The TTFCA wants to extend its thoughts and prayers to all those whom Coach Orlando McDaniel touched, as an athlete, a coach and a friend. He succumbed to Corona virus this morning. RIP, Coach.
BREAKING: DeSoto Head Girl's Coach June Villers has been named the first & only Female Coach of the Year with THSCA. She will also be inducted into the National HS Hall of Fame as well as a nominee for the National Coach of the Year.
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Tyreek Hill: On May 26, 2012, at the 36th Golden South Classic in Orlando ran a season-best 100m (10.19 s) and a PR in the 200m (20.14 s). Raheem Mostert qualified for the 2014 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 100 (10.15s), 200 (20.65s) and 4x100
TTFCA Boy's Coach of the Year - Lloyd Banks - Fort Bend Marshall - 4th title in five years, Buffaloes scored 86 points, 30 more than runner-up. Scored points in six categories, including Class 5A record in 4x200 (1:23.38.)
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Texas TF Hall of Fame Trivia:
Carl Lewis:
* "World Athlete of the Century" - 9 Olympic Golds
* 65 consec. LJ victories over 10 years
* Has set WR in 100, 4x1, 4x2
* 8 World Championships Golds
* WR Indoor LJ has stood since 1984
* Has LJ'd 28'+ 71 times!
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A Star is Born: Freshman Yierra Flemings of 3A Cameron Yoe wins 400 (54.98), anchors winning 4x100 (48.04), 2nd in 100h (14.19), 3rd in LJ (17-10.50), & 4th in TJ (37-03.75.) + a Team Title! Her 33 points is good enough for 5th place as a team.
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To all Track & Field athletes: The season's almost here. Learn how to say, "Thank you" to everyone who contributes to your opportunity to compete: Officials, Teachers, Athletic Trainers, Parents, Coaches, Teammates, etc. Make "THANK YOU" a habit!
Congratulations to ALL athletes who competed in UIL Regional Meets! Tremendous performances beyond 1st and 2nd places all over the state!
The state of T&F is incredibly strong!
Best of luck to ALL UIL Athletes and Coaches. Enjoy your time at the Best State Meet in the US! Make memories. Come away knowing you did all you could to make yourself and your family / school / community proud. Leave it all on the track and the field.
TX TF Hall of Fame Trivia:
Leroy Burrell
* As Houston HC, 155+ NCAA AA & combined 39+ team conf titles
* '92 Olympic 4x100 Gold
* As athlete, multiple SWC, NCAA titles - LJ, 100, 200
* 1985 Class 3A PA State Championship, won 100, 200, LJ, TJ - 40 pts
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We are deeply saddened over the passing of Coach Kenneth Reynolds, former Head Coach at Dallas Samuell and Hillcrest. A tremendous coach, official and friend of the sport and to his community.
It is with a heavy heart that we bring the news of the passing of Ed Marcinkiewicz, a Friend, a Mentor and an Advocate to the entire Track & Field community. RIP, Ed.
The Texas Track & Field Coaches Association sends its heartfelt and deepest condolences to Coach Burrell and the entire University of Houston track & field family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
ICYMI: UH signee 19-year-old Phatutshedzo Maswanganyi ran a new U20 World Lead and broke the South African U20 record with a wind-legal 10.07!
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It is with a heavy heart that we pass along the news of SW Officials Recruitment Chair Jim Carlisle's passing last night. Please keep his family in your prayers. No further details available at this time.
Legendary Abilene Christian Coach Don Hood passed away this morning.
A true giant in the sport - he will be sorely missed.
[Pictured accepting his honor into the TTFCA Hall of Fame, 2013]
Congratulations to all athletes who participated in UIL Regionals and to all those moving on to the State Meet in Austin. Cherish these next two weeks, and good luck chasing a spot on the podium and points for your team!
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