Ethan McDonald

Head Girls & Boys XC - Distance Track & Field @WylieXC_TF - Level 1 USATF - UNT '03 #GoMeanGreen - #Hookem

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

God does not bless any conflict. Anyone who is a disciple of Christ, the Prince of Peace, is never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs. Military action will not create space for freedom or times of #Peace, which comes only from the patient promotion of coexistence and dialogue among peoples.

[Ethan McDonald @CoachMickyD]

@krassenstein @AshleyDCan This must not be just women. I've changed my address for my voter registration 3 times as of yesterday since moving in Sept. They still have my old address on file.😐 It takes up to 30 days to receive your new card. Anything to steal an election...🤬

[Ethan McDonald @CoachMickyD]

@JerkStoreManagr @RobSchneider The US dollar hasn't been backed by the gold standard since the 70s. US currency is what's called "fiat" money. It has no real value. The only thing that gives it value is the fact that the government tells us it has value and we accept it as payment for goods and services.

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@CoachTummins

[Ethan McDonald @CoachMickyD]

Unpopular Opinion - Ethics of reporting results. Coaches have gotten too comfortable with reporting bogus results since COVID. It's obvious when you run a short course, runners wear GPS watches, & Google Maps allows you to measure.

[Ethan McDonald @CoachMickyD]

@CoachTummins

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@CoachTummins

[Ethan McDonald @CoachMickyD]

It really isn't that difficult to properly measure a course. It may take a couple of times to get it just right, it's called do diligence. But when you find your course is short, report it for what it is. We gotta do better. We gotta be better. You're setting an example.

[Ethan McDonald @CoachMickyD]

I've found courses reported as a 5k that were 2.93-2.96. Why? If you can't get a 5k, get a 3 mi, and report your results as such. Especially, District. You're not helping by misrepresenting results, and you're over-inflating stats. It looks sus when season trends don't match up.

[Wylie Pirates XC and T&F @WylieXC_TF]

Congrats Wylie Pirates XC for finishing District strong on a tough hilly course & advancing to Region! #AHMORunXC @WylieISD @WHSPirates @CoachCarter68
@AhmoCaptain @TXMileSplit @TexasXCCoaches @WylieNews
VG-🥉
VB- Champions 🏆🥇
JVG- Champions 🏆🥇
JVB- Champions 🏆🥇

[Ethan McDonald @CoachMickyD]

@MikeCunningham @xactrak @coach_edmonson @THSCAcoaches

[Ethan McDonald @CoachMickyD]

@coach_edmonson @xactrak @THSCAcoaches Awesome! Thank you!

[Ethan McDonald @CoachMickyD]

Another reason for the importance of summer training. It builds confidence for when the season begins. It lightens the load when you hit Aug-Nov because you know you've prepared & laid the foundation for the season. #AHMORun☠️ #CrossCountry #SummerMilesNovSmiles😁

[Ethan McDonald @CoachMickyD]

Embrace change, it can be a stepping stone toward something greater. It challenges you to break out of your comfort zone & embrace a #growthmindset. You grow through struggles & hardships by learning to overcome & building confidence to tackle what's next. #ResilienceIsKey

[Ethan McDonald @CoachMickyD]

As I stated, everything's about progression. I'll never throw you out to the wolves. You've been building up your mileage. It's about confidence. Be confident. They got it done as a grp! One even said it felt great!

[Ethan McDonald @CoachMickyD]

It's been a long while since @WylieXC_TF XC girls & boys have been combined under 1 coach. There's always hesitation w/ change. The girls have bought in to the change!
There was concern about their 9mi run on Sat. Never gone over 6 before the merge, but had progressed to 8 since.

[Ethan McDonald @CoachMickyD]

@CoachCannon15 This has been my argument for several years, especially w/ distance. What we're seeing today is ego coaching. It's not for the benefit of the athletes. It's for notoriety, & the media keeps glorifying it. I'd rather my athletes have growth in college than fade into obscurity.

[DJ Brock @CoachDJBrock]

🚨OPINION🚨

As long as track at the HS level remains a “come and hang out” sport…

It will never advance at the professional level.

As long as it’s allowed to be considered an “activity” instead of a COMPETITIVE SPORT, it will not reach the masses the way it should

[Ethan McDonald @CoachMickyD]

@CoachDJBrock