Track hits the ground running

Track and cross country coach Tania Fischer has put together a strong team for this year’s track season. Having selected senior captains Anya Sturm (’18) and Daniel Cohen (’18) for distance, and Trey Dawson (’18) and Reece Pecacoa (’18) for sprints — Fischer feels confident for this year’s turnout.  For any athlete, it’s important to have the right mindset and to have strong willpower. Without having that desire or need to improve, there is no motivation. Fischer emphasized that importance. “Motivation comes from the coach, the team, and the individual athlete that wants to do better.” Fischer said. To prepare for the new season, Fischer has been bringing in specialty coaches who run clinics for different events. Earlier in February, Fischer also brought in a nutritionist to inform the team and teach them the importance of proper rest and essential foods.  Fischer hopes with all this extra preparation and motivational talks, the track team will win Ocean League on both the boys and girls side.