Over 30 years of coaching have allowed me to accumulate many stories. The stories all have one thing in common, young women & men! Young men & women, all trying to do the same thing, become the best track & field athlete possible!! Along the way, they have ti deal with being a teenager!!! Yes, a teenager in a world that never seems to be ready for teenagers!
To be a successful high school coach one must take these young & talented men & women to a new level - the level of a champion!!!
First, there are different levels of champions! The most obvious is the state champion! This champion is rare, and coaching this athlete is also challenging! At Hempfield, we have had several state champions!
Boys
Kyle Long - 2012 - Discus
Kyle Long - 2011 - Discus
Kyle Long - 2011 - Shot
David Patzer - 2009 - Pole Vault
Leroy McQueen - 1999 - Long Jump
Kevin Schadt - 1991 - 1600 meters
Bob Rivard - 1965 - Javelin
Girls
Marilyn Senz - 1980 - Javelin
Marilyn Senz - 1978 - Javelin
Carol Miller - 1976 - Javelin
Sue Strait, Joanne Harriger, Patty Wickenheiser, & Mrilyn Opp - 1974 - 880 Yard Relay
That is 11 PIAA State Champions! Notice 3 by Kyle Long & 2 by Marilyn Senz!
On the next blog entry I will tackle the one state champion I personally coached!
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