WRCC's Interview with Three Young Coaches
Lincoln HS's Eric Dettman
Wilson HS's Thor Esbensen
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Summitt HS's Kari Strang
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Three Oregon High School Head Coaches. Each in different phases of their careers, all young. Kari Strang of Summit HS is the newest of the group. Lincoln High School's Eric Dettman is just a few years into his head coaching career. Thor Esbensen of Wilson HS is the most seasoned of the three. Our conversation is open and honest. The three coaches talk about the demands and challenges of being a leader of both a team and a staff. They talk about what they feel they do well and honestly assess what they need to do better, about how they structure their season, and how they create a positive team culture. We learn that success as a high school head coach isn't just about winning. Listen to this fascinating conversation with three smart coaches who love what they do and want to share their passion for coaching with you. Click on the interviews below to listen to these coaches' conversations with Charlotte Lettis Richardson.
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Charlotte Richardson's Interview with running legend Jacqueline Hansen (Part 1 & 2)
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Jacqueline Hansen was a child of the 60's and a feminist in the 70's. She began running her senior year in HS. By 24 she won her first marathon in Culver City. In 1973 she won Boston. Over the next two years Jacqueline broke the WR in the marathon 3 times. She was the first woman to break 2:40 over 26.2 miles with a time of 2:38.19. Beyond her extraordinary running career, Jacquleine Hansen was the key agitator for the inclusion of the marathon and the 3K in the Olympics in 1984. Later she helped orchestrate the addition of the 10K in 1988, and the 5k in 1996. The incredible story of a woman who fought so others could run distances in the Olympics is fascinating and bittersweet. A pioneer runner and a great feminist who believed that women could and should run longer distances was motivated by her sense of justice. A. story full of drama and urgency, we get a glimpse back in time when women were just beginning their journey in distance running. |
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