About Me
-Track and Field Coach at the Academy of the Holy Names since 2015-Head track and field coach at Tampa-Jesuit 2005-2009. State Runner-up 2006 & 2009-Head cross country coach at the Academy of Holy Names since 2005.-Track and XC Head Coach at St Thomas More Academy (DE) 2000-2001-Asst XC, indoor track, outdoor track coach at Cape Henlopen HS (DE) 1997-2000-Asst XC, Track coach at Tampa-Jesuit, 1994-1996-Jesuit Biology/chemistry/marine biology teacher since 2001-Jesuit '91 graduate, ran 3 years of XC, 4 yrs of T&F (100m-2mile, except for the hurdles!). -Member of '89 state runner-up XC team.-USATF Level 1 Coaching Certified-USATF Level 2 Endurance Events Certified (2017). I was an average runner. I’ve slowed down some
Discussion Posts
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| 4 days ago | State Track Meet 2021 |
| 3 months ago |
minimum number of track meets?
@Longhorn
It currently stands at 5 meets, doesn't necessarily have to be an invite
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| 3 months ago |
minimum number of track meets?
@mastersrunr
That's great news that it is under consideration.
It would be even more helpfu...
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| 4 months ago |
Form for Running Alternate at State Meet?
@gzugrave
In years past, I have filled out the form during course preview the day before the r...
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| 4 months ago |
State Meet on Sunday?
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| 4 months ago |
Tropical Storm
From FHSAA email: "Please be advised, the FHSAA office is closely monitoring Hurricane Eta and th...
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| 4 months ago |
Petition to increase fans at state finals
@lfcsumner3
While I strongly agree with this petition, at the risk of sounding a little "whine...
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| 4 months ago |
Track and Field 2021
I'm a coach of one of the 128 teams who did not advance to the state XC meet this year, who norma...
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| 4 months ago |
course map
@Coach_Skipper
Is it possible for a spectator (or coach) to see anything other than the start ...
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| 5 months ago |
State Championships Schedule
@fortmccoyk899
Thanks, apology accepted.
My reference to the wet bulb was not in literal te...
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| 5 months ago |
State Championships Schedule
@Aholmes80
If logistical reasons are the problem and the reason for having kids potentially ru...
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| 5 months ago |
State Championships Schedule
@John_Stevenson
I know no one here has control over this but....
I'm certainly thankful for...
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| 5 months ago |
State Meet Location ?
@multijumps
I saw that too.
I am assuming 2A can pick up their packets day of the race. Ha...
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| 6 months ago |
Any schools in NE Florida opting out of the State Series?
@TrackCoach72
If your main concern is meeting the 5-meet minimum rule, that rule has been waiv...
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| 6 months ago |
COVID Procedures
@coachbutler
You're a better than me. I think I would have drawn the line around 10+ hours!
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| 6 months ago |
COVID Procedures
@raybfree
For the other side of the debate:
I am also a coach and have my daughter on my te...
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| 6 months ago |
INDIVIDUAL COMPARATIVE EFFORT GOOGLE SHEET
@ncxctrackcoach
Since you're selling stuff here, I've got a few items that I created a while ago...
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| 8 months ago |
What was the results of the FHSAA meeting yesterday?
@ERYRC1
That’s a cruel joke
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| 8 months ago |
Heat
@ALLXC
This is going to close to our normal. In August and September we practice at 5 or 6 pm. ...
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| 8 months ago |
Heat
@coachbutler
It's only been 2 days but here's what I have so far.
TIME SHADE SUN A...
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| 8 months ago |
Heat
@coachbutler
I have my thermometer and I'm going to be taking the WBGT every hour from 6 am to...
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| 8 months ago |
Miami vs Tampa
@multijumps
I think 100 m would be enough. Or maybe I can tell him I measured a new course th...
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| 8 months ago |
Miami vs Tampa
@multijumps
Oh, I will concede when someone from AR shows up on the message board or in a clinic...
