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At first I wasnt sure I was happy that
someone posted the Star Tribune article about Bria
here, but after reading everyones thoughtful and
insightful comments, I am glad it was. I have been a
fellow list member for 8 years now and enjoy reading
what everyone has to say. Needless to sa
Hello,
Well as a runner from MN that has seen what has been going on with Bria I
will put in my 2 cents. To start I think Bria is a great running talent, But
I think the BIG problem is her dad. To give some background 3 summers ago
she was racing road races every weekend sometimes 2 races in
y-To: "ALLEN GILMAN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: t-and-f: Run to the Top
>Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 14:24:31 -0500
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>Wetsch to run without a team
>John Millea
>Published Aug 20, 2002
>
>Bria Wetsch, one of the best distance runners in the s
Bill you are right most kids don't come to work-outs.
H.S. Coach
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Bill Brist
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 5:16 PM
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What a
It's not impossible that both the coach AND
the dad might be right.
The dad might be right that what's best for
his daughter at this point as a freshman is
no more than five races in a 90-day timespan
in the fall.
And the coach might be right that where an
individual athlete's needs and a team's n
>From: "P.F.Talbot" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>I agree the HS coach should take a stand, but I also think that this girl
>probably should not run high school XC/track. What is to be gained?
I don't coach collegiately, but is there something to be said for
recruiting a "team player"?
>
>Think of t
er than sacrifice your goals and opportunities for the
>sake of the team and the coach.
>
>- Ed Parrot
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From: "P.F.Talbot" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 2:19 PM
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> I agree the HS coach should take a stand, but I also think that this girl
> probably should not run high school XC/tr
What a great story!
It appears to me like a power struggle of who will control this young runner and
her running. It looks as if an attempt to compromise on the part of the father
was put forth, and the "blame" in this situation may be with the high school
program.
Although I realize the import
Maybe she could get a contract from Nike and skip
competing on high school level!
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From: "Matt Stohl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 3:49 PM
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> Any bets on wheth
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Matt Stohl
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 12:49 PM
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Subject: Re: t-and-f: Run to the Top
Any bets on whether this girl will be even be running by the time she
graduates high school . . . .
The dad should probably let his daughter enjo
Any bets on whether this girl will be even be running by the time she
graduates high school . . . .
The dad should probably let his daughter enjoy the high school CC and track
experience, and ease up a bit.
I am glad that the CC coach stood up to the dad, the last thing our sport
needs is fat
Wetsch to run without a team
John Millea
Published Aug 20, 2002
Bria Wetsch, one of the best distance runners in the state, has already
covered
thousands of miles in her
young, young life. But this fall the ninth-grader is treading on new ground.
She is running unattached. She is
not part of her
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