By Gabe Garnett – Sports Editor

After coming off an amazing 2021-2022 season the Law indoor track team will step back out on the track in a few days to kick off the indoor season.

Last year’s indoor team finished second at the Class M Championships last year and hopes are high for the 2022-2023 team.

This year’s team is led by new head coach Frank Gaines, who takes over for longtime indoor track coach Mr. Beler. Beler made the difficult decision earlier this year to step down as indoor track coach due to family obligations.

“Due to my family obligations, I stepped down as the head indoor track coach,” Beler said. “I am staying on as the head boys outdoor coach. After a long family discussion, I can not put the night hours that the indoor coach requires.”

Athletic Director Mr. Sarullo hired Gaines as the new boys and girls indoor coach. Gaines then brought in Law alum Mike Loschiavo to be the new assistant coach. Loschiavo ran track and cross country for four years at Law. He plans to help the distance runners succeed throughout the season. 

Gaines has many goals for the upcoming season.

“I want to develop talent, get athletes to reach their PR’s, and build team camaraderie,” Gaines said.

Gaines previously coached football at Masuk and is currently a coach for the football team here at Law. He also coached indoor and outdoor Track at Trumbull High School for five years. Gaines is also a certified personal trainer and a counselor for juveniles coming out of detention centers.