By Nia Cordero – Staff Reporter

Law’s indoor track teams are off to a great start this year according to head coach Mr. Beler and captains Olivia Steiner and Joe Mugford.

Although there are separate captains for boys and girls indoor track, Beler explains that the team is still one.

“We’re co-ed , we’re one team,” said Beler. “The motto of the team is ‘one team, one family.’”

The team is expanding this year and is welcoming many newcomers.

“We have a large number of new kids coming out,” Beler said. “We have 38 freshmen that came out this year and we have a lot of balance between the teams.”

Having so many student athletes on the team this year requires more help and support.

“The coaches are myself and Rhode, we also have Coach Martinich joining us this year,” Beler said.

With so many new members, the team really relies on the guidance of their captains and the coaches.

“The team could not work without strong captain leadership, since there are only three of us coaching the entire team,” Beler said. “Our captains are Joe Mugford, Gabe Haynes, Nicky Ferrara, Charlie Fonck and for the girls it’s Olivia Steiner, Kiki Smith, Colleen Rice, and Kayla Corollo.”

Mugford is excited for the upcoming year and for the depth that both the boys and girls teams possess.

“Some key members are Gabe [Haynes], Olivia [Steiner], she long jumps and is really good, Jason Baker, and Charlie [Fonck],” Mugford said.

Mugford has a list of personal and team goals for the season.

“I’m  trying to get better and faster, trying to get a banner, (trying to) go All-State indoor and outdoor season,” Mugford said.

Indoor track is a team sport, but for the team to improve, each individual has to better themselves.

“We work together and don’t at the same time, track is considered an individual sport but it’s good to have your teammates there supporting you to get better and to push each other,” Mugford said.

In addition to having more team members, there are also other changes happening around the teams this year.

“We’ve added a few more meets,” Beler said. “We’re starting this weekend with the Hillhouse Invitational.”

Beler has high hopes for the girls and boys teams this year.

“We could go as far as New Englands and Nationals this year,” Beler said. “We have a large number of talented kids.”