DEMAREST. NJ - “Eric is perhaps the most driven athlete I have ever coached,” said NV/Demarest assistant track coach Mike Ives. The “Eric” Ives is talking about is pole vaulter Eric Geider, who will take his talent and skill to the University of Pennsylvania in the fall. Geider downplays his drive, attributing it as nothing more than an aspiration to succeed. “My desire to win and achieve, reach my personal potential [is what drives me],” he said. “There’s a lot more I can do both physically and mentally.” The graduating senior is also known for his hard work, which he also downplays, saying it is nothing out of the ordinary. He believes working hard is what everyone should be doing. “Hard work will put you in a place to allow you to reach your highest potential,” he said. “You should push yourself as far as you can go. I don’t see any other way. This goes for both athletics and academics. You are constantly working and advancing. You tailor your skill, talent and mind to the specific activity and achieve.” STATE CHAMPION This attitude could explain how Geider won the New Jersey Meet of Champions pole vault event this past June (15-3).
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