While our season technically ends following Saturday's Alumni Race (9:30 Register, 10:30 Run) last evening's year-end banquet provided me the opportunity to reflect on the past season and recognize those who played a part in its success. Individual Awards were presented to the following:
Patriot League Sportsmanship Awards: Jack Ryan, Maeve Rooney
All-Star Awards: Julia Cosgrave, Olivia Morse, Nicole Norve, Lukas Moscoso, Andrew Newman, Bryce Pulkinen, Jack Ryan
Rookie of the Year Awards: Victoria Carleton, Brandon Hager
Coaches Awards: Olivia Morse, Jack Ryan
MVP Awards: Bryce Pulkinen, Nicole Norve
I am very grateful for all the help provided all-season by Sue Moss and Assistant Coaches Jenn Richardson and Dawn Berens. I am thankful for the parents who provided us with opportunity and privilege of coaching their sons and daughters. Sincere thanks to those parents who provided assistance in holding our meets and last evening's gathering. And I am most appreciative of the young men and women who day in and day out put in the effort to improve at our sport and accomplish the goals they set out for themselves and the team.
My final thoughts on the 2016 XC season are these. While I am disappointed that I did not achieve my goals for the season, I will look back with pride on what YOU have accomplished. Whether that was "run long distance without stopping" or "make Top 7" or "win the Patriot League Championship" your achievements are what this is all about. Congratulations. I am already preparing for next year's program. Get ready, practice starts in 274 days!
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