TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
ENDURANCE… STRENGTH… AGILITY… TEAMWORK...
These are not just words. They define the aspirations of some of Texarkana’s most talented young athletes. Coach Henry Black established the Black Mambas track team three years ago to teach Texarkana’s youth to run toward competition and to never shy away from it. Coach Black aspires to provide kids the opportunity to see a bigger world, and he is using this age-old sport to open the door. The Black Mambas team works on leadership, discipline, and integrity through strenuous practices and accountability. These are skills they will need far beyond track practice and track meets. In a world that sometimes lacks stability and accountability, Black wants to provide a solid foundation and encouragement. “We take any kid who wants to run, and we put them up against other kids who will challenge them and their speed,” he said. The Black Mambas track team allows him to reach kids through running. “We do it to show them what is out there, and that life can go beyond Texarkana.”
(L-R) Greyson, Richard, Taegan, and Peyton Bowers
(L-R) Kassidy Arnold Tonijiah Nard Eric Winkler Derek Coleman Zephaniah Black Zechariah Black Ja’Traven Keener Rhyan Rigsby El’Lanah Black Meisha Johnson
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