Transportation for High School XC coach?

The chances of this not being a troll post are very slim . However if it is real, I want to know if the athletes were on the bus during the crash? If so, are they all ok? I’m surprised you didn’t get fired just for crashing the bus. Also, I think it would be unsafe to have people in the back of that thing for long trips or any trips on busy roads. Overall I think it would be better to just skip this.

-infinity/10

ronny56 wrote:

The chances of this not being a troll post are very slim . However if it is real, I want to know if the athletes were on the bus during the crash? If so, are they all ok? I’m surprised you didn’t get fired just for crashing the bus. Also, I think it would be unsafe to have people in the back of that thing for long trips or any trips on busy roads. Overall I think it would be better to just skip this.

of course it is not real. why would you respond to this. lol

op will never be a coach of a college team in San Antonio. that i can tell you.

high school xc coach wrote:

ronny56 wrote:

The chances of this not being a troll post are very slim . However if it is real, I want to know if the athletes were on the bus during the crash? If so, are they all ok? I’m surprised you didn’t get fired just for crashing the bus. Also, I think it would be unsafe to have people in the back of that thing for long trips or any trips on busy roads. Overall I think it would be better to just skip this.

of course it is not real. why would you respond to this. lol

op will never be a coach of a college team in San Antonio. that i can tell you.

I actually heard of a coach from another town that crashed his bus and used a old truck instead. You never know.

I used to have my athletes climb into my windowless cargo van. no need for seats - I have a mattress back there!

Our team bus was demolished during a sharknado. My #2 runner's dad happens to be a television repairman, and he has an awesome set of tools, so he'll have it fixed in no time. In the meantime, I bought a herd of burros to transport the team. No fuel or insurance costs, and they keep the grass trimmed on our practice field. Some of the girls don't like the idea of riding a burro, so I have a couple of chariots for them to use. We usually blast the theme to Chariots of Fire as we enter a meet. I know this doesn't answer your question, but it's another viable option.

Update:

I ended up going for the ol’ mini truck and it’s been working like a charm. The athletes are loving it. They enjoy the long rides back to the school after smashing 12 mile long run’s. I bought a cooler and restock it with capri-suns and water weekly for post run. The only incident I have had is one athlete daring another to jump off the back. The athlete jumped off the back and broke his leg due to the speed of the mini truck (20 mph). He was my #2 runner and was on track to run sub 17. It’s really a shame but I guess that is apart of having freedom in the bed of a mini truck. I made sure that the athlete that dared him would never do such a thing or again or he would never get to drive the mini truck.

Overall great investment the kids love chatting it up in the back and I have plenty of room for everyone for runs.

- Coach V

This thread is very dumb but I must say it is funny!!

The legendary Jim White, of McFarland fame crashed his old truck carrying a....well a truckload of kids.

True story.

Update 2: I was scrolling the web the other day and saw another mini truck for only $700! The only thing is this one does not have the passenger door but that is no biggie and actually convenient if anything. She’s got 13,200 miles on her which is kind of a lot for a mini truck but it’s not like I’m gonna be racing her. Well actually you never know maybe one of my athletes could drive this while I drive the one we currently have and race. Either way that’s not the point so never mind. I took a look at it yesterday night and decided to buy it! My assistant coach can drive this one and we will have plenty of room for the new athletes that joined. (We’ve gained 6 new athletes since they hear about the immaculate mini truck and want to join the fun). Going to surprise the team tomorrow can’t wait! Will let everyone know how it went within the next few days.

Peace out,

-Coach V

Update 3: Sorry for the delayed update, I’ve been busy making training plans. The athletes loved the new truck though! They even all went in together and bought me a lift kit for Christmas. I just got done installing it and she looks clean. On another note. My number 2 runner just got done with his first week back of training. ( jumped off the Ol’ mini truck). I’m having him take it slow and hopefully going to get him dummy fit for track season. I’ve really been able to bond with all the athletes now that there’s 2 mini trucks. I let them take turns on different days driving the mini truck (only the ones with licenses of course). This gets them excited for training each day. Hope everyone had a great Christmas btw! I know that I did. I got some fresh pumas as well as a variety pack of headbands. And of course the lift kit!

Going to try to start posting more and updating about the team and everything.

Bye Bye,

Coach V

It’s true we love the truck coach! Glad you finally told us about your posting but I do not believe that anyone uses this site besides me and Harry. Maybe Gilbert.

Let me tell you fellas. This man is a great coach as well as a great person. We love driving the mini trucks and having talks.

Glad to be healthy again and running! Cheers