Name:  Mark Thomas

School:  Troy Buchanan High School

Mascot:  Trojans

Sport:  Girls Track

Years coaching:  4th year Coaching Track 1st year as Head Girls at TBHS

How is your team shaping up for this season? We are a very young team there are only 6 seniors and 8 juniors returning this season.  The  leadership and work ethic they are instilling in our 29 underclassmen is in valuable.  Over half of our Varsity entries are filled with underclassmen, we are really excited about getting these young athletes out competing and making gains so in the future we can be competitive on a team scoring basis. 

Who do you expect to be the leaders on this team and why? I don't expect the seniors to lead, they just do.  We also have several freshman with fire and abilties to do good things for us.  It is a team effort from top to bottom. 

What challenges are you expecting this year? With possibly the most girls ever out on the girls side, it is finding time to give each athlete individual attention.  However, with the great coaching staff, support from the administration and parents I feel we do an excellent job of getting the best out of our athletes. 

What is the best part about coaching this team?  The best part of coaching this team is the kids.  They come ready to work everyday, whether it is a practice, a meet, rain or shine.  These young ladies listen to the coaches, strive to improve on a daily basis, and just have an overall good attitude.