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| 8 months ago |
Miami vs Tampa
Tell me again how much hotter it is in Miami vs Tampa?
[url=https://www.timeanddate.com/weathe...
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| 9 months ago |
Large cross country meets versus dual meets
@mbecker
I think dual meets have their place and can be fun. But my experience with dual meet...
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| 1 year ago |
New Rules for 2020 Season.
@CoachGCracker
That's the point I was getting around to making. As a coach, I should have the...
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| 1 year ago |
New Rules for 2020 Season.
@klojacono
Are the names of participants in relays now required?
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| 1 year ago |
So much for the 4 x 800 / 4 x 400 state meet double....
@jlafollette
In an effort to put a positive spin on this: after looking over the new proposed...
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| 1 year ago |
So much for the 4 x 800 / 4 x 400 state meet double....
Good point, coach. Something seems off.
Using 2A as an example:
2:15 PM 2A 4x800m Relay Fi...
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| 1 year ago |
Class 2A Region 3 at Lemon Bay HS
@snowbird
I received official word form Alex at FHSAA too. It's on Nov 2.
Course Map link:...
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| 1 year ago |
FSU Track
@SeasonalRunner
Too many variables, like my oxygen in the forest observation.
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| 1 year ago |
FSU Track
@SeasonalRunner
It certainly made me laugh
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| 1 year ago |
Class 2A Region 3 at Lemon Bay HS
FHSAA website says 11/2, flrunners calendar says 11/1.
I'm going with FHSAA but just wanted to...
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| 1 year ago |
FSU Track
@Sum_boof_runner
Yes sir
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| 1 year ago |
FSU Track
@shortcourse
It's accurate. I measured it with my GPS ;)
On a related note, are wooded trails a...
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| 1 year ago |
ICYMI - FHSAA _ Track & FIeld State Series
@CoachHalliday
I know any schedule FHSAA puts out will upset someone. They will probably never ...
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| 1 year ago |
Florida Horse Park Race Videos
@columbiatrack
Very nice! Who provided the drone video?
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| 2 years ago |
Meet cancelled
@czarman
Hello Coach Bloom, how have you been?
-Ray Rodriguez
Ex-STMA coach
Ex-Cape coach
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| 2 years ago |
2019-20 FHSAA 2A Girls Rankings
@Adair Lyden
So much for “flying under the radar!” Thanks Adair! :)
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| 2 years ago |
FACA Cross Country Clinic, June 27-29
@southforkrunning
I did not give you my email:
Rrodriguez190@tampabay.rr.com
Thank you!
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| 2 years ago |
Jim Ryun Invite
@mlyons
Rick Moody!
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| 2 years ago |
State Meet pictures
@Lisajhaag
it's on the track page of FHSAA
[url=https://www.mainlightevents.com/]https://ww...
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| 2 years ago |
7th & 8th graders ??
@CoachGoingRogue
You're incorrect in your assessment that only private schools benefit from this.
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| 2 years ago |
Suggestion
@coachbutler
Coach I have good and bad news. I think your region meet is in Lake City not Lemon...
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| 2 years ago |
Regional Rain Date?
I'm checking a long range forecast and I'm seeing a good chance for rain on Saturday, Apr 27. If...
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| 2 years ago |
Tampa bay area Distance carnival May 10 or May 11
@coachboza
Fantastic news!
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| 2 years ago |
State Meet schedule
@EdwardsMom05
So, is it the 2020 season where there will be no prelims in the 4x400?
I can'...
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| 2 years ago |
After watching the Mile Indoor World record get missed by .01 seconds...
@Coach_Hill
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74H0EHxyuuE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7...
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| 2 years ago |
New XC Classifications!
I keep clicking the refresh button on the FHSAA web site, hoping to see the new classifications.
...
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| 2 years ago |
We want TODD GRASLEY back!
I'm playing devil's advocate:
Does everyone feel as if Todd was that good at the very BEGINNIN...
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