He said he keeps up with the junior varsity boys. He admits that at age 52 it's tougher to keep up than it used to be. As a coach, Mahoney says he feels it's important to look beyond the obsessive parents, the driven coaches and the egotistical athletes. He remembers those special moments that have made it all worthwhile. I have seen a young girl crying because she was too injured to run an agonizing three-mile race with her teammates.
Sports can provide moments of truth.
They can be an avenue of courage, selflessness, discipline, pride and love. Discipline and love - that's what coaching cross country is all about for Andy Mahoney. All Rights Reserved.