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www.dyestat.com - national coverage of high school T&F and XC. Part of ESPN Rise group of high school sports websites.
www.MassRunners.com - Mass TOP 50 lists, results, and discussion forums from other parts of Massachusetts. PVIAC results are shared with this site. An affiliate of www.mileSplit.us.
www.TrackTalk.net - national news and results coverage as well as discussion forums on a wide range of T&F topics.
www.usatfne.org - the official website of USA Track & Field, New England Division. Track and XC results and schedules. Lots of info. about meets outside of the high school season.
www.athletic.net -state by state coverage of middle school, high school, and college track and field and cross country. Very extensive top performance lists.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATTENTION COACHES: Have you joined the Western Mass Track Coaches Association?
Meetings are held AT 6PM at the HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE gym on the second Thursday of each even numbered month. Contact Michael Budd (youralarnguy@aol.com) for information about upcoming meetings. All track and cross country coaches are welcome!
BE ACTIVE - GET INVOLVED!!
Meetings are held AT 6PM at the HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE gym on the second Thursday of each even numbered month. Contact Michael Budd (youralarnguy@aol.com) for information about upcoming meetings. All track and cross country coaches are welcome!
BE ACTIVE - GET INVOLVED!!
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MSTCA COACHES HALL OF FAME
How does a coach get selected for the MSTCA HALL OF FAME?
The process begins with the nomination of a coach. In order for a nomination to be considered the nominee must: 1. Be a member of the MSTCA* while coaching, 2. Have a coaching history spanning a minimum of 20 years (not seasons), 3. Have success coaching individuals, dual, league, and state meets, 4. Be an exemplary role model well respected by peers, and 5. Have made contributions to the sport beyond his/her own team.
All nominations are reviewed by a selection committee.
Documentation and letters of recommendation should be submitted to the committee to support the nomination. Nomination forms can be downloaded by clicking on the "Awards" tab on the MSTCA website (www.MSTCA.org).
OTHER MSTCA AWARDS
Coach of the Year
Assistant coach of the Year
Frank Kelly Adversity Award (athlete award)
Athletes Hall of Fame
*Go to www.MSTCA.org award histories, membership applications, meet schedules, results, and clinic information.
How does a coach get selected for the MSTCA HALL OF FAME?
The process begins with the nomination of a coach. In order for a nomination to be considered the nominee must: 1. Be a member of the MSTCA* while coaching, 2. Have a coaching history spanning a minimum of 20 years (not seasons), 3. Have success coaching individuals, dual, league, and state meets, 4. Be an exemplary role model well respected by peers, and 5. Have made contributions to the sport beyond his/her own team.
All nominations are reviewed by a selection committee.
Documentation and letters of recommendation should be submitted to the committee to support the nomination. Nomination forms can be downloaded by clicking on the "Awards" tab on the MSTCA website (www.MSTCA.org).
OTHER MSTCA AWARDS
Coach of the Year
Assistant coach of the Year
Frank Kelly Adversity Award (athlete award)
Athletes Hall of Fame
*Go to www.MSTCA.org award histories, membership applications, meet schedules, results, and clinic information.
www.MSTCA.org - Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association. MSTCA event results and schedules.
