Does anyone have any insight on the Cal State Stanislaus Cross Country job? I hear they have just hired someone for the Head Track and Field position and are currently starting the phone interviews for the Head Cross Country/Assistant Track job. I have a phone interview for the job and was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the school, program, town, scholarships, etc. Seems like a pretty good place with a great amount of potential.
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I grew up in Modesto (about 15miles north of Turlock). It is a great area. Close to all kinds of things to do. The population within a 90 mile radius would yield a great deal of local talent. Stanislaus is a decent school. Ive had several family members graduate from there. I dont know much about the current state of the campus or what scholarships are available, but the area is growing and is getting more modern all the time.
I can definitely vouch for the town. That is, if you like smaller communities. FYI the name is pronounced "stanislaw". The last 's' is silent. If you have other questions about the area, ask away...
Very helpful and thanks. I have applied and did not even know how to pronounce it!!!! Any trails, grass or golf courses to run on? How about rent and housing?
Heather Scobey ran there in the 1980s-1990ish. She was a major high school talent, got in a car accident, rehabbed a bit, but was never quite herself again. She arguably could have been as good as Vicky Huber.
Who did they hire for the Track position does anyone know?
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Why is Miguel Nuci not have the job already? He is a stud (and speaks spanish)!
That said Stanislaus sucks ass, don't listen to these guys. The only place to run is on farm fields where you get kicked off for trespassing. Not many trees, reguar 100 degree days in the summer and no hills.
And NOTHING to do except hang out at the truck stop near I5. Good luck, you wont stay long!
you know it has been about 15 years since I lived in the area. It has grown up slot since then. It is hot during the summer. You probably have about 25 days at 100 and average summertime temps at 95+/-. Housing is influenced by the bay area commuters. Rent probably inthe 1000 to 1500 range for a decent house. Go to mapquest.com and check out the parks and golfcourses in the area. Like i said, i grew up in the area and am use to the weather. I dont mind it. Unless you like hanging out at truck stops, you have a wealth of things to do within 90 miles. San francisco, yosemite, old town sacramento, caves, sonora and jamestown, snow skiing, lakes, etc. Much more than i could list here. Call the chamber of commerce and ask where you could get answers to some of the questions. Dont forget, it is a smaller community. But if you like being near lots of variety... You will like it.
you know it has been about 15 years since I lived in the area. It has grown up slot since then. It is hot during the summer. You probably have about 25 days at 100 and average summertime temps at 95+/-. Housing is influenced by the bay area commuters. Rent probably inthe 1000 to 1500 range for a decent house. Go to mapquest.com and check out the parks and golfcourses in the area. Like i said, i grew up in the area and am use to the weather. I dont mind it. Unless you like hanging out at truck stops, you have a wealth of things to do within 90 miles. San francisco, yosemite, old town sacramento, caves, sonora and jamestown, snow skiing, lakes, etc. Much more than i could list here. Call the chamber of commerce and ask where you could get answers to some of the questions. Dont forget, it is a smaller community. But if you like being near lots of variety... You will like it.