Coaching Changes
Coaching Changes
Anyone heard any official news on new coaches for area teams?
I know Morton Girls and Dunlap Girls both had retirements this spring. Any news?
I know Morton Girls and Dunlap Girls both had retirements this spring. Any news?
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Re: Coaching Changes
Dunlap girls coach Pat Garst did retire after two consecutive state titles. Interviews are currently taking place for his replacement.
Dunlap boys track coach Mark Klokkenga also retired. Long-time assistant coach Chris Friedman is taking over the program.
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2011 and 2012 Mid-Illini Boys Cross Country Champions
2012-2018 Mid-Illini Girls Cross Country Champions
2014 3rd place and 2016 2nd place Girls 2A IHSA Cross Country
2017 Girls IHSA Cross Country State Champions
2011 and 2012 Mid-Illini Boys Cross Country Champions
2012-2018 Mid-Illini Girls Cross Country Champions
2014 3rd place and 2016 2nd place Girls 2A IHSA Cross Country
2017 Girls IHSA Cross Country State Champions
Re: Coaching Changes
See, I was told by some Dunlap parents that the girls coach was all but decided before the season ended. Premature?
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Re: Coaching Changes
Not saying premature, just saying what is occurring. I've been around long enough to know you never jump the gun.
Dunlap Eagles
2011 and 2012 Mid-Illini Boys Cross Country Champions
2012-2018 Mid-Illini Girls Cross Country Champions
2014 3rd place and 2016 2nd place Girls 2A IHSA Cross Country
2017 Girls IHSA Cross Country State Champions
2011 and 2012 Mid-Illini Boys Cross Country Champions
2012-2018 Mid-Illini Girls Cross Country Champions
2014 3rd place and 2016 2nd place Girls 2A IHSA Cross Country
2017 Girls IHSA Cross Country State Champions
Re: Coaching Changes
Both Dunlap head track coaches will face a much more difficult state picture next year. Dunlap is 3A. I don't know much about the boys side, but the top Dunlap girls could make finals next year, but I don't see them as a top threat. The girls scored 102 points last year to take 2A. They would have scored, I think I heard, 29 points last year in 3A which would have placed them 6th. 3A track is just a whole different level.
Now, the girls will still be very strong locally. The team might not be as dominant as they have been the last couple of years, but there are still some excellent athletes there.
Now, the girls will still be very strong locally. The team might not be as dominant as they have been the last couple of years, but there are still some excellent athletes there.
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Re: Coaching Changes
Congratulations to Amanda Young (aka Duvendack) on becoming the next head girls track coach at Dunlap.
Both teams, boys and girls, will have a tough road to hoe in 3A. However, both teams have quality coaching staffs and some strength returning, especially the girls. Both teams are ready for the challenge.
Both teams, boys and girls, will have a tough road to hoe in 3A. However, both teams have quality coaching staffs and some strength returning, especially the girls. Both teams are ready for the challenge.
Dunlap Eagles
2011 and 2012 Mid-Illini Boys Cross Country Champions
2012-2018 Mid-Illini Girls Cross Country Champions
2014 3rd place and 2016 2nd place Girls 2A IHSA Cross Country
2017 Girls IHSA Cross Country State Champions
2011 and 2012 Mid-Illini Boys Cross Country Champions
2012-2018 Mid-Illini Girls Cross Country Champions
2014 3rd place and 2016 2nd place Girls 2A IHSA Cross Country
2017 Girls IHSA Cross Country State Champions
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