Track, from the Coach's Perspective
By Emma Warner and Josephine Buckley 4/17/23
Track is an excellent example of a workout that can help you build strength and efficiency to be a more powerful runner on and off the oval,” states Runnersworld. Many track runners strongly believe this, but a question pops up throughout people's minds: What are the coaches thoughts on track?
To be able to have a sport you have to have a history. This may sound surprising, but Track actually started in ancient Greece. According to Diaro AS, “Track and field originated in ancient Greece, evolved in Britain, and traveled to the U.S. The history of the sport and its relation to Greek mythology. Track and field was created centuries ago in Ancient Greece when men celebrated their Greek gods by showing off their athletic qualities.” The 1860s is when Track started to move widely around the world. But in the US, track started to become popular in 1873. Now it is a part of the Summer Olympics.
Mr. Woodcock is one of three great track coaches. He states, “This is my first year coaching middle school track, I’ve only ever coached high school and collegiate teams.” He says it’s really cool that he had originally only known a couple of people and he is now getting to meet around 90. He thinks we will do very well in track meets because of the large number and ability in us. He states, “I think for people going to try track for the first time, they need to know that it really shows if you don’t put in the effort. You can blend in at practice, but when you are alone in the lane, if you finish last everyone will know that.” Overall, you need to be prepared and try your hardest to be at your full potential.
Another one of the EJHS track coaches, Mrs. Myers, stated, “I’m hoping that our boys and our girls will pull through and win our last meet, WIC.” She believes that people that have never ran track before should know that even if you are the youngest runner, the times will tell. She states, “Don’t let anybody tell you that you shouldn’t be in the position you are ranking. No matter how old you are, the only thing that people can judge you on is your time. Age should have nothing to do with it.” She thinks we will do very well in the meets, and is especially excited for the throwers.
As you can see, the coaches have a very strong opinion about this year's upcoming season. Mr. Woodcock's opinion of almost everyone being very athletic shows that he believes that this year’s season will be very successful. And Mrs. Myers's opinion on the throwers making huge improvements. Overall, everyone thinks this will be an amazing, and successful, year for the 2023 EJHS track team.