David Oliver - Laying the Foundation
David Oliver trains at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Disney World in Orlando with famed coach Brooks Johnson. He focuses on the fundamentals while looking toward the London Olympic Games.
MBA Standout Named Gatorade TN Boys XC Runner of the Year
The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the racecourse, distinguishes Peters as Tennessee’s best high school boys cross country runner. Now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year award to be announced in January, Peters joins an elite alumni association of past state award-winners in 12 sports, including Ryan Hall (1999-00, 2000-01, Big Bear HS, Calif.), Derek Jeter (1991-92, Kalamazoo HS, Mich.), Candace Parker (2001-02, Naperville Central HS, Ill.), Kevin Garnett (1992-93, Maudlin HS, S.C.), Abby Wambach (1997-98, Our Lady of Mercy, N.Y.) and Mark Sanchez (2004-05, Mission Viejo HS, Calif.).
Former TN high school athletes - College Week in review 1-23-12
Here is a new little feature we are working on. Want to see how former Tennessee high school athletes are doing now that they have moved on to the college ranks? Here is a little break down kind of like our week in review for high school, but this one is college and just people that competed in Tennessee in high school. I am sure we have missed a few people so please send emails with links to their high school profile and their college profile.
A Hill Named London: Three Florida Track Stars Train For 2012 Olympics
A trio of Sunshine State track stars returned home to train for 2012 season and gear up for the Olympics in London. Bershawn "Batman" Jackson, Jamaal Torrance, and Moses Washington spent a couple of days at the National Training Center in Clermont working on their speed and strength.
TSSAA 2011-2012 Track Dates
Basic TSSAA rules for the 2011-2012 track season that all coaches need to know.
McMinn Co Standout Named GATORADE TN GIRLS XC Runner of the Year
The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the racecourse, distinguishes Ward as Tennessee’s best high school girls cross country runner. Now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year award to be announced in January, Ward joins an elite alumni association of past state award-winners in 12 sports, including Ryan Hall (1999-00, 2000-01, Big Bear HS, Calif.), Derek Jeter (1991-92, Kalamazoo HS, Mich.), Candace Parker (2001-02, Naperville Central HS, Ill.), Abby Wambach (1997-98, Our Lady of Mercy, N.Y.) and Mark Sanchez (2004-05, Mission Viejo HS, Calif.).
Allison and Sarah talk about What its like to be a T&F Athlete in College
You’ve probably seen the commercials on TV about the fact that thousands of NCAA athletes will turn professional in something other than the sport they play in college. That is very true and does emphasize how difficult it is to get to a professional level in any sport. Track & Field is no different and there are a lot of athletes competing at all levels in college and their end result is a usually a great experience and most importantly, a college degree in a field that interests them. College athletics is different than high school for sure, and sometimes takes much more focus than you may think.
Coaching High School Throws
The other day, I had a chance to talk with Don Williams about what it’s like to be a High School throws coach. Don is the throwing coach at St. Benedict in Cordova TN (Div. II West) for the past seven years. Don is a fifty-five year old financial advisor with UBS, and has been married for twenty years and has two daughters. One daughter is in college and the other is a High School Junior and, surprisingly, neither had an interest in throwing events. A lot of people know Don because he’s currently assigning officer for the MSFOA/TSSAA. He has also been an official in the TSSAA and NCAA for 32 years (football and basketball). Don also started coaching girl’s basketball 10 years ago, currently coaching in AAU and High School level. He has refereed football in the NCAA for 15 years including 10 in Conference USA. In basketball, he refereed in C-USA, Sunbelt, Southland, OVC, Gulf South, Trans South and several smaller JUCO, DIII and NAIA conferences. Don also threw in college at University of Memphis (then called Memphis State).
The Tennessean's All-Midstate cross country
Teams are selected by The Tennessean high school writers who use personal observations, coaches’ opinions and performances at the state meet in their selection process. (via saxo.highschoolsports.net)
PrepXtra Girls' Cross County Runner of the Year: Haley Ward, McMinn County
After finishing a disappointing 84th at the 2010 state Class AAA cross country meet, McMinn County's Haley Ward threw down the gauntlet. (via Knoxville News Sentinel)
Nothing came easy for Bearden coach, runners
By Mike Blackerby (via Knoxville News Sentinel)
PrepXtra Girls' Cross Country Teams; All-KIL teams
Haley Ward, McMinn County: The junior won the Region 3-AAA meet (19:36) by 37 seconds and won the state meet in 18:41, winning by 11 seconds. (via Knoxville News Sentinel)
PrepXtra Boys' Cross Country Runner of the Year: Will Templeton, Hardin Valley
Hardin Valley Academy's Will Templeton found out that cross country could lead him down a different and better path. (via Knoxville News Sentinel)
PrepXtra Boys' Cross Country Teams; All-KIL teams
Will Templeton, Hardin Valley: The senior swept individual titles at the state, regional and KIL meets and the Hawks took fourth in the team race. (via Knoxville News Sentinel)
Milligan and Science Hill to host second annual Johnson City Invitational
Milligan College, Tenn. (Dec. 7, 2011) --- Milligan College has teamed up with Science Hill High School to host the second annual Johnson City Invitational track and field meet on March 30-31, 2012. The event will be hosted once again at Science Hill’s Kermit Tipton Stadium. “We are pleased to be teaming up with Science Hill to once again be bringing an excellent event to our area,” Milligan Vice President of Student Development Mark Fox said. “The event will feature many of the top local athletes, and we hope it will continue to grow.”
The Leaf-Chronicle All-Area Cross County Team
Joanna Elmore, Northwest: Elmore has been the most consistent female runner in the city for the past three years. She has two straight years of finishing in the top 10 in the region meet and as numerous first-place awards over the years. 2011 The Leaf-Chronicle All-Area Cross Country Team (via The Leaf Chronicle � Clarksville, Tenn., and Fort Campbell)
ALL-WEST TENNESSEE CROSS COUNTRY: Moroney won nearly every race this year
Ben Moroney believes he has been blessed with the ability to run, and with the success he enjoyed during the 2011 high school cross country season, who could argue with him? (via The Jackson Sun)
ALL-WEST TENNESSEE: Tharpe ran with boys to defeat girls
For those at Madison Academic, Angela Tharpe might be considered as one of the guys. (via The Jackson Sun)
Brentwood XC team places 17th in Nike national meet
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BHS Cross Country Runners Qualify for the Nike Cross National Meet
After the State Cross Country Meet in November 2010, several Varsity runners set off on a very determined course. The goal was to win the State Championship in 2011 and qualify to participate in the Nike Cross National meet in Portland Oregon in December 2011. Early in the season the BHS Varsity XC team was ranked 14th in the nation. With the addition of three new runners and many months of intense training, the team achieved their goals. The newly crowned State Champions of the Brentwood High School Varsity XC team participated in the prestigious Nike Cross Southeast Regional race on 11/26 in Cary, NC. The runners did not represent BHS per Nike and TSSAA rules, but formed the Brentwood Cross Country Club. Nike Cross requires that the team participate in high school Cross Country though. Nike Team has 8 regions and the 22 fastest teams from those 8 regions will race in Portland, OR on 12/3. (via www.williamsoncountysportspage.com)
Rizors, Lady Bison finish strong
Sumner County saw a set of twins get All-State honors and a team take home a top-three finish at the TSSAA cross country meet at Percy Warner Park's Steeplechase course Saturday. (via The Tennessean)
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