Quotes by Dan Fuller

“The response was overwhelmingly positive from the East Texas High School coaches.”

“The selection panel had a daunting task to choose 20 players for the game, but we do fell that this group of young, talented players will put on an excellent display of basketball skill and good sportsmanship.”

“Were shooting for 1,500 if possible. The gym holds 2,200. Wed love to sell it out. Weve had a little bit more media coverage and marketing this year, so hopefully well have a larger turnout.”

“Of our 49 boys, 17 are freshmen, so were still teaching some of the guys this isnt middle school anymore. Some of the freshmen are helping in relays and others are challenging in open events. Six or seven will make an immediate impact. Were talking about kids that maybe lost one meet in seventh and eighth grade, so theyre good athletes.”

“Im on the warpath for athletes from summer football conditioning all the way into the spring. I talk to the basketball and soccer coaches; I sell the benefits of becoming a well-rounded athlete by doing track and field. No matter what sport youre in, track can help. Running isnt a punishment like it is in other sports. We make it fun and trick the kids into working hard.”