Aaron Batey

Head xc coach, teacher

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

Youth sports in the US are a disaster driven by egos & money.

70% of kids drop out of sports by 13

Fear of failure & pressure to perform from parents & coaches is one of the biggest reasons

We need to do better

Here's my youth sports manifesto for parents. It's important:

[VBHS XC & TRACK @VBHSXCTRACK]

Congratulations to Abby McCarty for pre-qualifying in the 3200m run for the 5A State Meet!

[VBHS XC & TRACK @VBHSXCTRACK]

The Pointer XC teams open the 2023 season this Saturday at Elkins!

8:00 - HS Girls
8:30 - HS Boys
9:00 - MS/JH Girls
9:30 - MS/JH Boys

Meet Info - https://t.co/O9A4DJODC6

[Marlene Summerhill @mksummerhill]

@VBHSXCTRACK

[VBHS XC & TRACK @VBHSXCTRACK]

2023 season starts now! HS girls ready for the start of the Elkins Invitational

[Van Buren School District @VBSDPointers]

What an exciting way to kick off the school year! VBSD faculty & staff heard from District & community leaders at this morning's Convocation, as well as guest speaker, Tim Clue. VBSD also welcomed new teachers & enjoyed some "friendly" competition between campuses.

[Van Buren School District @VBSDPointers]

Welcome to VBSD! The District held New Teacher Orientation today for incoming faculty. We look forward to having these new #PointerProfessionals serving in our schools! #PointerPride

[VBHS XC & TRACK @VBHSXCTRACK]

Here is the 2023 Butterfield, Northridge, and Freshman Academy Cross Country schedule

[VBHS XC & TRACK @VBHSXCTRACK]

Here is the 2023 VBHS Cross Country schedule

[VBHS XC & TRACK @VBHSXCTRACK]

Speed development day for the cross country team in the PAC

[VBHS XC & TRACK @VBHSXCTRACK]

Pole vault practice has begun at the PAC! Unbelievable facility that supports many programs. VBSD continues to provide quality facilities!

[VBHS XC & TRACK @VBHSXCTRACK]

Rod Ray along with Steve Oury, Danny Westbrook, and Karl Koonce received the Carl E Steward Meritorious Service Award for their work on the AR/OK All-Star cross country meet. The award was presented at Arkansas Track & Field Hall of Fame banquet.

[Aaron Batey @CoachBatey]

@LittleRockTFXC

[VBHS XC & TRACK @VBHSXCTRACK]

2005 graduate of VBHS

7 time State Champion while at VBHS

2010 graduate of UA-Little Rock

11 time All Sun Belt Conference

2010-14 - Asst. XC and Track coach UA-Little Rock

2014-16 - Head XC and Asst. Track coach UA-Little Rock

2016-20 - Asst. XC and track coach UL-Lafayette

[Aaron Batey @CoachBatey]

@Cookie_Guidry @ObdariusW @DaGold3nChild Awesome job guys

[Aaron Batey @CoachBatey]

@R_Theyard99 @ObdariusW I’m blaming the jeans. But prob mostly old

[Aaron Batey @CoachBatey]

@R_Theyard99 @connorcooke440 I seeing this in your future

[Aaron Batey @CoachBatey]

@Cookie_Guidry That was a good week