CCS Track and Field Honor Coaches named...

Congratulations to Jason Fung of Palo Alto HS and Mary Tuff of Mills HS for being named 2009 CCS Track and Field Honor Coaches.

The following is from the CCS press release about all the honor coaches which you find at this link:
http://www.cifccs.org/awards/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20Press%20Release%20-%20Spring%20Sports09.pdf

Jason Fung (pictured to the left courtesy of the paly voice) of Palo Alto High School has been the school’s Track & Field Coach since 2000. A graduate of Palo Alto HS, Jason returned to Palo Alto as an assistant coach in both football and track after finishing his undergraduate studies. In addition to his coaching duties, he was an aide in an alternative Learning Program for “at risk” students under Paul Jones, retired track coach, Palo Alto HS.

Earl Hansen, Palo Alto Athletic Director, says of Jason: “…The athletes respect and perform for Coach Fung…This is a tribute to his hard work and professional style. He is organized, knowledgeable and an intense competitor, students really respond to this style of coach. ……a man that is committed to being the best coach he can be and at the same time keeping everything in proper perspective. He works with all levels of the athletes that he has, not just the so-called elite athletes, he builds true track teams not just individuals.” Paul Jones, Palo Alto retired track coach, supports wholeheartedly the nomination of Jason Fung .

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Mary Tuff has been the Track & Field coach for Mills High School for four years. Prior to coming to Mills HS, she had coached Half Moon Bay for 4 years and San Mateo for 7 years. Mary also coaches the Mills HS Cross Country team. Mary has been a member of the New Balance Excelsior Track Club for 10 years and the USA T&F for Level 1 & III Sprints Coaches for 11 years.

Polly Wiard, Mills HS Athletic Department Chair, states: “Mary sets high standards and realistic goals for the individual and the team. She does not just send athletes out to run. She trains them in all aspects of the sport of running from weight training, nutrition and the different training programs in running. I quote my son …’Mary was an awe inspiring coach that provoked growth and development from her athletes. Her constant devotion to the sport enabled individuals such as myself to re-acquire a love lost for a sport through her engaging workouts, and insurmountable efforts to put the athlete first.’”