Sam Hasan
Williamsville South
Coach XC, Track & Field

What do you enjoy about coaching?
Watching a young person begin to believe in there ability. Watching them change into a more confident person. 

What has been the highlight in yourcoaching career thus far?
I have been blessed to have coached my own children and have had the honor of coaching national,regional,state and sectional champions. But i still rank my daughter Alyssia signing with Notre Dameas a great personal highlight for me as a coach. 

What is your favorite running or field event?
I love coaching the hurdles, and speed events, but after coaching XC this past season I have really come to appreciate the work ethic needed to become good in the distance races. 

How do you approach preparing the student-athletes for their events?
Each athlete has there own strengths and weaknesses. It is important not to get locked into training everyone in a generic way. Make their strengths better, but there weaknesses are the focus.

What is your favorite food? Middle eastern food and anything my wife cooks 

What is one of your favorite movies?
I love horror movies, our team usually gets together after our meets to watch one.

Who is your role model and why?
My parents are. I see all they have accomplished through hard work and determination These traits have molded me into the person I am today.

What do you do to relax?
I love hanging out on my deck in the summer or going out with family, friends and my athletes. Just enjoying each others company.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
Enjoying life with family and friends, doing things I love most