCO
Non Commissioned Officer

Sergeant
NCO

Staff Sergeant

Officer 2nd Class

Staff Sergeant

Sergent First Class

Officer 1st Class

Seargent 1st Class

3rd Lieutenant

2nd Lieutenant
Commissioned Officer

2nd Lieutenant
CO

1st Lieutenant

Commander

Major

Deputy Colonel

Colonel

General
1-2-3-4-5 Star

Admiral
1-2-3-4-5 Star

General
1-2-3-4-5 Star

How do I advance in rank?

*First Summer Miles submitted
May 4-10 within 6 days/10 miles Advance one rank
*From Memory: SLXC Big Three
10 Coms, Mish State Fight Song Advance one rank
*100 Percent on XC Quiz Terms
*Weekly Brotherhood MVP (Smith’s Choice)
*Ten Minute Unbroken Plank
*70 A grade, 80 B grade 90 C grade Triangles
*Summer Miles May 4-August 2
*Late Summer August 3-August 30
*Run the Loop (less than 60 min)
*Summer GROUP Practices
*Speedball Champion (team)
*Speedball Perfect Attendance
*Speedball Highest Scorer
*24/24 FINISHER
*Boot Camp
*Last Man Standing
*Perfect Attendance Aug. 17-Oct 24
*Break 20:00
*Break 19:00
*Break 18:00
*Break 17:00
*Break 16:00

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Advance one rank each 100 miles*
120 miles advance one rank
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Every 15 before camp one rank
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Additional opportunities to gain rank will be provided during the season.

How do I lose rank?

1. Every three Absences after August 17 is a loss of one rank.
Absent all day from school excluded.
Multi Day Absence with doctor note is excluded.
2. Suspended from a meet due to poor practice or other disciplinary
action is a loss of one rank.
3. Three Demerits = Loss of one rank. A Demerit occurs because of
A. Poor practice. B. Dishonesty/Disrespect. C.Poor Social Media

*Miles need to be submitted within 6 days of their completion to be valid.

Any athlete who attains the rank of General (Admiral) will be a Captain or Commander of the 2022 cross country team.

Training Films

Captain America
Independence Day

Midway
Battleship

Unbroken
War Horse

Gallipoli
Dunkirk

Special Event Fridays

* Battle of Hongorai River
* Close Combat