Sol Sallos
High School Honors
2 Soccer letters.3 Track & Field letters. PIL 300m HurdleChampion as Junior and Senior, 2nd in Stateas Senior, Wilson and PIL Record Holder since1990, 1st at State in 4x100m Relay as Senior,2nd at PIL as Junior and Senior. 2nd in PILin 4x400m Relay as Junior and Senior, 2ndat State as Senior, 2nd fastest in State history.Most Improved Award as Junior, Team MVPAward, PIL Champion Team Award and TeamCaptain as Senior, Scholar Athlete Award all 4years.
Post-High School Career
University of Oregon with 3 letters, ran 400mHurdles, 110m High Hurdles, 400m and4x400m Relay. BS Degree in ExercisePhysiology from U of O. Coached Track &Field at Central Catholic and Lincoln. CurrentlyTrack & Field Coach at Wilson. Competes inMasters Running, holds records in 400m Hurdlesfor Ages 30-34, 35-39, 40-45. Senior ProductManager for Nike Track & Field Apparel.
Commentary
I was lucky to have a father that loved to kick a ball around, a mother who loved to chase me, and a handful of youth soccer coaches that helped me to develop a healthy passion for life-long participation sport.
In High School I learned to focus that passion on specific goals, and that Track & Field IS a team sport. My teammates inspired me on a daily basis and we (together) worked hard for each other. Without them I never would have realized the same level of success or fun.
On that thread I must also acknowledge my amazing competition. The PIL was stacked with great athletes while I was in school. It was a wonderful rivalry between some great young men that I truly enjoyed to know as people and competitors.
A big thank you to my wife and kids who have supported me in my continued passion in the sport of Track & Field. Thank you to Wilson High School for supplying a supportive atmosphere for me as a youth, and as a place for me to share my experience and passion with the youth of today.
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