Foundational for any great sports program is excellence in coaching. In her decades of coaching women’s basketball at Mitty, Head Coach Sue Phillips ('86) has imparted court skills that translate to life skills.
According to senior Marin Garand, “Last year, it was about pushing yourself and having fun. This year, we're focusing on the pushing part and being more serious about really trying to get far, especially since more and more girls and guys are joining.”
Mitty's nationally renown athletics program wouldn't be possible without experienced athletic trainers, which is why we asked trainer Chelsea Waldrup what her work looks like on a daily basis.
“We’re trying to control defensively where we’re sending people. And then offensively we’re controlling, playing downhill and getting into the paint. That’s kind of what we mean by applying force. In the last two games of last season, the other two teams dictated that and we didn’t," says Coach Kennedy.
Being fearless is a mindset that defines many great athletes. Ellie Kleinheinz’s indomitable spirit and competitive energy have catapulted the Mitty sophomore into becoming a rising star in luge for Team USA.
"As a senior, it means a lot to end on such a high note and to see the team grow so significantly throughout the season and battle through playoffs,” says senior Morgan Caldera.
The Women’s Varsity Volleyball team now has a 25-6 record and won their first seven games. Their success, however, is not by accident. There is an immense amount of mental and physical work that goes into their wins.
Cross country, on the surface, seems like a simple, individual sport—run as fast as you can. However, when examined more closely, it becomes clear that there is much more than what meets the eye.
With a dramatic comeback win over Bellarmine on Oct. 14—keyed by senior Danny Scudero's fourth-quarter kick return for a touchdown which was followed six seconds later by senior Steven Anaya's pick-six—the Monarchs improved their record to 6-1.
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