What is your role or roles with Saturday's meet?
I will do uniform, checks, start the races, oversee the All-State certificates, pick the Shrine Bowl Run team, and help hand out awards.
When do you start this week preparing and on the day of?
Monday started the printing of the certificates, and Wednesday I will assemble the final Shrine Bowl List. I will be on site at 8 a.m. on Saturday to get everything ready.
How many are involved with your responsibilities?
Myself, Shawn Hawkins from Eastside, Heather Greene from Riverside, a few of my athletes, and Jerry Kimbrell from Dorman.
When the meet is over, what work is left for you?
I will drive my team home and get the Shrine Bowl runners their information. Then begin the planning for out association meeting on Jan 14.
What kind of challenges you have experienced in the past?
None, because we have alot of people doing small parts to make the meet run smoothly (Ed Boehmke-Eastside, John Jones-Spring Valley).
How do you balance coaching and meet management?
My team knows what they need to do. I have great captains and I will spend this week going over everything with them.
What do you hope everyone gets out of Saturday?
A good competitive race and an end to a great season!
When the season is over, what do you do with your time?
I will spend time with my boys coaching church basketball, watching my oldest play in his All-Star soccer tournament (Nov 19-20), traveling to our schools YIG program, and heading off my sons' PTO Christmas holiday fundraiser.
Do you have anything to pass on to those attending, coaches, spectators, athletes?
Be good sportsman, be aware of the athletes, and have fun!