|
In
1999, Woodward Park Recreation Center advertised for a new track
program. It was then Dwayne Logan, Head Coach at that time, who would
organize a handful of kids into the Woodward Park Track Team. The team
gelled quickly and begin to grow rapidly in numbers, and experienced
assistant coaches were brought in to help train the kids.
Some kids joined for exercise, some kids joined for competition. Some
were prompted by their parents; others were motivated by their desire
to win a race. The team began competing in Recreation meets and ran
under Woodward Park Recreation Center. In 2003, Coach Dwayne took the
team on a National Circuit under former team name Scioto Track
Club. Since that time the club has developed several State
Champions and National Qualifiers and even a National Medalist.
Unexpectedly, a family was born, friendships formed, and with the end
of the 2008 track season, it was decided it was time for a new
beginning. Coach Dwayne is no longer the Head Coach. He is currently
serving as an Administrator but does find time to help out on the
coaching side when needed. At the conclusion of the 2008 season ending
pizza party, it was very clear than that the team would go on new wave
and elect a Board of Directors. This helped Coach Dwayne organize the
team for 2009, and the Ohio Lightning Track and Field Club was formed.
|
