{"id":1307,"date":"2019-10-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-02T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webinology.website\/nation2021\/coachup-athletes-race-in-the-junior-olympics\/"},"modified":"2021-11-30T12:00:35","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T17:00:35","slug":"coachup-athletes-race-in-the-junior-olympics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachup.com\/nation\/articles\/coachup-athletes-race-in-the-junior-olympics","title":{"rendered":"CoachUp Athletes Race in the Junior Olympics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><sub>Pictured above is CoachUp Track &amp; Field\/Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach, Rich Harper, and his athlete, Ian Koe. Pictures courtesy of Coach Harper.<\/sub>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In July, Sid Kumar and Ian Koe raced in their first ever Junior Olympic Championship meet. Both from the San Francisco Bay Area and gifted runners, the two had been dominating their high school and middle school meets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOften times, at school meets, the coach just tells me to win,\u201d said Ian, \u201cso, I do not have to worry too much about doing exceptionally well.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When comparing the runners to the competition, their team coaches knew Ian and Sid were locks to win and needed little additional training to win. If their kids were going to improve, Ian and Sid\u2019s parents knew they needed to look outside their team environment for advice.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>That\u2019s where CoachUp Coach, Rich Harper, steps in.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coach Harper, an accomplished track athlete himself, has a history of coaching successful runners. For example, one of his clients, Sophia, is a nationally-ranked collegiate runner who Coach Harper has been coaching for 18 months. Coach Harper was exactly what Sid and Ian needed to reach another level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/d3j2bju5c7tc02.cloudfront.net\/2019_40\/cropped-63705627801697732206592437b992613cbd4537446586eab9b296ef9d.jpg\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/d3j2bju5c7tc02.cloudfront.net\/2019_40\/cropped-63705627801697732206592437b992613cbd4537446586eab9b296ef9d.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3j2bju5c7tc02.cloudfront.net\/2019_40\/cropped-63705627801697732206592437b992613cbd4537446586eab9b296ef9d.jpg\" alt=\"06592437b992613cbd4537446586eab9b296ef9d.jpg\" width=\"422\" height=\"280\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/d3j2bju5c7tc02.cloudfront.net\/2019_40\/cropped-63705627801697732206592437b992613cbd4537446586eab9b296ef9d.jpg\"><\/a><sub><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Rich Harper, a gold-level strength &amp; conditioning and track &amp; field CoachUp coach)<\/span><\/em><\/sub><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two years ago, Ian and Sid began to form their relationship with Coach Harper. However, the two reached him through different means. Sid\u2019s mom Swarnali noticed how \u201cinspiring and optimistic he was\u201d while watching him coach another athlete at San Mateo College, knowing this type of enthusiasm and energy for running was just what her son needed to improve.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, Ian had been the one in his family to take the initiative. \u201cWe took the lead in reaching out and finding a private coach,\u201d Ian\u2019s father Gary noted. \u201cHowever, it was Ian who expressed interest in running and wanting to improve beyond the training he was receiving in school.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/d3j2bju5c7tc02.cloudfront.net\/2019_40\/cropped-637056270089160766IMG1559.JPG\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/d3j2bju5c7tc02.cloudfront.net\/2019_40\/cropped-637056270089160766IMG1559.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d3j2bju5c7tc02.cloudfront.net\/2019_40\/cropped-637056270089160766IMG1559.JPG\" alt=\"IMG_1559.JPG\" width=\"291\" height=\"388\" data-mce-data-src=\"https:\/\/d3j2bju5c7tc02.cloudfront.net\/2019_40\/cropped-637056270089160766IMG1559.JPG\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 291px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 291\/388;\"><\/a><\/span><sub><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Ian Koe with some of his running medals)<\/span><\/em><\/sub><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When they first came to Coach Harper, both needed help on their form and technique. Thankfully, Rich specializes in just those elements. \u201cI teach kids how to run,\u201d Harper stated.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the smallest tips like controlled arm movement, lifting their knees, and leaning into turns, helped dramatically and moved Ian and Sid closer to achieving their goals.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAs I include each adjustment that he mentions,\u201d Ian said, \u201cI feel a lot stronger as a runner. When I compare myself to other athletes that I compete against, I often do not see myself as the strongest physically, however my technique is able to push me ahead of the competition in some cases.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though Coach Harper enhanced their technical skills, Ian and Sid were still inexperienced when it came to running against equally talented athletes, and he knew preparing their mental game was just as important as their technique.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe\u2019re talking 17,000 people in the stands,\u201d said Coach Harper. \u201cIt\u2019s a huge, gigantic scoreboard where you can see the race, people from all over the country are there, so you have to coach them not to get caught up in the hype.