By Harrison Fisher – Staff Reporter 

Spring is in the air and it is shaping up to be a great outdoor track season. The “Nation of Domination” is coming off a successful indoor track season and is ready to bring its talent outside. Sprinters, hurdlers, and jumpers are all ready to compete at a high level and everyone is ready to try to bring another State Championship back to Lansdale Ave. Advocate Staff Reporter Harrison Fisher interviewed the track coaches and some standout athletes as they get ready for the spring season.

Head Boys Track Coach Mr. Beler

“We have the same goals as indoor. The goal is for a Division championship, an SCC championship, and a state championship. The goal is to win every day: if every athlete gets better every day, we did our job. The goal is always improving and winning a team title, a full season COVID-free, and watching our athletes improve into champions.”

Head Girls Track Coach Ms. Corriveau

“We plan on doing a lot of practice with pacing, speed, and endurance. We simply want to build on the skills we’ve gained and continue making progress. I’m looking forward to seeing how much the students will rise to the challenges in each of our meets. I want students to focus on progress, reaching their goals (both as individuals and as a team) and have fun.”

Junior Liam Fedigan

“Yes, the goal is to always run faster. However, it is most important to stay healthy. I am also trying to build more of a community within the distance program specifically. But yes the goals are almost identical to what they have always been. This season I want to be a good leader and public figure for Jonathan Law track. This year I want to teach others and get them motivated to do well on the track and in the classroom. I really want to promote the student athlete life. I am really looking forward to running outdoor track this year. I can’t wait to run with some new and longtime teammates. We are definitely capable of accomplishing a lot this year. Everyone needs to stay calm and determined. We need to stay committed and be ready to come to perform every day.  It is not easy, but it can be very very rewarding.”

Senior Aidan King, SCC Pole Vault Champion

“I’m going to prepare for the season by making sure to work hard at practice every day. I want to build team chemistry in the preseason, so by the time meets begin, we will be ready to go. My goals and expectations are not the same. I honestly did not know what to expect from this team and from myself.  However, now I understand that we are very capable of prospering as a team. I want to win a State Championship, break a lot of school records, and go All-State in the pole vault. I am really looking forward to embracing the community feel that track season brings. It’s always a really enjoyable experience no matter what type of day it is.  I am very confident in the team’s capabilities. We are a deep team this year with many stand-out athletes. If there is a team that can do it, it’s this one.”

As you can see the “Nation of Domination”  is ready to compete once again. We know that this team will put in the work, and their goal is to capture both the SCC Championship and State Championship. Personal goals will be achieved and records will be broken.  Fans can look forward to a successful outdoor track season.  Good Luck, Lawmen!