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šÆ COACHES SPOTLIGHT: Lyndsey Walters
Sport: Volleyball
Coaching: this is my 3rd year, first as a co-head coach
Why do you coach?
I love being able to share the love I have for the sport with some very talented girls. I enjoy being able to go to practice and see them on both their good and bad days.
What is the biggest lesson you want your athletes to learn?
I want them to realize they are more than just who they think other people see them as. The world tends to be really hard on teenagers and it is so easy to doubt yourself, I want them to be able to realize that they have so much potential in both sports and in life.
Favorite coaching memory?
This one is hard because I have so many favorite coaching memories, but I would say winning WTC. These girls work so hard every day and are so competitive. That day everything was clicking within our team and it was such a fun atmosphere for both the girls and us coaches.
What makes Mitchellās student athletes special?
Mitchell student athletes show up every day with great attitudes and are willing to put in the time and effort to help themselves develop. They are the biggest supporters for their teammates and demonstrate what it is like to be a Mitchell Tiger!
Fun Fact:
My game day snack is always slim jims
Rapid Fire:
ā Coffee or energy drink? Favorite Kind?
White peach red bull
š Favorite sport to watch?
Volleyball or football
š Favorite food?
Chicken alfredo
š¬ Favorite movie?
Dirty Dancing
š¬ Favorite TV Show?
Friends
šµ Game-day song?
Amish Paradise
Check out Coach Walters Interview Here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d_MawrodTUGPV56c_8ZF_iGrAq8vjJj4/view?usp=drive_link
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Coaches Spotlight!
šÆ COACHES SPOTLIGHT: Traceten Halley
Sport: Varsity Boys Basketball, JH Assistant Football, HS Assistant Track and Field
Coaching: Head Coach 1 year experience, Assistant 6 years experience
Why do you coach?
I coach to hopefully have an impact on our athletes the same way my coaches did for me which is to help build resilience, be a part of something bigger than yourself, and unlock their full personal and professional potential through grit and hard work and lessons along the way. I want athletes to understand there is more to being on a team/playing a sport than ājust a gameā.
What is the biggest lesson you want your athletes to learn? Teamwork or a group working together will always be stronger and bigger than just an individual. This also applies to daily life, not just sports.
Favorite coaching memory?
As a basketball assistant at Norfolk High School for my own former head coach Tony Siske, we were the last seed in all of class A districts and missed a last second shot to beat undefeated and eventual state champion Bellevue West @ their place in the district final.
What makes Mitchellās student athletes special?
The culture of competing and having the drive to push each other even when things get tough so everyone will improve.
Fun Fact:
Fishing is by far my favorite hobby
Rapid Fire:
ā Coffee or energy drink? Favorite Kind? Neitherā¦ Death Water Peach Tea
š Favorite sport to watch? College Football
š Favorite food? Smothered Beef Enchiladas
š¬ Favorite movie? Lone Survivor
š¬ Favorite TV Show? Family Guy
šµ Game-day song? Kickstart My Heart- Motley Crue
Check out the interview of Coach Halley here!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OeWLrWBWWll5NL57PqJql4pWabqtdVoy/view?usp=drive_link
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Coaches Spotlight
šÆ COACHES SPOTLIGHT: Cassie Weigel
Sport: One-Acts
Coaching: 10 years
Why do you coach?
I enjoy sharing my love of theater with students and I participated in One-Acts when I was a student, so now I get to share my knowledge.
What is the biggest lesson you want your athletes to learn?
I want my students to learn how to step out of their comfort zones and to feel comfortable in their own skin.
Favorite coaching memory?
My favorite coaching memory was watching Sullivan Johnson win WTC Outstanding Actor and Kaidyn Patterson win WTC Outstanding Actress. These awards are the biggest honor an actor/actriess in the Western Trails Conference can receive
What makes Mitchellās student athletes special?
Mitchell students are special because they are so involved. They all participate in a variety of activities. They can win WTC volleyball on a Saturday and compete on stage in One-Acts the following Tuesday. They all participate in so much.
Fun Fact:
I have an unnecessary fear of gas stations. I donāt like to go to gas stations I am unfamiliar with..
Rapid Fire:
ā Coffee or energy drink? Favorite Kind? Coffee, my favorite kind is a sugar free vanilla iced, latte.
š Favorite sport to watch? Baseball or hockey
š Favorite food? Nachos
š¬ Favorite movie? The Grinch
š¬ Favorite TV Show? Love is Blind
šµ Game-day song? Rack City by Tyga
Check out here interview here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19SF6kuKX4pd_vHGzMPLsQ54ScTG8tLI9/view?usp=drive_link
Coaches Spotlight
šÆ COACHES SPOTLIGHT: Austin Sailors
Sport/Activity: 7-12 Band
Coaching: Currently in year 12 at Mitchell
Why do you coach?
I am a band teacher because I get to make music all day with amazing people!
What is the biggest lesson you want your athletes/participants to learn?
Band is a large group class that exposes you to all different kinds of people often of different ages and abilities. Music is for everybody, and I want my groups to be inclusive, so the most important thing they can learn is how to get along with all members of the group and to contribute to the group. Everybody plays every song and no one āsits the benchā in the band, so itās important for every individual to take responsibility for their own music in order for the group to be successful.
Favorite coaching memory?
Itās hard to choose one specific memory, but my favorite parts of my day are when students are working to be successful and overcome something that they were previously struggling with. I am always proud when a student shows that they are working on improving themselves.
What makes Mitchellās student athletes/participants special?
Itās awesome to see students work and succeed at multiple different activities. That is not as common in a larger school!
Fun Fact:
I will be traveling to Europe with the Nebraska Ambassadors of Music next summer. Itās a cool opportunity offered to students involved in music!
Rapid Fire:
ā Coffee or energy drink? Favorite Kind?
Coffee-Black
š Favorite sport to watch?
Tennis
š Favorite food?
Tacos
š¬ Favorite movie?
Star Wars
š¬ Favorite TV Show?
Parks and Recreation
šµ Game-day song?
Paint it Black
Check out his interview here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SV-wOM2ARNFs8QMWXxMDcWTDWnIDwTmq/view?usp=drive_link
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