We are Making a Difference

Besides honoring the long tenure of Coach Groves, a big goal of our group is to promote the current and future of the Penn State Track and Field (and Cross Country) Programs.  Huge strides have been made already and we really are only in the infancy of the effort.  The current Coaching Staff and Athletic Department have praised our efforts and have discussed how impressed they are. 

Hard, objective evidence will, of course come with more Big Ten Championships, Penn Relays Championships of America victories and NCAA triumphs and the like.  But the subjective evidence is already appearing.

"Also, the support from former teammates and alumni makes a huge difference as I progress in this sport. I got emails, messages, phone calls, etc etc from alumni congratulating me and wishing me good luck. I tried to really embody the heart of a nittany lion and these comments absolutely made me excited to continue representing the great alumni from Penn State."  -Tyler McCandless in an interview following his San Francisco Half-Marathon victory.

Tyler's progression in the sport is a testament to the work ethic, values, comraderie and spirit that comes from a program with a rich history and continued support in doing things the "right way".  Our meager efforts do make a difference.  Kudos to Clark Haley,  Harry Smith and the rest of gang for keeping our group going.  It's not about the golf, unless you speak to them when making up foursomes.