Track Coach Also an Athletic Trainer Track coach Anthony Jackson on working two jobs. By Santina Davalos
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orking one job is hard as it is, but working two takes it to another level. However, Anthony Jackson is a prime example of the hard work and dedication it takes to keep up with the responsibility it comes with. Track Coach Anthony Jackson has been the coaching track since he was out of high school. Throughout that time, he has also taken his knowledge and talents to help people outside of the AHS community. Jackson isn’t just a track coach, he also works as an athletic trainer. Jackson uses the knowledge and experience he has gained from being an athletic trainer to better his coaching. It takes a lot of commitment to take on multiple roles like Jackson does. Jackson revealed how athletic training and his experience has influenced his coaching. “They kind of both go hand in hand, I can approach their workouts differently so we aren’t always doing the same dull thing. ” Senior Chris Michael Velasquez has been doing track at AHS for the past 4 years and has become very familiar with the coaching staff. Velasquez has witnessed first hand, the type of effort that goes into coaching. “It’s nice to know that he knows a lot about the healthiest ways to do things.” Velasquez said. Jackson overall appreciates doing both things. “It helps me be creative.” Jackson said. •
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