Many people run too fast on their recovery days. Especially on HS teams.
The top kid sets the pace. So those who are motivated & want to be good, latch on to them.
The top kid may be recovering. But most of the rest aren't.
On recovery days, let kids know it's okay to go slow.
Here are our postseason awards for the 2026 @NJCAA DIII Outdoor Track & Field season, which wrapped up this past weekend in Utica, New York.
✅ National Awards
✅ Regional Awards
✅ All-America Honors
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What characteristics do the best performers have?
A few common traits I've noticed:
1. Don't get tired of the boring stuff
2. Masters of compartmentalization
3. Can flip the switch
4. Know how to lose well
5. Cultivate perspective
6. Delayed gratification
7. Drive from within
The best part of coaching is getting to see people challenge their pre-conceived notions of their potential. The fun isn’t in the end result; it’s in the taking of the risk to see where that line actually is.
RECAP: Record-breaking performances, team title sweep highlights 2026 @NJCAA DIII Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Utica, New York.
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