Northfield Coaches Corner: Dan Meyers

What sports do you currently coach?
Weightlifting

When did you realize you wanted to be a high school coach?
When I was in college I realized that I wanted to be around athletics my whole career.

School
Northfield

If you could meet anyone in the world’s history, who would you meet and why?
Abraham Lincoln: his was able to save the Union and free the slaves.

Who motivated you to become a coach?
I learned so many things about life through competition. I wanted to help other student- athletes learn the same valuable lessons.

If you could coach any team, collegiately or professionally, which would it be?
I would love to coach the Baltimore Ravens’ defense. I love how they play the game.

What is your favorite quote and who said it?
“Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. “ John Wooden

How would you describe your coaching style in three words or less?
Keep it simple.

What do you like most about coaching?
Seeing athletes achieve thier goals through hard work and dedication.

How do you like to spend your free time away from sports?
Any activity with my family.