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I chose to attend IUP after meeting Coach Zins. There was no one else I would haven't wanted to run for as an incoming collegiate athlete. My time at IUP would have been drastically different without the guidance of Coach as an overall mentor in every aspect of my education and athletics. I can't imagine what current and future student athletes would be missing out on without Coach Zins as a leader at this university.
Rachel supported: Retain Joey Zins as the Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach at IUPI am a 2020 IUP XC/TF alumni. Coach Zins was monumental in my running career. Watching his dedication, work ethic and care he had for the program and athletes despite lack of support from IUP athletic management was admirable. He coaches multiple athletes year-round without the help of official assistant coaches - an incredibly hard feat. He has led numerous runners to improve, break records & be a part of IUP history. Coach Zins deserves the world, and deserves to stay.
Taylor supported: Retain Joey Zins as the Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach at IUPI, myself run cross country and track and love my coach. Taking away a coach who’s been there for a while will change everything about a team. Not only is it the individuals running and doing the sport that make the team a whole, but it is also the coach. they have built a mini family within their team and it isn’t fair to just take it away.
Eliza supported: Retain Joey Zins as the Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach at IUPCoach Zins pushed me to be better than I could have ever thought that I would be, and I know my story has been replayed over and over again with various other runners throughout his tenure. He is the lifeblood of the program and the only true connection most of us have to the IUP athletics department at this point. He wants to be there so why not work it out so he can stay?
Steve supported: Retain Joey Zins as the Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach at IUPCoach Joey Zins has proven what it means to be a college coach. He has proven to IUP parents his crucial role in guiding students on a collegiate level and integrating the importance of academics. This is a challenging task for any coach, but Coach Zins has made a difference in each of his students at IUP. My son is an empowered student under Coach Zins's leadership who succeeded academically and in athletics. This is the face of success at IUP.
Hollie supported: Retain Joey Zins as the Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach at IUPI ran XC and Track at IUP in the 1970's. I have stayed close to the program since that time as a supporter and official. I have worked with Coach Zins to organize and hold home meets. I know his struggles of meeting University procedures with minimal help. I am familiar with other PSAC programs and coaches. Coach Zins has done well with limited resources compared to other D2 schools. I have observed a number of average runners raise their performance level under Joey's guidance. I have also experienced his dedication in spite of personal issues.
Daniel supported: Retain Joey Zins as the Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach at IUPI am a runner myself. Even though my coach is not perfect, I could never imagine him being forced to quit coaching. Coaches are one of the largest forces of motivation and guidance toward athletes, especially runners due to the intense mental nature of the sport. How could this university expect talented athletes to take the disrespect that is the removal of a coach, especially considering that it is extremely difficult to quality for any level of collegiate running?
Elliot supported: Retain Joey Zins as the Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach at IUPBefore attending IUP, Julia attended 2 other colleges her Freshman year. She had poor experiences and her performance suffered as a result, running slower times than she ran in HS. Coach Zin has been a phenomenal coach, leader, and mentor for Julia and has brought out the best in her. She has seen a dramatic improvement in her performance shaving > 2 minutes off her HS 5K PR and most importantly has made running fun again. I hope you will retain Coach Zin, so he can continue to coach and lead the running program at IUP. Sincerely, Robert O’Brien
Robert supported: Retain Joey Zins as the Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach at IUPthere is no price to put on a good coach that is respected by their athletes and strives to make sure they are becoming the best person they can be both academically and physically. Coaches leave behind an impact that is remembered for the rest of ur life. When your alumni think of your school they think of their coaches impact that made them into the person they are today. By removing a coach that is loved and doing well your only hurting your relationship with students and worsening ur image.
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