Absolutely amazing! So proud of Harrison as I remember his first day of practice did not go well.
Then running with him as a coach in his 6th Grade and just trying to get him to first of all do the drill exercises with the team, then to actually run, stay with the team, cross the street safely, stay on the course, and finish where he was supposed to. He has come a long way, is running great impressive times, and he truly is a gift from God. Hal congrats to you for your amazing coaching, wisdom, love, and patience to Harrison throughout his developed running career. It is still in it's early years with a lifetime yet to accomplish. You made it all possible and hat's off to you for coach and father of the years!
So many interesting emotions reading this. My daughter gets her first chance to run XC next year when she enters 6th grade. My wife and I have multiple All-American awards between us (ok, she earned all of them, but I married into them) and spent over 30 years combined running and coaching. Does our daughter even want to run? We want her to, but for herself, not for us. Lubbock Christian was the dominant NAIA team when I ran, but I never got to run their home course. I love XC and what it did for me, and am genuinely curious to see if my daughter will pick it up or go another direction. Appreciate your words and the perspectives that come with it.
Absolutely amazing! So proud of Harrison as I remember his first day of practice did not go well.
Then running with him as a coach in his 6th Grade and just trying to get him to first of all do the drill exercises with the team, then to actually run, stay with the team, cross the street safely, stay on the course, and finish where he was supposed to. He has come a long way, is running great impressive times, and he truly is a gift from God. Hal congrats to you for your amazing coaching, wisdom, love, and patience to Harrison throughout his developed running career. It is still in it's early years with a lifetime yet to accomplish. You made it all possible and hat's off to you for coach and father of the years!
So many interesting emotions reading this. My daughter gets her first chance to run XC next year when she enters 6th grade. My wife and I have multiple All-American awards between us (ok, she earned all of them, but I married into them) and spent over 30 years combined running and coaching. Does our daughter even want to run? We want her to, but for herself, not for us. Lubbock Christian was the dominant NAIA team when I ran, but I never got to run their home course. I love XC and what it did for me, and am genuinely curious to see if my daughter will pick it up or go another direction. Appreciate your words and the perspectives that come with it.
Wow, he has really matured in his running. I remember the meltdowns. Awesome job!!
You’re an amazing dad! It’s been a pleasure watching him grow in his confidence over the years.
OH...those shifts. Love your writing.
Heckuva journey, Hal. And miles to go before we sleep.