Program Coordinator Spotlight: Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach – Gilbert Tuhabonye
2/18/2021
Where did you go to college?
Abilene Christian University What was a memorable college experience for you?
Chapel everyday at 11 AM. It was a way to stop everything, reflect, and connect with people Where did you coach/work before St. Andrew's?
Gilberts Gazelles Running Group and Runtex What do you enjoy most about working at St. Andrew's?
The people. Everyone is nice and welcoming What is your favorite movie?
What is your go to game day snack?
What is a something positive that you have experienced or been able to do during the pandemic?
Have been to provide water to more than 100,000 people of Burundi What is your favorite moment as a member of the SAS Athletic Staff?
Winning 5 consecutives SPC championships Favorite Book?
Favorite Quote?
"It is easy to start a fire and difficult to extinguish it." – Gilbert Tuhabonye "Everyone is an athlete. The only difference is that some of us are in training, and some are not." – Dr. Georges Sheehan Favorite sports to watch/follow outside of work?
track and field, basketball, Olympic handball, volleyball and football What's your walk-up song?
Jerusalem (a unity song from South Africa) Favorite vacation spot?
Europe (France or Italy visiting vineyards) If you weren't working in athletics, what would you be doing?
What do you enjoy most about SPC?
SPC is the best conference to be in because it is small If you could coach any sport (that you do not already coach) what would it be?
Anything besides football and basketball How many years have you been a coach/staff member at St. Andrew's?
Do you have any unique pre or post game rituals?
I have a black good luck hoodie that I only wear during competition
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