The Kent Reporter Coach of the Month is Billy Bergendahl from Canyon Ridge Middle School track and field coach.

KSD Athletics is working with coaches and athletes to better understand #myreasonwhy they participate in athletics. Please share with us your reasons for coaching.

When asked about who influenced me the most growing up, 4 out of 5 of my people would be a coach of mine. Coaching to me is a lot more than the sport itself. It overflows into the lives of our athletes. We act as mentors, counselors, supporters, motivators, and many other titles. I love sports, but I especially love building confidence, fostering discipline, modeling perseverance, and creating positive environments for our athletes. I am who I am today because of the influence my coaches had on me growing up. I aim t

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