5 Quotes by Doug Avrit

I think the younger kids really look up to those seniors. I'll see them sometimes gather around them during practice. Just the other day there were some throwers that I hadn't taught yet. They were picking things up and making corrections just from watching Donnie and Randall throw.

We've been working on getting Jessica more speed to the bar, and today everything came together for her. It was truly a unique thing to see, and I'm so proud of her. It was like watching a real-life high jumper, not a student or a person just trying to score points.

A lot of athletes stepped up today. I think every point is going to be important this week.

There was some very good competition there from all over Sacramento, and Randall did a good job. The kid ahead of him was one of best throwers in his area.

I just tried to talk to her and get her to settle down after that first big jump, because she was jumping all over the place in celebration afterwards. It's like hitting a home run in baseball. The next time at bat, you swing so hard you can't even see the ball. I wanted her to stay focused.