Tubasaluki: Quoting music since 2003

When I ran cross country in high school, my coach Ernie Goshorn would say “cross country kids are the best kids to be around.” Back then, I don’t know what I really thought about it. We seemed like a good bunch. I probably felt it was a little coach speak.

Then I spent a season as a coach, and saw that what Ernie said was absolutely true.

This fall I was a coach for the Lake Stevens cross country team. Those of you who read my status updates on Facebook probably knew where Lake was going and how we did from week to week. And honestly, from the beginning of the season in August till tonight’s banquet, it was a blast.

The kids were fun to be around. They always worked hard and were consistently good (as the results would show. Boys went to state and girls missed going by a single point). Having the success we had helps the season, but the day to day work ethic and character of the kids was great as well.

Being a part of this team has meant a lot to me. I probably haven’t had this much fun day to day since Australia. I think back on the season and its been one awesome experience.

Its been rewarding on so many levels and I can’t wait to coach again.