Varsity Track & Field

2018-2019 Trinity-Pawling Varsity Track and Field team

Team Overview

Philosophy

The goals of the Trinity-Pawling track and field program are aligned with that of USA Track and Field (USATF): athletes first, winning second. In and out of season, the coaching staff works with the team to develop themselves as well-rounded athletes. Workouts are tailored to the skill level of each athlete, and each athlete is given individual performance goals throughout the season to improve their overall fitness. The team continually challenges each other to work beyond their potential and strive for excellence in every event.

League

Each season, the team competes in dual meets against Founders League opponents, the Penn Relays, the Founders League Championship meet, and the Division 1 New England Prep School Championship meet. Numerous Trinity-Pawling athletes have won individual and relay events at these meets.

Facilities

Broenniman Track: Built in 2004. This 400-meter all-weather, 6-lane track ranks at the top among the School’s New England competitors.
Smith Field House: Opened in 2017
Schreiber Weight Room: Renovated in 2014
Pride Locker Room: Renovated in 2013

Questions about the Trinity-Pawling track and field program? Contact Head Coach Jim McDougal.

Meet the Coaches

Varsity Track & Field Coaches

Nick LaFontaine

Assistant Director of College Counseling, Mathematics Teacher

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Jim McDougal

History Department Chair

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About The Coaches

Head Coach Jim McDougal ran competitively both in high school and at Case Western Reserve University, where he earned 6 varsity letters in cross country and track and field. Coach McDougal holds a USATF Level 2 certification in distance running. He serves as chair of the History Department.
Assistant Coach Nick LaFontaine has coached at Division IAA, II and III schools. He is also Head Varsity Football Coach, Assistant Director of College Placement, and teaches math.

Schedule

Spring 2020 • Athletic Season Update

Due to the tremendous challenges that all schools are coping with surrounding the evolving COVID-19 situation, Trinity-Pawling, along with the Founders League, have made the decision to cancel the spring athletic season.

We understand how important interscholastic competition is for students and coaches, which makes this a very difficult decision. However, this is the most rational and appropriate step to reduce the risk of exposure on our campus and throughout the entire Founders League community. The health and safety of students and faculty continues to be our top priority.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Athletic Director Brian Foster ’79 at bfoster@trinitypawling.org.

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Athletic Recruiting

A Trinity-Pawling runner takes the lead during a track and field meet

A Trinity-Pawling runner runs in the 4x4 relay during a meet

A Trinity-Pawling track and field athlete competes during a meet

The USATF belief of "athletes first, winning second" summarizes our approach to the sport of track and field. The coaching staff works closely with each athlete to develop a training program to best help him achieve his individual training and competition goals. Athletes then work as a team to help each other improve and to learn the values of accountability and responsibility.
Head Coach Jim McDougal