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Talking With: Winter Track Coach Hans Wiederkehr
Hans Wiederkehr explains his coaching philosophy and what he hopes to accomplish in his first season.
In a continuing series of articles, Patch interviews the winter sport season coaches at Babylon Junior Senior High School. Here's what Winter Tack Coach Hans Wiederkehr, a physical education teacher in the district, offers up on his first year in the role.
How long teaching this particular sport and this particular team?
This is my first year as the boys winter track coach.
Why did you decide to start coaching?
I like working with student athletes
What are the toughest challenges of being a high school coach?
Getting students to understand their potential.
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How is the season going so far?
We are having a competitive season with 32 students athletes on the present team.
Who will be the tough teams to beat this season?
Bayport, SWR, Elwood John Glenn.
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What goals have you set as a coach?
Encourage as many students as I can to participate on the winter track team.
What advice you would give to peers considering being a HS coach?
Be positive.
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