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Paul Vandersteen

@PVsteen

Former men’s XC coach, assistant track and field,Science Dept. Chair, and Advanced Placement Environmental Science teacher at Neuqua Valley High School

 Naperville, Illinois
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Joined July 2009
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I could not agree more. Academics are going to provide more opportunities than athletic money the majority of the time. Compete for the love of the sport and go where academics (non-athletic scholarships/aide) match, and everything will fall into place.
Coach Alex (@Ramichie82) profile pictureCoach Alex
@Ramichie8228 Jan 2024
I think there’s a lot of misinformation on track scholarships. This is a good overview of how many there really are. Track isn’t football (85 scholarships) and most kids are on partials, even the All-Americans. There are also lots of walk-ons which isn’t a bad thing they are just
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He is THE man of the horizontal jumps. Well deserved! @MileSplitIL @ILXCTF
Neuqua Athletics (@NeuquaAthletics) profile pictureNeuqua Athletics@NeuquaAthletics11 Dec 2023
Congratulations to our own Coach Hartmann who was named ITCCCA Assistant Coach of the Year!! Coach Hartmann works with our jumpers on our girls track team. His expertise has helped coach many all staters and state champions. Well deserved Coach Hartmann! @NVGirlsCCTF
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What an amazing ride! #stripeseason
North Central Men’s Track and Cross Country (@NCCMensXCTF) profile pictureNorth Central Men’s Track and Cross Country@NCCMensXCTF18 Nov 2023
Men place third at the @NCAADIII National Championship. This is the 42nd time in the last 50 championships that the Cards have finished in the top 4. #WeAreNC
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Good luck guys! #proud
Neuqua Valley Boys’ XCTF (@NVXC_NVTF) profile pictureNeuqua Valley Boys’ XCTF@NVXC_NVTF3 Nov 2023
Tomorrow at 2pm! Results: results.adkinstrak.com/meets…
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Wow, @NVXC_NVTF alum, Danny Winek, crushed it at World Ironman Championships. 4th and top Americanin his age group. @dannywinek
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Fast, and great guys. A great combination
Neuqua Valley Boys’ XCTF (@NVXC_NVTF) profile pictureNeuqua Valley Boys’ XCTF@NVXC_NVTF20 Jul 2023
Not everyday do we have our 2 fastest All State Wildcats on the same track! Myles Gascon c/o 2018 (right) sits NVHS #1 in the 100 and #2 in the 60. Austin Belle c/o 2023 (left) sits NVHS #1 in the 60 ane #2 in the 100. So much speed in one picture.
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Great respect for one of the best coaches around. Congratulations on an amazing career, Coach Fumo!!!
⚾️Neuqua Valley Baseball⚾️ (@NVCATSBASEBALL) profile picture⚾️Neuqua Valley Baseball⚾️@NVCATSBASEBALL27 May 2023
So the guy on the left decided to call it a day and ride off into the sunset! Coach Fumagalli spent 20-plus years helping Neuqua Valley establish itself as a force to be reckoned with. Needless to say, the NV Baseball community is heartbroken 😭
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So much respect and love for this man!!
Coach Corn 💥 (@tHaT_dUdE_kEN) profile pictureCoach Corn 💥@tHaT_dUdE_kEN28 May 2023
Getting trophies one day……degrees the next! 🧡🏆
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Naperville Running Company (@napervillerunco) • Instagram photos and videos

Naperville Running Company (@napervillerunco) • Instagram photos and videos

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How many of you coaches and serious athletes out there kept saying, “get some recovery drink into Catlin Clark” as she bounced around, cramping, and going from one interview to the next after Iowa’s victory over South Carolina?
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I have $5 for anyone who can name the race and runner right behind me in the 2nd picture. Thank you for all the birthday wishes!!
Neuqua Valley Boys’ XCTF (@NVXC_NVTF) profile pictureNeuqua Valley Boys’ XCTF@NVXC_NVTF15 Mar 2023
Let’s take the time to wish one of Illinois and NVHS greatest coaches, Paul Vandersteen, happy birthday!
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EIU is getting a gem
EIU Cross Country (@EIU_XC) profile pictureEIU Cross Country@EIU_XC7 Mar 2023
We are excited to officially welcome Ryan Palmer to our Panther family next fall!! 🐾 #eiuxc | #bleedblue
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She is unbelievable! Her dedication and time are immeasurable
Neuqua Media Department (@neuquamedia) profile pictureNeuqua Media Department@neuquamedia11 Feb 2023
HUGE thank you to this awesome Neuqua Media crew that has been working all week long to bring you the great visuals that you’re seeing during this year’s @neuquavarietyshow ! Love what you see? Buy a DVD of the show here: store.ipsd.org/#!/products/Z… @neuquavalley
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As a high school educator, I often say, “It’s not where you go to school, it’s what you do when you get there”. Every senior and their parents should read and discuss this article. @nytimes nytimes.com/2023/01/03/opini…
Opinion | The Key to Success in College Is So Simple, It’s Almost Never Mentioned (Published 2023)

Opinion | The Key to Success in College Is So Simple, It’s Almost Never Mentioned (Published 2023)

Students must be willing to learn.

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Great article on @NeuquaValley alum @jonnynationn thenewstribune.com/sports/nf…. @NVHS_Football
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Welcome to the club Coach Kuntz! I looked up humility in the dictionary, and there was your picture! Well deserved to a man of amazing character.
WWS Boys XC (@wwsXCTF) profile pictureWWS Boys XC@wwsXCTF26 Oct 2022
Congrats to Coach Chris Kuntz who has been selected for the Illinois Track & Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame! 40+ years of coaching…8 IHSA trophies…45 All Staters…countless inspired student-athletes! Congrats Coach!
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Life brings presents in many forms. Mike Kennedy is a gift that just keeps giving to so many. @ITCCCA @ILXCTF @MileSplitIL @NeuquaAthletics @NVXC_NVTF
Lance Fuhrer (@lancefuhrer) profile pictureLance Fuhrer@lancefuhrer17 Oct 2022
Congratulations, Mike Kennedy on being selected to the @ITCCCA Hall of Fame. You have a standard of excellence and are a great ambassador for both sport and school.
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Another amazing experience with 87 students in the Northwoods this past weekend. A huge thank you to Scott Johnson and his support over the years. @TreehavenUWSP @neuquavalley @karubas
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Well said, @lancefuhrer.
Neuqua Valley High School (@NeuquaValley) profile pictureNeuqua Valley High School@NeuquaValley6 Sep 2022
School is not about the place, but about the people. We are grateful for our Faculty who lead our students and serve our community.
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