The Erie McDowell track & field program has been under the inspiring leadership of Joe Sanford for years. And to hear one of his coaches tell it, it's not just the athletes who are inspired... it's the coaches as well. Maybe that has a lot to do with the continued success of one of the top programs in the state. PennTrackXC.com talked with jumps coach Doug Stratton about the program, about once-in-a-lifetime talents times two – Sheena Gordon and Nicole Smith – and about the current team, the future, and their key competitors in District 10 along with a preview of this Saturday's McDowell Invitational.
Editor's Note: We can dispel one myth immediately. McDowell does not get ahtletes from other planets... just their district. Sometimes it comes down to good coaching. But you knew that already. Enjoy...
Part 1: Doug Stratton, McDowell Assistant Coach - The McDowell Program (7.4 mb, 8:02)
Part 1: Doug Stratton, McDowell Assistant Coach - Sheena, Nicole, and future stars (6.3 mb, 6:52)