Course helps coaches cope with demanding parents in high school sports
Veteran coach Harold Shepherd explains how parental pressure and low pay strain high school athletics. A St Thomas University course, piloted by coaches in Minnesota and Iowa, trains adults to manage tough parent dynamics and keep athletes focused on education and the game.
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Brick brothers race modifieds in West Liberty showdown
West Liberty Raceway hosts the Brick brothers Darrall 40 and Gerry 38 from West Branch as 18-year veteran Darrall and his younger sibling race No 22 and No 36 modifieds. Both are Iowa City firefighters balancing work and late Saturday night racing.
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Iowa City
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Waves win first all city swim crown at Ellis Pool
Cedar Rapids Waves captured first all city title at the All City Swim Meet with 706.5 points, beating Bowman Woods and Cedar Rapids Country Club. Records fell across 68 events led by Waves swimmers Whitney Woolstr ehill Hayley Fry Naomi Fottral Nichole Deklotz and Jacob Luth John Hennessey Zach Roby Rob Writjes.
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Keflezighi wins Bix 7 in hot, tough race near Iowa City
Meb Keflezighi led from the start to win the Bix 7 in 32:36 as Abdirahman trailed by over a minute. De Reuck finished second, with 16,000 runners and walkers competing on a hilly 7-mile course. Local runner Shaun Allen led Iowans in 37:46 while Libbie Hickman and Rod DeHaven placed well in their divisions.
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Cascade
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Cedar Rapids
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