Founder, Dr. John H. Hewlett 3rd circa
1973. Dr. Hewlett is a graduate of
Hampton
University and received his Doctorate
from the
University
of
Pennsylvania.
Dr. Hewlett's contributions to the West Chester Community are too numerous to
mention. At the present, he is the Director of Human Resources for the
West Chester
Area
School District.
Early in his career, Dr. Hewlett taught science at
Henderson
High School
and coached track & field. We sometimes think that our
accomplishments are solely our own. We forget that no one gets anywhere
without the help of many people; some of whom we will never know, yet
they are there when we need them the most.
They unselfishly work behind the scenes to open the doors of
opportunity for those who might never get an opportunity. When we
reflect upon how far we've come along life's winding road, let us not
forget those like John Hewlett who soften the curves and level the
hills, and fix our vision on the grander prize at the end of the
journey.
Bill Gravely
Bill Gravely was
Head Coach of the West Chester Track Club from 1999 to 2005.
Under Coach Gravely's leadership the club increased
its participant base outside the West Chester Borough. Coach
Gravely is credited with instituting the dual-track system whereby athletes
could participate in both AAU and USATF Junior Olympics. Coach Gravely
also systemized athlete documentation, the club fee structure, and was
instrumental in designing the WCTC uniform. Coach Gravely along
with Coach Horsey is credited with acquiring permission to use the
Downingtown East High School Track for practices. Bill is a graduate of
Bucknell
University where he was inducted in
their Hall of Fame for his athletic accomplishments in Track and Field. Bill
continues with the WCTC as an Adjunct Coach and Advisor.
Eric Horsey
Eric Horsey
joined the West Chester Track Club in 1987. Coach Horsey has a 21 year
coaching tenure with the WCTC. He was an Assistant Coach under Dr. Hewlett
from 1987 to 1995 before becoming Head Coach from 1996 to 1998. Due
to his responsibilities as Vice President of Union Local 135, Coach Horsey
stepped down as Head Coach to become an Assistant Coach under Bill Gravely
from 1999 to 2005. Coach Horsey's second tenure as Head Coach began upon
Coach Gravely's retirement in 2005. Under Coach Horsey's leadership,
the club has experienced a renaissance going from a seasonal program to a year
round program. Coach Horsey increased the coaching
staff enabling the club to expand its participants base to the
entire Southeast PA Region. Coach Horsey is responsible for creating the
Club Manager position; authorizing the creation of a website, adding Cross
Country and Indoor Track to our program; and adding the Masters
component. Coach Horsey also instituted a Spring Developmental
Program for young athletes and heads a Winter, off-season training program
for our athletes.
Our members come from all over Chester County, including West Chester, Downingtown, Coatesville, Great Valley, Tredyffryn-Eastown, Phoenixville, Kennett Square, and Avon Grove.