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/d3j2bju5c7tc02.cloudfront.net\/2019_40\/cropped-637056277192190758SidRunning2.png\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/d3j2bju5c7tc02.cloudfront.net\/2019_40\/cropped-637056277192190758SidRunning2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d3j2bju5c7tc02.cloudfront.net\/2019_40\/cropped-637056277192190758SidRunning2.png\" alt=\"Sid Running 2.png\" width=\"288\" height=\"475\" data-mce-data-src=\"https:\/\/d3j2bju5c7tc02.cloudfront.net\/2019_40\/cropped-637056277192190758SidRunning2.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 288px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 288\/475;\"><\/a><sub><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Sid Kumar training for a meet)<\/span><\/em><\/sub><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe competition is way high,\u201d Sid said, \u201cmore people, more competitive, more nerve wracking.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They needed that push, that extra encouragement on top of skill, to know they could take on some of the more seasoned runners.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way Coach Harper achieved this was leading Ian and Sid to figure out what they needed to work on themselves. \u201cI just try to get them to think,\u201d Coach Harper stated. \u201cEvery time I ask a question, it\u2019s always a rhetorical. I just want them to be able to think and focus.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By uncovering their weaknesses on their own, Sid and Ian grew confident in their abilities.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>In their Regional Junior Olympic Championship, both Ian and Sid set personal records in the 400m dash and both finished third in their heat. Not only did they perform outstandingly, they each qualified for the National Junior Olympic Championship<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly, Coach Harper\u2019s training had paid off. \u201cI was not particularly sure how to feel when I had reached the Junior Olympics. It was not clear to me what it really meant and how hard it was going to be to compete there,\u201d Ian said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When they walked into the Sacramento State track on the day of the national meet three weeks after the qualifiers, Coach Harper noticed how the two were taking advantage of all the perks of performing at such a prestigious event.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSid talked about how they treated us like royalty. They gave us water, we had tents, they gave us oranges so we can rehydrate, and then they talked about the professionalism and the beautiful stadium, the track, so this is something they won\u2019t forget,\u201d recalls Coach Harper.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it came time to run, the two were more than ready to compete with the other star athletes. Coach Harper\u2019s training paid off\u2014both had phenomenal races. In Ian\u2019s case, he placed 33<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the nation, while Sid ended in 26<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The two had come a long way from the high school track, and not only had they evolved in their running style, but off the track as well.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAs a parent,\u201d Ian\u2019s father, Gary, noted, \u201cthe two areas that we see the most improvement are confidence and work ethic. Coach Harper is such a positive person and has given Ian a great deal of confidence.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though Sid and Ian were the ones competing, the national meet had a deep impact on Coach Harper himself. It was a coming home for him. Sid and Ian brought Coach Harper right back to the place he last competed in track &amp; field.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThat floored me right there,\u201d he reflected. \u201cThat was definitely a highlight. They brought me back so I give kudos to them!\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even with Sid and Ian\u2019s stellar performances during the event, and despite their hard work in training on the journey there, only after the Junior Olympics were over did Coach Harper realize the significance of the moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt didn\u2019t dawn on me until after it was over. That\u2019s when I was like wow this is really big. Those kids made it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though they competed at the highest level in their sport, Sid and Ian still have greater aspirations. Ian is currently training to beat his school\u2019s record of 48.5 seconds in the 400m and is even trying to set it two seconds faster, which would solidify his place in school history. Sid, meanwhile, is hoping his success gets the attention of a D1 college and aims to obtain an athletic scholarship.&nbsp; The two continue to work with their coach, and Coach Harper himself took some lessons out of the experience.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When asked if stories such as Ian and Sid\u2019s are some of the bright sides of coaching, Harper answered, \u201cThat actually motivated me to take coaching to another level. CoachUp has been great for me. I learned so much about getting an individual kid ready for this big dance, this big show, and it\u2019s awesome.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even some of Ian\u2019s high school teammates and coaches have noticed the bond between the two and have asked about how they, too, can get involved. With a promising track &amp; field career ahead of them, Ian and Sid have evolved into champion runners and role models for other athletes, thanks in large part to Coach Harper\u2019s wisdom and coaching.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em><em>CoachUp is the safest and easiest way to find a coach for personalized training. 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