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Team: Wayzata (MN)
Analysis: Wayzata finished seventh last season at NXN, was first at NXR Heartland and won a Class AA title in Minnesota. On paper, it's one of the strongest clubs in the country, with an average 5K of 17:46.79 and a spread of just 66 seconds. Plus, the squad returns five of seven from its team last season.
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How long have you coached at your school?
26 years
What is your meet schedule this fall?
- Aug 31: St Olaf Showcase
- Sept 15: Metro
- Sept 22: Milaca
- Sept 29: Griak/Wilmar
- Oct 11: Lake Conference
How has summer training been different for your team in 2018 as opposed to year's past? Or what are the small differences in training that you've seen this offseason?
They are an older team, so their volume has gone up with their age. That's the big difference.
Which athletes do you see as the probable top five this season?
| Emma Atkinson | 11 |
| Caroline Sassan | 11 |
| Rhynn Paulsen | 11 |
| Emelia Arnone | 10 |
| Abigail Nechanicky | 8 |
| Lauren McCollor | 10 |
| Mara McCollor | 12 |
Who are your team captains or leaders? Based on your finish at state, region and NXN last year, how has your team continued to work toward new goals this fall?
Most of our returning seniors are captains and they work very hard in getting our team integrated as almost a family. We have several goals for our team. One goal is to be a national caliber team, another is be the best JV we can be, a third is to find something that each individual can contribute no matter their ability. Pretty simple.
Who are some new faces who will make an impact on your team this year? (i.e. freshmen, transfers, runners who have improved a lot)
We do not like to name kids that could break out because we have a few and it would be unfair if we miss a few.
What are some principle workouts your team does during the season?
Lots of threshold, tempo type running, along with speed development. The weight room is really important too. I think we are no different from most successful programs.
What will be the biggest reason why your team is successful this season?
We have very motivated, talented individuals that really work well together. They've be there before which is a huge advantage.
What will be the biggest obstacle or challenge facing your team this season?
Like all teams, staying healthy. They train so well we have to watch them very closely.
How has your team's culture changed in the 25 years since you began coaching at Wayzata?
We spend so much time on team building and the psychology of performance now than we used to. It really has helped to get more out of workouts and racing.
What are your top three goals for the team this fall?
Be a team that meets all of our kids needs, continue improving in the little details you need to do in being a high performing team, and make sure that we have the right balance to the sport and life around us. This is true for coaches as well as our athletes. We get so excited for our kids that we as a staff can really get obsessive! Ha ha
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Returning 5K Times Based On The 2017 Season
| 2 | Wayzata High School (MN) | |||
| 1) Emma Atkinson | 17:15.11 | |||
| 2) Caroline Sassan | 17:17.60 | |||
| 3) Rhynn Paulsen | 17:56.94 | |||
| 4) Lauren Mccollor | 18:02.24 | |||
| 5) Emelia Arnone | 18:22.04 | |||
| Average Time: 17:46.79 Total Time: 1:28:53.93 1-5 Split: 1:06.93 | ||||
| 6) Julia Beckman | 18:49.18 | |||
| 7) Mara Mccollor | 19:19.09 | |||
Returning 1600m Times Based On The 2018 Season
| 2 | Wayzata High School (MN) | |||
| 1) Caroline Sassan | 4:57.69 | |||
| 2) Emma Atkinson | 5:01.26 | |||
| 3) Rhynn Paulsen | 5:12.78 | |||
| 4) Lauren Mccollor | 5:20.15 | |||
| 5) Julia Beckman | 5:30.08 | |||
| Average Time: 5:12.39 Total Time: 26:01.96 1-5 Split: 32.39 | ||||
| 6) Samantha Corning | 5:30.92 | |||
| 7) Grace Link | 5:31.06 | |||
Returning 3200m Times Based On The 3200m Season
| 2 | Wayzata High School (MN) | |||
| 1) Emma Atkinson | 11:02.86 | |||
| 2) Caroline Sassan | 11:03.60 | |||
| 3) Rhynn Paulsen | 11:07.85 | |||
| 4) Lauren Mccollor | 11:17.10 | |||
| 5) Anna Bartels | 11:36.52 | |||
| Average Time: 11:13.59 Total Time: 56:07.93 1-5 Split: 33.66 | ||||
| 6) Emelia Arnone | 11:36.85 | |||
| 7) Julia Beckman | 11:53.61 | |||
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| MILESPLIT50 TEAM RANKINGS COUNTDOWN | |
|---|---|
| Aug. 14 -- Cardinal Gibbons (NC) | |
| Aug. 14 -- Bozeman (MT) | |
| Aug. 14 -- Mountain View (ID) | |
| Aug. 14 -- Fort Wayne Carroll (IN) | |
| Aug. 14 -- Farmington (MN) | |
| Aug. 15 -- North Central (WA) | |
| Aug. 16 -- Saratoga Springs (NY) | |
| Aug. 17 -- Bishop Guertin (NH) | |
| Aug. 18 -- Muskego (WI) | |
| Aug. 19 -- Blacksburg (VA) | |
| Aug. 20 -- Pine Crest (FL) | |
| Aug. 21 -- Buchanan (CA) | |
| Aug. 22 -- Liverpool (NY) | |
| Aug. 23 -- Battle Mountain (CO) | |
| Aug. 24 -- Yorkville (IL) | |
| Aug. 25 -- Edina (MN) | |
| Aug. 26 -- Lone Peak (UT) | |
| Aug. 27 -- Claremont (CA) | |
| Aug. 28 -- Centerville (OH) | |
| Aug. 29 -- Jesuit (OR) | |
| Aug. 30 -- Fayetteville-Manlius (NY) | |
| Aug. 30 -- Naperville North (IL) | |
| Aug. 30 -- Great Oak (CA) | |
| Aug. 30 -- Wayzata (MN) | |
| Aug. 30 -- Mountain Vista (CO) | |
| Aug. 31 |