06/17/2026
In 2013, I completed a BIG goal. 13 years ago I was hired to be the Boys Varsity Track and Field Coach for Rensselaer High School. I also was the head Coach of girls and boys sprinters/ jumpers. This was a huge honor for me personally and professionally.
Fast forward to two weeks ago. Now the year is 2026. I was buying a pair of sneakers at the mall. As I was discussing with one of the sales reps which size I would need for this pair of awesome shoes. I hear someone asked me if I have ever been the track coach at Rensselaer High School. I replied that I was the track coach there a long time ago! The young man states to me that he was one of the former track Athletes on my team! He is now 28 years YOUNG!
After talking with him for a little while, he says you got to look at this. I glanced at his phone screen and I saw this team photo that he had stored in his phone! We were both in shock! This was an excellent moment for both of us! It's an honor to coach. It's an honor to be selected to be a leader of the sport that you love and have so much passion for. When we have these moments as coaches with former students or Athletes, it lights up your heart with joy! ❤️
The best part about this photo is my 2 and 1/2-year-old son in my arms! CG2 was in my arms in this photo! At the same time I was looking at the photo, he was walking around the mall! Total full circle moment in my life!
Set BIG goals! Chase your dreams with passion! Enjoy life!!
Thank you ! You made my day! Get to the gym!!!
❤️🥊💪💯
Coach Curtis T. Groff
