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By David Lee Morgan Jr.
Beacon Journal sports writer
Published on Thursday, Sep 25, 2008
NORTON:
The Norton junior takes a simplistic approach to sports.
He just participates because he loves to run — and kick.
This fall, Scott decided to participate in three sports — cross country, soccer and football. And he's doing well in all three.
He's one of the top runners on the cross country team (his fastest time this year is 17:03), along with senior Rob Balash.
Scott is a starting center/midfielder on the soccer team, which is 5-4-1. He has two goals and two assists.
And he's the kicker for the Panthers' football team. He has field goals of 41, 38 and 28 yards. He's also 14-of-14 on extra-point attempts.
''This is the first year of doing three sports,'' said Scott, who ran cross country and played soccer last year.
''I've been playing soccer since I was a kid, and I started running cross country in the eighth grade. But this year, I decided I wanted to kick on the football team, and it's been fun.''
Scott said one of the biggest challenges in playing three sports in a season is giving his body time to to recover.
Somehow he does, which impresses cross country coach Austin Petit.
''Tim is one of those soft-spoken kids, and what's really amazing is that he runs for me, then goes to soccer. Most kids would wear down, but his times are getting faster.
''He has to balance everything and make sure he's following his schedules, athletically and academically, and he's strong in both. It's a rare combination.''
It used to be that students played every sport they could play from elementary school through high school simply because they grew up on the sandlot fields playing every sport imaginable.
That's why Scott brings such a refreshing attitude to high school athletics.
At 5-foot-11, 138 pounds, Scott isn't physically imposing. He's just a competitor.
''Tim is an individual who has an overall appreciation and love for athletic competition,'' said Matt Parrill, Norton's athletic director and football coach. ''Being a coach and an administrator, it's great to see how hard Tim works, and he doesn't put all of his eggs in one basket.
''Obviously, he's not just mediocre, either. He's excelling in all three sports. He's getting the full experience across the spectrum and not limiting himself in one season or one situation. Those are traits you'd like to see in all student-athletes.''
Scott had a full day Tuesday.
He left school and traveled to Silver Lake Metro Park in Norton to participate in a Portage Trail Conference cross country meet with Springfield and Coventry.
On the sunny and mild autumn afternoon, Scott emerged out of the trees and brush, sprinting his way to the finish line in first place.
Soon after, he hopped in a car with his dad, Tim Scott Sr., and drove to Coventry, where the Panthers' soccer team had a game against the Comets.
Scott scored a goal in Norton's 2-0 victory.
''The biggest challenge is just getting to the different games on time,'' Scott said. ''That's about the only thing that's really tough in doing all of this.''
Norton soccer coach Jason Genis said Scott's success has a lot to do with the support of his parents, Tim Sr. and Connie.
''They come to all of his cross country meets and soccer games,'' Genis said. ''Tim's ability to organize things and stay disciplined comes from his parents because they are a very organized and hard-working family.''
Tim Sr. said he and his wife were glad to hear that their son wanted to play three sports this fall. They also made sure he kept it all in perspective and understood what was most important.
''We were all for it just as long as his grades were good,'' the elder Scott said.
And Scott's grades aren't an issue. He's an outstanding student.
When there is a minor problem with transportation from a cross country meet to a soccer game, which doesn't happen often, he has help.
Thanks to the kindness and generosity of other cross country parents, who routinely offer to drive Scott from a cross country meet to a soccer game, logistics hasn't been an issue.
''The hardest part is shuffling him around and not being late,'' his father said.
It did happen once.
Scott had a cross country meet at Crestwood and had to make it to Archbishop Hoban for a soccer match.
A parent drove Scott to the soccer match, and they arrived 10 minutes before game time.
Doing the right thing, Genis held Scott out for the first half.
''Tim understood that and takes that responsibility seriously, and it has never been a problem,'' Genis said. ''He's very mature for his age and understands team concepts.
''He's an absolute pleasure to have on our team and he's someone I wish I had for more years. He's a player that every coach would love to have.''
David Lee Morgan Jr. can be reached at dlmorgan@thebeaconjournal.com.
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Posted 11:45 AM, 09/25/2008
This kid can add a 4th sport: juggling.
