The challenge facing Holleman this week is to jump as far as she can, and it’s Lavan’s job to make sure everything has been done in advance to allow Holleman to do exactly that.
“When you’re dealing with young athletes, there’s a lot that goes into making sure they stay motivated and locked in to what their task is ahead of them. There’s a lot of communication before the competition,” said Lavan, who is in her 11th season in charge of the Tem-Cats program. “Athletes can start doubting themselves. As a coach, you have to make them understand that they can do it. They have to remember that they’re in a great program and need to trust their training to get the result they want.”
What Holleman wants is to reach the medals podium Saturday in the Class 6A girls long jump at the UIL Track and Field State Championships at Mi... Click here to read full article
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