NATASHA STRUMP

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Westminster Christian School / Baylor University

Although Coach Crate was only my coach for one track season (my senior year), he left a huge impression on me. You will never meet a coach that is more invested in your success than Alan. His attention to detail, his passion and his belief in the ability of every one of his athletes is like nothing I have seen before. His training is tough but it makes you tougher. If you want to be an incredible athlete, Coach Crate can take you there.

Coach's note:  Despite being seriously injured for 2/3 of her senior track season, Natasha was the regional champion in the 800, setting the Westminster Christian's school record in the process. She was also the anchor for her regional championship 800 meter relay team.  Natasha placed 5th in the State 1A in the 1600 and was recruited by and now runs for Baylor University. 

TUCKER HUNDLE

BRCS

Coach Crate was my high school cross country and track & field coach. I was under his training for 4 years and he helped me achieve all of my running career goals. As a result of his training, I was able to become the 2015 Cross Country 1A State Champion and the 2016 Outdoor 3200m 1A State Runner-up. He prepared me to go on and compete on a scholarship for a nationally-ranked collegiate cross country and track & field team.

Tucker was the 2015 Sun Sentinel & Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach County Cross Country Runner of the year.  He was also voted FL.milesplit.com Florida cross country runner of the year.  Tucker received a full academic & athletic scholarship to Lee University. Despite there being 7 high schools with cross country teams in Boca Raton, with a combined existence of 290 years, Tucker is the only boy to have ever been crowned State Champion from Boca.