Gary Towne : Speakers & Interviews

This is why Chico runners are the tightest team around. This is what you want from a team- of course running fast is important, but more important is being part of a tight, supportive team, and even more important than that is to have, when you're done, a set of memories that are among the sweetest in your life, and most important of all is to have, when you're done, to have the true, close friends that you will keep for the rest of your life. That's why, when you go to the track, Chico runners run faster than their talent should let them- because they have trained for the long term, and because they have a crew of homeboys and homegirls on the side of the track cheering them harder than other teams cheer their teammates. Gary has created a culture there that is more positive than any coach I know.

We are very pleased that our son chose Chico. Gary's approach sounds like the Athlete-Centered Coaching advocated in "Take the Lead" by Scott Simmons (5 time NAIA CC Coach of the year) and Will Freeman.

My non runner wife who watched this interview with me said it best "you know he's a really nice guy"

Gary has a true passion for coaching and his athletes polish that desire everyday. He is a real success story.

Hey this guy looks like my cousin Ricky. He was a really good runner too.

Of course they get talent! Gary wouldn't be doing his job if they didn't.

If you think Chico doesn't get talent, then you don't know what you are talking about, and you don't do your homework.

It's not hard. Get all the 9:30 / 15:45 woodward guys you can get and see who survives (who are supposedly not good but really are). the luxury of having 30 guys on a roster. Once the ball is rolling ... just have to keep it rolling.

Coach Towne is a phenomenal Coach. Chico FTW!!!

can't wait to be part of the program next year!

Another great interview Selby! This guy has some great stuff to say.

that was great! made me home sick for my college town

loved it.

World class coach develops world class athlete! No surprise there. Keep up the good work. See you on the trails.

cool interview coach... "the meat and potatoes" haha

Gray, is one the best distance coach in america,His record of development of athletes is excellent.

Great interview and great perspective!

Every kid coming out of High School needs a coach like this guy and we would have a larger pool of distance runners to choose from at the next level.

Great interview! and a Great coach!

Anyone who witnessed the large and enthusiatic turnout of Chico supporters in San Diego this past weekend can confirm that Gary is attaining great success in his program