New coach an old friend in cross country |
| July 31, 2013 |
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Badger cross country runners returning from last
year will be meeting a new coach, again. Tyler Warner, who did his student teaching at BFHS and will launch his career as an educator here this year, was an assistant coach under Paul Bonnell last year. After nearly a decade, Bonnell stepped down earlier this year, and on unanimous approval of the school board Tuesday, Warner steps up ... and into the shoes of the very coach who instilled his love of the sport. Warner began running cross country in 2006 as a Bonners Ferry Badger, and after graduating here and earning his degree, he's back home. His mentor, Coach Bonnell, is not only handing over the reins, but assisting. The first day of cross country practice will be at 4 p.m. Friday, August 16. "We will be meeting in the home bleachers at the football field to hand out paperwork, meet and greet teammates and coaches, and discuss the new season," Warner said. "Students should be prepared to go for a run, which includes having proper footwear, adequate water, and proper clothing." He reminds students that free physicals for freshmen, juniors and all new participants will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 6 at Boundary Community Hospital. Parents should be present to sign related paperwork for the physicals." Student athletes interested in trying out for cross country can contact Coach Warner at (208) 946-0612 or the high school office. Regardless of how the season goes, one thing is certain ... this coach is hitting the ground running! |