Schumacher's Son

Agreeeed wrote:

badadadada wrote:

Ha, that's the funniest thing I've heard all day! You don't think Jerry is writing all of his kid's workouts right now? You're nuts.

I doubt he is involved. Most professionals (coaches/athletes) try to stay out of their kids' way. Watch the ESPN special on the Manning brothers. Plus, while Jerry was a good college runner, he wasn't a pro himself. It's not like he has crazy genetics that his kid is sure to inherit.

I knew Al Carius' son when he ran in HS and Al had nothing to do with his training. He would come to meets and cheer and support him, but he let his HS coaches coach him and was completely hands-off.

badadadada wrote:

REALITY CZECHER wrote:

Knowing Jerry, I bet he won't even give the kid coaching advice until it is time for college.

Ha, that's the funniest thing I've heard all day! You don't think Jerry is writing all of his kid's workouts right now? You're nuts.

I doubt it. Good parents know to stay out of it.

I remember hearing a story about Matt Centro senior staying totally out of Matthew's tuff in hS> Finally though, The coach was doing something really stupid so Matt tried to approach him to like give him some helpful advice on the downlow. The coach had no idea who he was, that he was a collegiate coach and former American record holder, thought he was yet another pushy parent and told him off.

There is no way Jerry would let a HS Coach have his kid run 10 mi/week or 120 mi/week because it would be severely hurting his sons development. I'd assume if Jerry is staying out of it, he has his son working with someone that at least has a sound philosophy coaching wise. If not Jerry is probably involved in some aspect whether the coach is asking him for advice or Jerry is directly coaching him.

There is nothing wrong with one of the most successful coaches in the world working with a very talented athlete that he just happens to be the father of. His son has grown up in the world of elite athletics and knows what it takes to be very good. He would be a handful to work with if the HS Coach literally was just the band teacher who the AD saw running a 5k over the summer. Let's be realistic here guys.. What school does he run for and do they have a history of success?

rojo wrote:

badadadada wrote:

Ha, that's the funniest thing I've heard all day! You don't think Jerry is writing all of his kid's workouts right now? You're nuts.

I doubt it. Good parents know to stay out of it.

I remember hearing a story about Matt Centro senior staying totally out of Matthew's tuff in hS> Finally though, The coach was doing something really stupid so Matt tried to approach him to like give him some helpful advice on the downlow. The coach had no idea who he was, that he was a collegiate coach and former American record holder, thought he was yet another pushy parent and told him off.

Centro coached little Matt his entire senior season you nimrod.

His coach Tom Rothenburger is an Oregon legend and does very well by his kids.

His kids run very well in college. Jerry sent his kid to the right guy

her schiklgruber, You ARE one of those dip$hits.

American hs boys do not run 3k much outside of the Pacific NW.

It's no coincidence that so many sons of coaches are outstanding national level talents at the sport their fathers coach. There is a genetic component but the main issue is that they learn from an early age how to do things. This to me gives the lie to those who say that it is just a question of natural talent. Same thing in basketball.

The multiple world champion racing driver is a bit more famous than some college running coach.

Misleading title

Wuz there wrote:

hayward102 wrote:

Jerry Schumacher's freshman son ran an 8:36 3000m last night at the Centennial Invitational in Oregon. I believe that is the #2 all-time freshman time in Oregon. It will be interesting to see his development over the next 3+ years.

Hayward, I know you are a good guy and just pointing out a great performance, but this kid is going to be under so much pressure that I recommend that we let him grow up quietly for as long as he can.

Just like his dad stays out of the limelight let's help his family lie low.

"3:56, 3:57, 3:58...!"

Why do they cheat the Oregon runners out of 1/2+ lap of fun? They should run 3200 or 3218+ like real HS runners.

rojo wrote:

The coach had no idea who he was, that he was a collegiate coach and former American record holder, thought he was yet another pushy parent and told him off.

I have a hard time believing anyone would to tell Centro senior off.

I mean, if he walked up to me, and I didn't know who he was, just looking at him, I wouldn't try to tell him off about anything.

Good story but -- wrote:

rojo wrote:

The coach had no idea who he was, that he was a collegiate coach and former American record holder, thought he was yet another pushy parent and told him off.

I have a hard time believing anyone would to tell Centro senior off.

I mean, if he walked up to me, and I didn't know who he was, just looking at him, I wouldn't try to tell him off about anything.

This is a true statement

You Know Me wrote:

rojo wrote:

I doubt it. Good parents know to stay out of it.

I remember hearing a story about Matt Centro senior staying totally out of Matthew's tuff in hS> Finally though, The coach was doing something really stupid so Matt tried to approach him to like give him some helpful advice on the downlow. The coach had no idea who he was, that he was a collegiate coach and former American record holder, thought he was yet another pushy parent and told him off.

Centro coached little Matt his entire senior season you nimrod.

+1. I remember even at Oregon, Centro said in an interview that it wasn't really until his 2nd or 3rd year that he really put all his trust in Powell and stopped consulting his Dad as well.