And there's my question. One of the things I love about running is the meritocracy of it. Run fast times and you're better at running than kids that ran slower than you, in general (we can debate course lengths and weather, of course). So if you're a college coach, do you pay extra attention to Niwot runners, even if they never ran varsity? If a kid goes to a no-name smaller school (Windsor), do they lose out on college attention, even if they run phenomenal times?
1) from recruiting experience I am more likely to go with the Windsor (non name program) kid with equal times to a Niwot kid (powerhouse program). Niwot kids are likely to be closer to their ceiling, and a Windsor kid likely has untapped potential.
2) Niwot's name gets them into bigger meets and on shorter notice, which plays a much bigger role in track where weather is iffy. Even if the Niwot and Windsor kid are equally fit, the Niwot kid will have faster PR because the Niwot kid will have run more meets against top tier competition, hence more likely to have a big breakout race.
Typically, high school XC programs focus on developing local talent rather than active recruitment. It's more about nurturing a passion for the sport within the community. However, contacting specific schools directly or attending local running events could provide insights into their programs and potential opportunities. Best of luck exploring the XC scene in Colorado.
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So what happened to the old Valor coach, he didn't last long, looks like the position is open again?
I’d take a sophisticated wild a** guess that he didn’t like the corrupted program he inherited. The program was so toxic from the guy before him that this was always likely the result for any coach trying to take over that mess.
Valor is as corrupt as any program. Rumor is they tried to hire back the guy before him which says everything you need to know about the school. We all know Valor is willing to break the rules recruiting wise, but trying to bring back a coach known to mistreat, manipulate, and abuse his athletes is a whole other level. Crazy what some will do to win, simply disgusting.
So what happened to the old Valor coach, he didn't last long, looks like the position is open again?
I’d take a sophisticated wild a** guess that he didn’t like the corrupted program he inherited. The program was so toxic from the guy before him that this was always likely the result for any coach trying to take over that mess.
Valor is as corrupt as any program. Rumor is they tried to hire back the guy before him which says everything you need to know about the school. We all know Valor is willing to break the rules recruiting wise, but trying to bring back a coach known to mistreat, manipulate, and abuse his athletes is a whole other level. Crazy what some will do to win, simply disgusting.
Such a shame. This coming fall will be the last time that the Valor Christian boys team has any kind of chance to finish in the top 4 at NXR. This team will have so many seniors
