Tri-County Baseball Coach Jay Wildner, a Closer Look: Baked or Fried?
The return to competition for Tri-County Baseball is led by Coach Jay Wildner, taking over the program after a pause due to numbers. To get a better idea about the coach has resurrected the program, we caught up with Wildner for our world-famous interview: Baked or Fried?
Read on to get the inside scoop on Wildner…
OnFocus: What sports did you play in high school?
Wildner: Soccer, basketball, and baseball
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OnFocus: How do amateur sports benefit students, parents, and the community?
Wildner: Sports teach young people about self-discipline, commitment, and working with others in various roles and in various capacities.
OnFocus: How have you been involved in sports in your adult life?
Wildner: I have been coaching youth sports for decades.
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OnFocus: What do you enjoy about your involvement in athletics?
Wildner: I enjoy when a player puts on the work and sees the difference. I enjoy seeing everybody pulling together towards the same goal.
OnFocus: If there could only be one concession food in the world, what would you want it to be?
Wildner: BBQ Brisket
OnFocus: What would you do with the money if you won 10 millions dollars in the lottery?
Wildner: Set up a foundation for a youth camp where kids with special needs could ride horses and fly fish for trout.
OnFocus: Is there something most people don’t know about you?
Wildner: I am an avid musician.
OnFocus: What job did you want when you were growing up?
Wildner: Prosecuting attorney.
OnFocus: What do you most enjoy watching on television?
Wildner: Baseball games.
OnFocus: How do amateur sports benefit students, parents, and the community?
Wildner: See above
OnFocus: Who was an influential coach that has made a difference in your life?
Wildner: The best coach I ever had was my baseball coach sophomore year. He got me into all of the nuances of the game and taught me how to throw many pitches.
OnFocus: How do you unwind and enjoy your free time?
Wildner: Fly fishing with my family – Sara (wife of 26 years) and Matt (age 22) and Andrew (20).
OnFocus: What would be an appropriate Super Hero nickname for you, and what would your powers be?
Wildner: Still searching for a super power!
OnFocus: Who are your favorite athletes?
Wildner: Henry Aaron, Ray Nitschke, Oscar Robertson, Alex Bregman, Francisco Lindor, Sal Perez
OnFocus: Who is your role model(s)?
Wildner: My grandpa. He worked hard and loved his family.
OnFocus: Baked or Fried? If you could pick only one, which would it be?
Baked – Peach pies are usually baked!
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
