Coach's Corner- Sherry Chaney

It's midnight in downtown Cullman, while most are asleep, Coach Sherry Chaney is running. The elementary and middle school P.E. teacher was competing in the Cullman Midnight 5K run. She was doing something she loves, something she has an obvious passion for; running.

Now, Coach Chaney wants to share her love of running with athletes at Holly Pond. This year, Chaney has started the Holly Pond Cross Country team. Although individuals have competed in Cross Country before, (Jordan King's individual state championships in 2004 and 2005), this is the first varsity cross country team in Holly Pond High history. "I'm very excited, this is my passion now." said Chaney. The Cross Country team now has 11 varsity runners and 7 middle school runners. "I have a great group, we had our first practice on Monday." With their first meet just 2 weeks away, the team has hit the ground running, literally.

Mrs. Chaney's love for running was evident this spring when she started the Holly Pond Bronco Stampede 5K. With a big number of Broncos running both young and old, Chaney was extremely impressed by the community's excitement for running. "That was a big success. We're going to continue it next year." It has always been said that running is an uncontainable passion, and as the team starts it's inaugural season, that passion will hopefully lead to victory.