A family affair at Copley: Assistant coach John Legrair, daughter Jennifer, son Tre help chemistry.

From: Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH) | Date: May 19, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: David Lee Morgan Jr.

May 19--There's a special family within the track community at Copley High School.

John Legrair, who ran track at East in the early 1970s, is an assistant track coach for the Indians. His daughter, Jennifer, is a senior and one of the top sprinters for Copley. And his son, Tre, is a sophomore and a member of two relay teams (400 meters and 800) and a long jumper.

The elder Legrair made a commitment to his children years ago to teach them all he knows about the sport, to help them be the best they can be on the track, and more importantly, ...

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