| “But did you die?” |
| “It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done” |
| “The more I practice, the luckier I get.” |
| “My dying thoughts will be have I helped enough kids. Because I don’t think you can ever do enough to help the kids in your community.” – Tom Masich, 2005 |
| “All pole vaulters are crazy” – Matthew Clifford (fellow vaulter / friend / nemesis) |
Track Rascals Head Coach
How long have you coached for:
| Over 10 years |
May favourite track event:
| I love them all! They are all fun and challenging in their own ways and super fun to watch. But if I had to choose one, I think it’d be triple jump! |
Why I coach:
| I was raised in a family of coaches, so for me it was a no brainer to get into coaching! I saw first hand the incredible impact coaching has on people and the lifelong connections it makes. It’s one of the best ways to give back to sport and your community – you have the chance to help shape the lives of youth, and it keeps you involved in sport. Seeing athletes having fun and having that “ah ha moment” when everything falls into place for them is such a great feeling. I’ve coached Track Rascals long enough that there are Rascal coaches that I coached when they were in the program, and it’s really cool to see them give back to their sport as teens. |
What else I like to do:
| You can find me speed skating in the winter, cycling everywhere in the summer, and hiking wherever I can all year long! |
sR and jr Coach- hURDLES
How long have you coached for:
| 2nd year with PG track. 5 years total between several sports. |
My favourite track event:
| Long Jump because it combines speed, strength and agility, all important skills to being a well rounded athletes. As a coach, I love seeing the confident athletes gets when they have successful jumps and achieve personal bests . |
Why I coach:
| I coach because I want to positively influence athletes’ lives, encouraging them to achieve their goals. |
What else I like to do:
| Spending time with family and friends, going to university, and hitting the gym. |
JR AND SR CoacH- HURDLES
How long have you coached for:
| 4 years |
My favourite track event:
| 100 meter hurdles because it is fast and fun |
Why I coach:
| I coach because I love seeing kids grow to love track the same way I did at their age! |
What else I like to do:
| Studying, playing volleyball, or hanging out with my friends! |
JR Coach
How long have you coached for:
| This is my second year coaching PGTF |
My favourite track event:
| My favorite events are the 800m and 1500m steepchase, I don’t know why I like them I just learned to love them |
Why I coach:
| My favorite thing about coaching is watching the athletes grow and love track as much as me |
What else I like to do:
| If I’m not at the track you’ll find me playing basketball, out for a run or hanging out with my friends |
SR & JR Coach- Hurdles
How long have you coached for:
| I have been coaching track and field for 7 years! |
May favourite track event:
| My favourite event is hurdles! I’ve been doing hurdles since I was 10 years old and I haven’t stopped since! I love the technical aspect of hurdles and the challenge that comes with it. It’s very rewarding when able to accomplish such an intimidating event. |
Why I coach:
| There’s a picture of me completing the 200m dash and two of my athletes hugging me at the end of my race. That is why I love coaching. Not only am I passing forward the lessons and skills I have learning through my time in track and field but I have also built a second family in doing so. Coaching every year is undeniably rewarding. Seeing the athletes that come back each year and grow within their event and the new and what athletes willing to learn genuinely makes me so happy and proud! |
What else I like to do:
| When I’m not at the track you can find me working as a student nurse on the peds floor this summer or getting a tan in the sun at every chance I can get! |
SR & JR Coach- Distance
How long have you coached for:
| 10 years |
May favourite track event:
| 400m is my favourite track event because I love sprinting for longer distances. |
Why I coach:
| I coach because track and field has always been the biggest part of my life and I want to share my love for the sport with other athletes. So many of my coaches have had such an impact on my life and I hope to make my athletes feel the same way. |
What else I like to do:
| If I’m not at the track you can find me spending time with friends, working my job at the YMCA, or going for runs! |
Track Rascal Coach
How long have you coached for:
| I started my coaching journey in grade 6 (seven years ago!) I began by coaching cross-country skiing, mountain biking, swimming lessons, and before long fell in love with coaching track. |
May favourite track event:
| My favourite track and field event is the 100 meter sprint. I like this because it requires me to go at my fastest pace for a short period of time. Nothing can beat that feeling of the wind through my hair and the thumping of the track like that 100 meter sprint. |
Why I coach:
| I coach for many of reasons. The main reason is because I love working with kids. The connection and relationship that I am able to build with kids by something as simple as coaching can last such a long time. I also coach because of the great community that I can build and the great people I meet from coaches, to volunteers, to parents. I love meeting new people! I also coach because I believe that it is fundamental to grow healthy habits such as exercising on a regular routine, and I love that I can be apart of that with young kids. |
What else I like to do:
| If I am not at the track, I am reading! Chances are I have picked up a new mystery novel. I also enjoy shopping with friends and hanging out at the pool. |
JR Coach
How long have you coached for:
| 6 years |
May favourite track event:
| All jumping event’s as i have specialized and took many courses on these event’s as well i have a high amount of knowledge and experience from high jump and long jump myself. |
Why I coach:
| I enjoy seeing and or watching the improvement they can make in a short amount of time. As well with giving them the life benefits for their future sports and or self. |
What else I like to do:
| When I am not training for track you can find me out playing hockey or volleyball! |
JR Coach
How long have you coached for:
| 5 years |
May favourite track event:
| I enjoy long distance because it is freeing and an excellent cross training sport! |
Why I coach:
| I coach to help kids learn physical literacy and become a better athlete myself. |
What else I like to do:
| Cooking or enjoying some artistic crafts 🙂 |
JR Coach
How long have you coached for:
| 8 years |
May favourite track event:
| My favourite event is distance as I competed in it as a cross sport to X-country skiing. I enjoy being able to pace myself over a longer period. |
Why I coach:
| I coach to give back to the community that helped me become the person so am today. Sport goes beyond physical development:) |
What else I like to do:
| Baking,Teaching or Studying Music |
JR Coach
How long have you coached for:
| 3 Years |
May favourite track event:
| My favourite event is the 800m, because it keeps you on your toes! |
Why I coach:
| I coach because I want to help encourage youth in Prince George to be physically active and watch as kids become more and more passionate towards Track & Field |
What else I like to do:
| I enjoy hanging out with friends, going for bike rides, editing videos on my laptop and gaming |
Track Rascal & JR Coach
How long have you coached for:
| 3 years |
May favourite track event:
| Hurdles, I really like the fast pace |
Why I coach:
| I really enjoy babysitting and track so it’s a perfect mix! |
What else I like to do:
| Biology homework |
Track rascal Coach
How long have you coached for:
| 3 years |
May favourite track event:
| Pole vault because flying through the air looks so cool. |
Why I coach:
| I coach because I like working with kids and helping them work off energy. |
What else I like to do:
| Watching Netflix. |
Track rascal Coach
How long have you coached for:
| 3 years |
May favourite track event:
| Javelin, I find it fun to practice |
Why I coach:
| Because I like working with the kids and other coaches and it is a good experience for future jobs. |
What else I like to do:
| Practicing piano, at choir rehearsals. |
volunteer Track rascal Coach
How long have you coached for:
| This is my second year |
May favourite track event:
| I like 100m because I enjoy sprinting |
Why I coach:
| I like to be with younger kids and went to help them improve on their skills |
Track rascal Coach
How long have you coached for:
| This will be my third year of coaching |
May favourite track event:
| Discus is my favorite event because I’m good at it. |
Why I coach:
| I have fun coaching |
What else I like to do:
| Playing hockey |
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Volunteer Track rascal Coach
Volunteer Track rascal Coach
Volunteer Track rascal Coach