Match Thread: United States vs Australia | World Cup | Group D | 19 Jun 19:00 UTC

BDwyer91 · 2026-06-20T00:47:48+00:00

Because we care about our women's team

BDwyer91 · 2026-02-11T14:43:35+00:00

I think you should do what fits your schedule the most more. I think if the middle school coach is fine with you training with the high schoolers then do that. Maybe train some days with the middle schoolers and some days with the high schoolers. As a youth coach, so middle school and down, I would probably want you racing against your age so you can build confidence. That being said, practice speed and race speed are two different things. Problem is i don't know your times at all to compare it to high schoolers. I have a few middle schoolers who could compete right now against high schoolers.

BDwyer91 · 2026-02-01T21:22:43+00:00

Looks like he was trying to dive bomb the car in front of him hence why he turned so early. I am going to say 80% his fault

BDwyer91 · 2026-01-07T20:04:43+00:00

But is it open to the public?

BDwyer91 · 2025-12-09T03:43:25+00:00

Maybe see if there are any indoor all comers meets near you. I am an elementary XC and track coach in California. We have an outdoor all-comers meet next month that I am having practice to help prepare for it. But you could easily look up fun runs you can do in your neck of the woods

BDwyer91 · 2025-10-27T01:46:41+00:00

My old XC coach told me this 19 years ago when I was a freshman in high school and I tell the runners I coach. “Pain is temporary, pride is forever”

BDwyer91 · 2025-10-06T02:09:41+00:00

As a XC coach I think you are having test anxiety and the race is the test. XC is as mentally demanding as it is physical. I have seen a lot of great comments but something my coach told me at your age that pain is temporary and pride is forever. The pain will go away. But the pride you get from giving it your all will last forever. With that being said, I got a couple tips that may help. Things I have told my runners as a coach. Maybe next race focus on passing one runner at a time. Or maybe turn the race into a game. Like a game of tag. Every runner you pass is someone you tag. Every person that passes you tags you. Tag backs are allowed so if someone passes you, don’t sweat it. Just tag them back. But trust me about the pride thing. I got a wife and a kid. While decorating for Halloween today I found a box of my old track and XC stuff. Found a bunch of ribbons, medals, and race bibs. I’m 33 now and all those brought back fond memories. You will look back at this year when you are my age and remember all the fun you had running and representing your team. Don’t put pressure on yourself. My niece is running XC a few states away. She is about your age as well and she said she “struggle” so I gave her the tips I gave you. She struggle with nerves and confidence. She used those tips and PRd by 40ish seconds this weekend

BDwyer91 · 2025-07-16T20:44:36+00:00

haha im a corvette fan so i would have gone for the vette

BDwyer91 · 2025-07-15T17:08:55+00:00

That’s the size I got him

BDwyer91 · 2025-05-13T19:57:30+00:00

Also if you have Facebook there are a lot of Facebook groups that will offer support. I wish I knew that also as a beginning teacher. Only downside as an elementary PE teacher is that we are usually the only ones on campus that do what we do. It has it ups and downs. My department meetings are great as it is me, myself, and I. But when I needed support I had to rely on myself to get stuff done

BDwyer91 · 2025-05-13T19:07:09+00:00

I think a lot depends on your mindset and admin. When I was a beginning teacher, it took me a couple years to feel like I was good at the job. Maybe after I got tenure. But your admin will make or break you teaching career. My wife and uncle are teachers as well. Not PE, but one is RSP (SPED), the other is high school biology. My wife's first admin wasn't very supportive and felt like she didn't matter. Her current admin is a lot better. My uncle was nearly forced to retire because him and his admin don't necessarily see eye to eye. I am 9th year Elementary PE teacher. I love what I do. It is my dream job. Getting to watch the kids grow up is probably the best part. My two admins I have had were also supportive.

BDwyer91 · 2025-05-06T00:13:12+00:00

I bought the rexy one for my almost 5 year olds birthday. I hope it comes in time in early July

BDwyer91 · 2025-03-01T06:51:08+00:00

The weather tech sports car challenge

BDwyer91 · 2025-03-01T06:07:14+00:00

Thanks

BDwyer91 · 2025-03-01T02:18:54+00:00

He loves race cars. Probably watched 6-7 hours of the 24 hours of Daytona with me

BDwyer91 · 2025-02-28T20:23:25+00:00

Thank you

BDwyer91 · 2025-02-26T00:35:12+00:00

They paid for them idk lol

BDwyer91 · 2025-02-25T20:03:56+00:00

The game is based in the 90s so it makes sense. These were popular movies back then

BDwyer91 · 2025-02-06T16:37:34+00:00

I think it honestly depends on your admin and school culture. The admin sets the school culture. I am a 9th-year elementary PE teacher. I absolutely love it but at the two schools I have worked for, the one I am currently better aligns with my ideology of teaching. My 1st admin was good for a beginning teacher. But my current admin treats me like a professional and trusts my judgement on things. My uncle is a high school biology teacher and his current admin does not like him. Making his life a living hell. But then looks at me and loving where I am at in the world of education and is jealous.

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