Catching up with the Pack

Catching up with the Pack is a virtual interview series done in quarantine where various alumni share stories, tips, and pointers for MWT&F Athletes.

Season 01 - Episode 12

For the season 1 finale we take Catching Up into the throwers circle. 2011 All American TJ Servino talks about his evolution as a HS thrower and shares some stories of his NCAA career at Dartmouth. One of the classiest Crusaders ever is a pleasure to listen to! That's a wrap for Season 1! Have a recommendation for Season 2? Send names to mhemmer@mw.k12.ny.us

Season 01 - Episode 12

In this episode we catch up with the greatest sprinter in program history. Justin McCollin '10 was a 3 time county champion in the 100m and 200m. He holds the school record in the 200m and is part of the 4x100m, 4x400m, and SMR records!

Season 01 - Episode 10

Class of 1988 distance runner catches us up on some of his favorite memories, including his legendary performance at the Indoor County & Section Championships where he won the 300m, 600m, & 1000m

Season 01

Episode 09

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the programs 1st NYS relay championship we bring you interviews with 1995 grad Pete Viscardo and 1996 grad Matt Diglio. Pete talks in depth about his HS training and how he's revitalized his competitive passion in IRONMAN Triathlon. Matt shares many memories of his HS career and how it shaped him to being a very successful coach in Connecticut.

Season 01 - Episode 08

1997 Grad Brian McKnight joins us for this episode. Hear him relive some amazing moments including his 1996 NYS Class A XC Championship and his 1997 NYS and National Steeplechase Championships. Listen how he shares about the experience of learning through mistakes.

Season 01 - Episode 07

Tonight we catch up with Pat Rooney. Pat ran 2nd leg on the 2012 NYSPHSAA Division 1 4x400m State Champions. He also is a member of multiple school record relays. He shares valuable insight about competing at the highest level, listening to your body, and the value of a good warm up!!!

Season 01 - Episode 06

Catch up the the man known as "Ultimate". Watch how his career progressed from someone who almost quit midway through his sophomore year to a becoming a state medalist and All-American his senior. Listen for the impact an opposing coach made on him by acknowledging this efforts on the big stage!

Season 01 - Episode 05

This episode we catch up with the most decorated Mid-Distance runner in program history. Relive some of his epic memories, including a 1:51, 47.74, 1:54, 52 quadruple at the 2011 Outdoor OCIAA Championship. Play close attention to how much team meant to him and the important tips he feels you need to successful in this sport. Catch up with Ryan Brennan.

Season 01 - Episode 04 -

Every program has that one person who follows it to the extent that he becomes team historian. For MW that's 1985 graduate Chuck Sommerlad. Hear about some memories from the early 80's and pointers from another successful member of the Lou Hall coaching tree.

Season 01 - Episode 03

The most decorated T&F athlete is MW history comes to us from his apartment balcony in Manhattan. State Champion, National Champion, and 1992 United States Olympian John Trautmann shares some memories and important suggestions for young athletes. Picture quality isn't great, but the content more than makes up for it!

Season 01 - Episode 02

We catch up with 2014 grad Darrel Jones. A three time NYS Champion and two time All American shares stories and tips from his time at M-W and how they are still prominent as he competes on a professional level.

Season 01 - Episode 01

We catch up with 2015 National Champion in the 2000m Steeplechase - Jack Jibb

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