Last Updated on March 12, 2013 by Jimson Lee
The PAUSATF Coaches Committee recognizes many influential coaches who have served in the association who have selflessly strengthened their sport through teaching, mentoring, and promoting their profession.
Long time Humboldt State coach Jim Hunt was the inaugural award recipient in 2010.
Criterion will be weighted heavily on coaches who were not only great coaches, but who also inspired and trained/mentored many of us to become coaches ourselves…hence the idea of a Legacy Coach Award.
- Coaches submitted for consideration should have mentored former athletes become successful coaches in their own right
- Mentored former athletes
- Having coached for a period of time in the Pacific Association
- Exhibited qualities of ethical coaching
- Contributed to several aspects of the association, while promoting the sports of USATF
- Candidates could come from any level of coaching
The 2011 Pacific Association Legacy Coach Award winner is:
<insert drum roll here>
… Bud Winter …
I’ll be featuring a multi series post on his biography.
Other PAUSATF News and Events:
Saturday, 22 January, 2011
VSAthletics-SuperClinic-Sacramento City College:
Come join us in improving your coaching effectiveness in a one-day clinic devoted solely to maximizing your athlete’s success. Sixteen nationally recognized clinicians will provide information that you will be able to apply immediately to your programs improvement in the event group areas of sprints/hurdles, endurance, throws, and jumps. Spread the word to all coaches! Last year’s clinic was a great success with over 300 coaches gaining practical information to begin their seasons. Click here for further information, or go to http://www.vsathletics.com/clinic.
27-30 January, 2011
Nor-Cal All Sports Clinic-San Francisco Airport Hyatt:
Part of a larger all-sports clinic, seven track and field coaches speak on a variety of topics. For further information, refer to: http://www.allsportsschool.com/pdf/NorCal_Brochure_2011.pdf
12 February, 2011
Willie Davenport Olympian Learn-by-do Clinic:
James Logan High school, Union City. 9:00am-4:00pm. Learn by do clinic from some of the world’s greatest Olympic athletes in addition to top regional coaches. Details TBA.
For further information, contact coach Lee Webb at: lee_webb@nhusd.k12.ca.us, or refer to: http://www.jameslogantrackandfield.com
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