Sports

Track prepares for the 2013 season

 

“You only have two jobs; work hard in the classroom and work hard in practice,” Head Track Coach, Jason Cash said.
Coach Cash works his athletes to the best of their potential, along with the other coaches.

“We act as one big family” Roy Walser, a freshman from SFCC said.

Walser, along with Hina Pavlov were brought onto the track team because of the skills they possess in the 400 meter dash and 4×4 meter relay their senior year in high school.

“School is pretty good,” Pavlov said, “but going to practice and being able to talk to people and have fun while working out is even better.”

Coach Cash and the other coaches train their athletes at SCC by starting practice out with a flexibility workout and stretches then splitting into their workout teams.

The track team all agreed that the coaches are there to help them make a difference.

“The coaches encourage us to try out different events, see how they fit us” the rest of the track team said.
The team works hard to meet their goals, but not to the point of injury.

“After running, we all go to the weight room, lift weights and cool off from our workout,” Ariana Cole, a sophomore said.

Coach Ryan Weidman stays at SFCC with the throwing athletes. They spend an
hour in the weight room then head outside for 45 minutes just to work on throwing technique.

“No breaks,” Coach Weidman said, “there are throwers in Oregon that go outside to throw, in the cold, and so will we.”

Dylan Seitz, who was told that he wasn’t meant for hurdles back in his freshman year of high school, is now one of the best hurdlers for SCC.

“Track is definitely a fun experience for me” Seitz, the SCC sophomore said.

The sprinters head upstairs, above the jumpers to start their running workout, while the distance goes outside, all bundled up for a nice relaxing jog.

Ariana Cole, or Ari, as the team calls her, loves long distant events. Before devoting herself to the track team, Ari was out on a foot injury, but is now hoping to prove her strength by running the 5k and the 10k races.

“The coaches care for each athlete and only wish to improve their abilities” Cole said.

 

 

 

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