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INDIANAPOLIS – Springs Valley’s Derek Freeman was named the Class 1A Boys Track and Field Coach of the Year by the Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches (IATCCC).
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Freeman was honored during Friday’s annual meeting at the Sheraton Hotel in Indianapolis.
Freeman was honored with the Longevity Award, recognizing his 20-year commitment to the sport.
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Under Freeman’s leadership, the boys’ track and field team concluded the regular season with a stellar record of 47-8, a testament to the team’s consistent excellence. They won the PLAC Conference in dominating fashion for the sixth consecutive year. The boys also clinched a record-breaking nine PLAC events.
Freeman humbly attributed the success to the collective effort of the coaching staff, athletes, and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.