Proud of my alumni coaches

Been meaning to write a post about this, and I will offer my disclaimer apology up front for anyone I inadvertently leave off this list ...

I've been coaching a long time, this is my 18th year. Obviously, this means I have coached a lot of athletes. And a lot of those athletes have, fortunately, graduated and made productive lives for themselves and those around them.

It's gratifying to me that many of my former runners have become coaches in their own right. In fact, several Section One and New York State cross country and track meets sometimes turn into impromptu Marist Alumni Coaches meetings! And now, many of you guys are sending some of your athletes my way, which makes me a GrandCoach of sorts. Or something like that.

OK. In no particular order, here is a roster of Marist Running Alums that are now guiding young runners all over the Northeast and beyond ...

High school
David Swift: Spackenkill (Mr. Bucket has been there over a decade now)
Pat Driscoll: Tappan Zee
Jason Grady: Rhinebeck (nearly won a state title!)
Gilby Hawkins: Pearl River (also nearly won a state title!)
Mike Nehr: Syosset
Matt Pool: Dover (they even built him a really nice track!)
Louis Caporale: Brewster/Carmel or somewhere over there (sorry Louis, I always forget!)
Joe Scelia: Brewster
Timmy Russo: Somewhere on LI (sorry)

Collegiate
Sean Hopkins: Assistant at Hofstra University
Justin Harris: Assistant at SUNY New Paltz

I am certain I forgot someone, probably a recent grad that I should remember. If so, let me know and we'll do a follow-up post.