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Mike Morris and Tim Krieger, who are both long-time teachers at Monta Vista and avid runners themselves, coach the team.
Monta Vista's teams have been league champions for the last three years and we're looking forward to another great season in 2004. The Cross-Country team is building a tradition of excellence and commitment that we hope will continue for many years to come. Our athletes learn the importance of sacrifice and hard work and the strength to be gained from being part of a group working toward a goal. Last year's league championship would not have been possible had it not been such a strong team effort, (and that includes the tremendous help of our parents.)
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the sport, our season runs from the first day of school until the first week in November. We train Monday through Friday, rain or shine. Daily runs range anywhere from 3 to 7 or 8 miles and most of our races are run over 3 mile courses. In September, the majority of our meets are held on Saturdays and we travel by car as far as San Francisco and Monterey.
Cross Country is a sport that allows every runner the opportunity to compete in an athletic event, regardless of his/her natural ability. Everyone is invited to join the team and everyone is encouraged to run. Although running is an individual sport, Cross Country is very much a team sport. The runners cheer each other on the course and motivate one another to persevere and support the team win. These are the kids that have demonstrated perseverance and determination and they have certainly challenged themselves to the limit. Everyone is a winner upon finishing the 3-mile plus course!
Along the process of becoming a stronger person and better athlete, the students also gain an extended family for support and friendship. If you are looking for an opportunity to have your son or daughter learn the value of team participation while enjoying a strong sense of "family", you couldn't find a better place than Monta Vista's Cross Country team!
The team parents: Lynn & Wade Worsham, Penny Peng, and Pei-Pei Yow will be coordinating carpools for the 87 runners for the various meets, the end of season banquet, etc. Please contact them if you can help.
Comments, info, questions, e-mail mvxc2002@yahoo.com.