Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools:
Coosa High School (CHS) is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as one of only 60 high schools across the country to receive the Brooks Running Grant.
Coosa High School (CHS) is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as one of only 60 high schools across the country to receive the Brooks Running Grant.
This is a significant boost for the CHS Track and Field team, providing them with essential resources to enhance their performance and experience.
The Brooks Running Grant includes brand-new Brooks Running shoes and clothing for members of the program. Additionally, the grant provides $1,000 to help cover various expenses related to the program. The total value of the grant, including gear and financial assistance, amounts to approximately $20,000.
Coach Mathis, Coosa High School Athletic Director, who spearheaded the grant application process, expressed his excitement upon receiving the news. “I certainly had to read it (the email notification) twice and make sure it was real. We have great kids here at Coosa High School, and they deserve every advantage we can help them with. I was so excited for our kids; I don’t know who was more excited, me or them.”
The Brooks Future Run Team Grants aim to ensure that all athletes arrive at the starting line with top-notch gear. These grants support high school cross country and track programs with performance running gear and financial assistance. Grants are awarded twice a year, helping schools like Coosa High School provide their student-athletes with the best possible opportunities.
Coosa High School is proud to be a recipient of this generous grant and looks forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on the track and field program.
