Twelve years ago Andre Little started coaching a handful of kids on the Chavis Park track after work. The program is still free, still meets four evenings a week, and now counts more than a hundred young athletes on its roster.
More than running
Practice starts with homework at the picnic tables. Coach Andre says grades come first, and the program's volunteer tutors make sure of it. More than thirty of his runners have gone on to compete in college.
How to help
The program runs on donated shoes and volunteer time. If you have a pair of gently used running shoes or an evening a week to spare, Coach Andre would love to hear from you.