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Western Mass
Members of the
MSTCA Coaches
Hall of Fame
1981-R. Benedetti
Pittsfield
1984- P. Whitlock
Cathedral
1986- R. Atkinson
Southwick
1990- R. Crowley
Amherst
1994- K. Caouette
Special Recognition--
Official
1997- F. Dutille
E. Long.
1999- W. Mac-
Donald, Athol
2000- B. Davis
Chic. Comp
2002- P. Conway
Greenfield
2003- T. Dutkie-
wicz, Central
2005- E. Goff
Chicopee
2007- W. Kane
Holyoke
2008- D. Lengeiza
HolyokeCath
2009- R. Delisle
W. Spfld.
2010- J. Chadwick
Mohawk
2012- M. Rasool
Amherst
Members of the
MSTCA Coaches
Hall of Fame
1981-R. Benedetti
Pittsfield
1984- P. Whitlock
Cathedral
1986- R. Atkinson
Southwick
1990- R. Crowley
Amherst
1994- K. Caouette
Special Recognition--
Official
1997- F. Dutille
E. Long.
1999- W. Mac-
Donald, Athol
2000- B. Davis
Chic. Comp
2002- P. Conway
Greenfield
2003- T. Dutkie-
wicz, Central
2005- E. Goff
Chicopee
2007- W. Kane
Holyoke
2008- D. Lengeiza
HolyokeCath
2009- R. Delisle
W. Spfld.
2010- J. Chadwick
Mohawk
2012- M. Rasool
Amherst
COACHES v.CANCER
Over $3300.00 raised!!
Participating teams: Agawam, Athol, Chicopee, Greenfield, Longmeadow, Mahar, Pioneer Northampton, South Hadley, Westfield, W. Springfield girls, Mohawk girls, Holyoke Catholic girls, Chicopee comp boys
Over $3300.00 raised!!
Participating teams: Agawam, Athol, Chicopee, Greenfield, Longmeadow, Mahar, Pioneer Northampton, South Hadley, Westfield, W. Springfield girls, Mohawk girls, Holyoke Catholic girls, Chicopee comp boys
NOTICE
All NFSHSA and MIAA rules regarding UNIFORMS, JEWELRY, SPORTSMANSHIP, and ELECTRONIC DEVICES will be strictly enforced at all PVIAC meets!
All NFSHSA and MIAA rules regarding UNIFORMS, JEWELRY, SPORTSMANSHIP, and ELECTRONIC DEVICES will be strictly enforced at all PVIAC meets!
MSTCA NEWS (www.mstca.org)
CONGRATULATIONS to the following Western Mass. coaches who have been selected as this year's recipients of the MSTCA "Coach of the Year" honors:
Cross Country -- Dana Geis, Westfield boys
Eric Nazar, Amherst girls
Indoor Track -- Andrew Lamothe -- Chicopee Comp boys
Sarah Woodward -- Mahar girls
Outdoor Track -- Christopher Zguro -- Central boys
Michael Budd -- E. Longmeadow girls
Assistant COY -- Michael Gauvin -- Ludlow
CONGRATULATIONS to the following Western Mass. coaches who have been selected as this year's recipients of the MSTCA "Coach of the Year" honors:
Cross Country -- Dana Geis, Westfield boys
Eric Nazar, Amherst girls
Indoor Track -- Andrew Lamothe -- Chicopee Comp boys
Sarah Woodward -- Mahar girls
Outdoor Track -- Christopher Zguro -- Central boys
Michael Budd -- E. Longmeadow girls
Assistant COY -- Michael Gauvin -- Ludlow
District F&G Divisional Championship Meets
A huge THANK YOU to the AD, Coaches, Staffs, and Student-Athletes of Mohawk Trail Regional High School and Holyoke High School for hosting a 2 great meets!!
Division 2 Individaul and /Team Results - click here.
Division 1 Individual and Team Results - click here.
(Girls Division 1 Mile Results CORRECTED)
COACHES: The D1 Boys 200m Silver Medal was incorrectly placed in the wrong awards packet. If you have this medal would you please send it to Andrew Lamothe @ Chicopee Comp or bring it to him at next week's meet at Fitchburg State.
A huge THANK YOU to the AD, Coaches, Staffs, and Student-Athletes of Mohawk Trail Regional High School and Holyoke High School for hosting a 2 great meets!!
Division 2 Individaul and /Team Results - click here.
Division 1 Individual and Team Results - click here.
(Girls Division 1 Mile Results CORRECTED)
COACHES: The D1 Boys 200m Silver Medal was incorrectly placed in the wrong awards packet. If you have this medal would you please send it to Andrew Lamothe @ Chicopee Comp or bring it to him at next week's meet at Fitchburg State.