“Projected Top 2012 Iowa High School Track & Field Athletes” Interview -
Jared Ganschow, Junior, Clear Creek-Amana High School
1. When & how did you get started in track & field? The summer of my 6th grade, at an AAU meet.
2. Person/people most influential to your success in track & field? My family and coaches.
3. Your favorite track & field event(s)? 400, 200, 100, 4x400 and 4x200
4. Your track & field event coach(es)? Coach Brack and Coach Graf
5. Keys to your successful track & field training program? Off season workouts and lifting.
6. Your favorite track & field meet? Drake Relays and State Meet.
7. Track & field athlete(s) you most enjoy competing against? State qualifiers.
8. Your greatest experience in track & field so far? Anchoring the winning 4x400 at State 2011.
9. Goals for the 2012 track & field season? Be a State Champion in the 400, 200 and 4x400, and win a Drake medal.
10. Long-term goals in track & field? Compete at a Division 1 school, and hold the 3A State records in the 400 and 200.