Name: Kaesha George
School: Monett
Q: What does your training look like right now given the current situation?
A: Our coaches send us workouts and I run the sprint workouts daily. I am spending more time working on drills and throwing javelin.
Q: What are you doing to stay busy other than run/throw right now?
A: I am spending more time with family, working, and relaxing.
Q: What was your most memorable race/moment?
A: I was really excited to compete at the Girls Night Out meet in Springfield my sophomore year because we didn't compete there my freshman year. My grandpa passed away the week before but because of Easter, his funeral was pushed back to the day of this meet. I wasn't sure if I would compete at this meet but I knew my papa would want me to. I went to the funeral and then rushed to the bus so I could compete. I had most of my family show up throughout the meet. I had a great day throwing javelin although I threw early in the meet and had to wait several hours to find out I won the meet and set a new PR.
Q: What was the funniest thing that happened during your running career?
A: I was running the final leg in the 4x400 relay my freshman year and dove across the finish line to win....it was a practice meet.
Q: Who would you consider your biggest competition over your four years?
A: I would say that I am my biggest competition because I have always been so hard on myself. I always want to be better and always want to do better for my team.
Q: What was your greatest accomplishment?
A: Back to Back state champion and class 4 state record in javelin
Q: If you could do it all over again what would you change about your running/throwing career in high school?
A: Cherish the moments instead of putting so much pressure on myself.
Q: What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome?
A: Time management for all the events. Practice started at 3:30 and most days I didn't pick up a javelin until 5:45-6:00.
Q: What will you miss the most?
A: I will miss my teammates, coaches, and the friendships I have made from other schools.
Q: What advice would you give to younger athletes?
A: Always work hard and strive for the things you want to achieve. When you have difficulties, do not let them define you but turn them into motivation to be better.
Q: What kind of an impact has your coach had on you and your team?
A: Our coaches are very encouraging and always positive. Our coaches do not only make us better athletes but better people.
Q:What are your college plans?
A: University of Missouri to major in Early Childhood Education and throw javelin.
Q:Who would you like to say 'thank you' to?
A: My mom for always pushing me to be my very best in all that I do. She is the best coach and supports me through all of my highs and lows. I would also like to thank my family for always supporting me and traveling to all the meets to watch me throw. I would also like to thank Coach Halter for believing in me as a future tiger.
Q:Is there anything else you'd like to add?
A: Seniors- Wow! We have so many goals and aspirations for our final season. I know it is hard to not wonder or think about the what ifs for our season. I encourage you to stay strong and know that we have so much to be thankful for throughout our high school career. I love sports and I really want to compete this track season but understand that this is out of our hands. I still work out daily and still prepare for what is to come not knowing if it will ever be. Good luck in your training! Good luck in your last weeks of your senior year! Good luck competing! Good luck to those of you going on to the next level!