This week’s guest is Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association Hall of Fame Coach Julie Collins.

This week’s guest is Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association Hall of Fame Coach Julie Collins.  Julie’s first experience with competitive track and cross country growing up in Smithfield, RI was in middle school in one of the first organized programs in the state for middle school girls in the 1970’s. She also ran with the Ocean State Track Club all women’s team organized by legendary coach John Hird before attending Providence College.  After a successful career at PC Julie turned to coaching in her mid 20’s as a way to break up the day while caring for her young family.  With the support of several key mentors, Julie coached countless young men and women to athletic and academic success.  We hope you enjoy listening to her story of her passion for coaching and helping young adults navigate their way through high school.  Exceptional coaches at the high school level are hard to find.  If you were coached by Julie, or were a parent of one of her athletes, consider yourself fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with one of the best coaches in the state of Massachusetts.