FALL 2015
The mission of the Vassar Cross Country & Track Programs is to provide a meaningful, national caliber, athletics experience that fosters self-discovery and the skills necessary for a successful, purposeful life. Vassar Cross Country & Track encourages a competitive, cooperative, supportive team environment, in which student-athletes take accountability for developing their physical, psychological and emotional abilities through a balanced, committed and thorough approach to training, preparation and competition.
The goal is to see each student-athlete fulfill their highest level of ability athletically, and in doing so develop and grow as human beings.
The vision is for Vassar College Cross Country & Track to be perennial national caliber teams, and to be represented at the highest levels of league, region and national competition season after season.
Coach James:
Every August the days get just a bit shorter, the evenings occasionally crisp, and though it’s still hot we can feel the season shifting. Cross Country is coming. Ron starts talking about how there must be something wrong with him, that he gets this excited to watch the team run and be a part of this. My truck gets filled with field paint, cones, posts, flagging, stop watches and a bunch of students’ sweaty shirts and stinky spikes. Read more...
Coach Ron:
Dear All...Dear VCXCTF,
It is early morning here in New Paltz and I just went out (6:02 am) and took care of some personal business. The bright stars and cool air certainly makes one appreciative, even in the pre-dawn, for the wondrousness and the incomprehensible complexity of life. What an intro huh? Read more ...
Coach Justin:
Since my arrival onto the Vassar campus in January 2012, I’ve been working hard to build upon what Ron and James have created and established over the past 30+ years. I’m lucky to have both of them along side of me, and at the same time to have their trust and support as we continue to develop something that hopefully will stand the test of time and last. It’s not easy but it’s worth the effort. Read more ...
