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Staying Motivated Amid Uncertainty: The Winter Track Team’s Unique Training Approach

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 Ethan Young '23
Staying Motivated Amid Uncertainty: The Winter Track Team’s Unique Training Approach
As COVID-19 cases rose and GFS transitioned to remote school, many winter sports teams were forced to switch to all-virtual, individualized training. However, the winter track team took on a different training approach to preserve a sense of community: Head coach Conrad Haber designed a hybrid winter training program to allow for a balance of both safe, in-person practices and...
Sportscoronavirus, COVID-19, remote learning, sports, track, winter

COVID-19’s Effect on Fall Sports

November 28, 2020 Sam Zimmer '23
COVID-19’s Effect on Fall Sports
Sports this fall season have been far from usual. Because of the collective decision of the Friends School League (FSL), all competition for the foreseeable future is postponed.
Sportscoronavirus, COVID-19, field hockey, fsl, soccer, sports, team sports, tennis

Going with the Mountain Elevation: How to Stay Calm and Cool on Four Scenic Bike Routes Just Outside the City

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 Amar Mohamed '22
Going with the Mountain Elevation: How to Stay Calm and Cool on Four Scenic Bike Routes Just Outside the City
I first started mountain biking over two years ago when my dad’s friend, Mahesh, took me on my first ride on Thanksgiving day. And boy, am I thankful for that ride, because mountain biking has become an integral part of me.
Features, Sportsbiking, hobbies, mountain biking, philadelphia, sports

Annual Germantown Community Tournament is a Slam Dunk!

December 30, 2019January 6, 2020 Sam Butler '22
Annual Germantown Community Tournament is a Slam Dunk!
The community tournament may lack the pressure of a Friends League duel, but it surely compensates with exciting play.
Features, Sportscommunity, sportsLeave a comment

Fourth and Twenty-Six: Soccer in America, and why we stink

March 11, 2013May 22, 2016 Henry Bushnell '13
Fourth and Twenty-Six: Soccer in America, and why we stink
Just a quick note before I start: this was intended to be a Philadelphia sports column. But at the moment, the city’s sports landscape is in a bit of a lull. Sure, I could write about Mike Vick and his new contract or Andrew Bynum and his knees, but I sense we need a break...
Sportshenry bushnell, olympics, soccer, sports

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