Mountain Biking

Episode 26 – Sean Trinque – Collegiate Mountain Biking

Posted by shanecosby on June 27, 2017
Posted in: Character, Coaching, Development, High School, High School Girls, Integrity, Life Sport, Mountain Biking. Tagged: , , , .

Sean Trinque (pronounced Trank) is the Varsity Mountain Bike Head Coach at Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky.   Coach Trinque has a history of success as a racer and now as a collegiate coach.

Though he represents Union College, Coach Sean describes the landscape of mountain biking opportunities at different levels for those that are interested in pursuing mountain biking while obtaining a college education.  He is quite frank in setting the expectations of a Student-Athlete and provides some great advice for all students male and female that are pursing a college education.

The Union College Cycling Team is based out of Barbourville, KY and has been a sponsored varsity college cycling program since 1998

@UnionCollegeCycling

 

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Episode 21 – Dennis Foust – Mike Miller Park, Mountain Biking and the Return of Little Dribblers

Posted by shanecosby on October 21, 2016
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Marshall County Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee, Dax Myhand does a follow up interview with Dennis Foust.  In Episode 10 you can reflect on how Dennis was in a life and career transition.  You will be inspired when you hear the actions of one man’s quest to build on past and current successes inside a community.

Dennis discusses the plans for Mike Miller park and key drivers that have inspired him to be involved in bringing together a volunteer oriented community that will promote economic development while investing in the youth of our community and giving tribute to those that have made it possible.

Dennis talks about creating a home for the Marshall County High School Mountain Biking team and why he is bringing back the feeder program for the Marshall County Little League Basketball program.  The Marshall County Little Dribblers is an exciting program that taught a generation of Marshals and Lady Marshals how to handle a basketball and is for children in grade K-2.

Marshall County Little Dribbler Registration – October 29 MCHS Gym http://www.marshallcountylittleleague.com/little-dribblers

You can contact Dennis by email at cathalchan@gmail.com

You can also support the Marshall County High School Mountain Biking team www.mcmountainbiking.com.

Dax interviewed Steve Beckett on Episode 15.

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Episode 15 – Steve Beckett – Mountain Biking Coach a Three-peat State Champion – Part 2

Posted by shanecosby on December 9, 2015
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Skills + Confidence + Fitness = Championships

Steve and Carson Beckett, photo used with permission from Klix photography.

Steve Beckett helped start the Mountain Bike team at Marshall County High School as a way for his son Carson Beckett to have opportunity to ride and race with  his friends.  Steve’s coaching skills combined with the team work ethic has developed into a program that consistently finishes on the podium, winning its first three attempts at State Championships.  “There is no bench, there is no starting five… if you are willing to come to practice and put in the time, you are going to get to play in the game.”  MCHS competes in the Tennessee league of NICA.  To learn more about the league visit www.tennesseemtb.org

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Episode 15 – Steve Beckett – Mountain Biking Coach a Three-peat State Champion

Posted by shanecosby on November 18, 2015
Posted in: Character, Coaching, Development, High School, High School Girls, Life Sport, Middle School, Middle School Girls, Mountain Biking, Skills. Tagged: , , , .

Skills + Confidence + Fitness = Championships

Steve Beckett and his Carson after winning Third State Championship in Mountain Biking

Coach Steve Beckett and his Carson after winning Third State Championship in Mountain Biking. Photo used with permission, Klix Photography 2015

Steve Beckett helped start the Mountain Bike team at Marshall County High School as a way for his son Carson Beckett to have opportunity to ride and race with  his friends.  Steve’s coaching skills combined with the team work ethic has developed into a program that consistently finishes on the podium, winning its first three attempts at State Championships.  “There is no bench, there is no starting five… if you are willing to come to practice and put in the time, you are going to get to play in the game.”  MCHS competes in the Tennessee league of NICA.  To learn more about the league visit www.tennesseemtb.org

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