The Recruiting Trip (The University of Gatica #1)

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place. The original ones start here and as you make your way down to the indoor track they move up to present day. It’s kinda neat.” She slowed and opened a door with frosted class.
    On the glass was written Athletics T&F. A plaque below the glass showed Coach Anderson as the head coach. The jumps coach, distance coach and whoever else was listed as well, but Aileen didn’t get a chance to read all the names because Jani leaned against the door to let her in.
    The scent of new runners waffled through the door. Aileen unzipped her jacket and pulled her hat off. The heat from the office felt ten degrees warmer than it probably was.
    A small desk sat directly in front of the door. A petite lady, a few years older than her mom, smiled at the two of them. She pushed her chair back and stood up. “Jani! Did you forget something?”
    “I found this poor recruit freezing her butt off outside. Is Coach Anderson still in his office?” Jani winked at Aileen. “This is Marge. She’s the track secretary and totally awesome. She keeps Coach Anderson in line.”
    Marge smiled and came around her desk with a file folder. “Aileen Nessa, right?”
    She held out her hand, but Marge gave her a hug, surprising Aileen.
    “I printed off an itinerary for the weekend.” Marge opened the folder. “Coach Anderson mentioned you would need to train so just look over the schedule and let me know if you need a ride to the track.”
    Her face was open, her expression genuine; she seemed really sweet. Aileen looked over the schedule. “Probably tomorrow morning before the track meet. I’m supposed to lift weights. Is there a weight room here at the track?”
    Jani shook her head. “We lift at the football stadium. There is a little weight room here but it stinks. Only the distance runners use it so there aren’t any weights heavier than ten pounds.” She nudged Aileen. “Way better view at the football stadium anyway. Most of the varsity athletes lift there.”
    Jani sounded like Becky. All about boys . Both of them .
    Marge cleared her throat. “Just tell me what time you want to work out and I’ll make sure you have a ride to the weight room. The track meet starts at ten. The Holiday Inn you are staying at includes breakfast. If you don’t mind taking care of your own breakfast tomorrow, Coach Anderson will take you out on Sunday morning so you two can chat.”
    “Okay. Sounds good.” Aileen dropped her backpack off her shoulder and stuffed the schedule inside.
    Jani grabbed her suitcase and tucked it next to a filing cabinet beside the door. “Let’s go meet the coach.” She grabbed Aileen’s hand and led the way.
    There were three offices to the left of Marge’s desk and then a pair of French doors with frosted glass. Jani knocked on one of the doors and poked her head through the small opening. “Coach?”
    “Jani!” A husky voice called out.
    Jani opened the door all the way. “Aileen’s here.”
    The large office was easily the space of the three offices on the other side. A beautiful oak desk sat in the middle of the room surrounded by photos and plaques all over the wall. A large photo of Tyler Jensen hung on one side. It was black and white except for the burgundy red uniform. Aileen glanced at the other pictures and then over to the Coach.
    Coach Anderson sat behind the laptop on his desk. He wore a dress shirt, and Aileen guessed there was probably a suit jacket hanging on the back of his chair. He was in his fifties with a dusting of gray hair and bright blue eyes. He smiled when their eyes met, and stood up.
    “It’s great to finally meet you, Aileen.” He came around the desk and held out his hand.
    She returned the firm handshake.
    “Jani, thanks for bringing Aileen in.”
    “No problem.” Jani checked her watch. “I’ve got to jet. I’m going to be late for class.” She smiled at Aileen. “I’ll see you at practice later. Coach Anderson asked me to take you out for dinner tomorrow night after

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