Greene 'climbs ladder'

By Christine Laughren
Oct. 24, 2008    ·    4:19 p.m.

He spends more than 70 hours a week at Willow Run Community Schools but the new Athletic Director and Dean of students says it's all about sticking to his motto.

"Either you're digging a hole or climbing a ladder," Torrence Greene said seated in a little conference room near his office.

Greene has been on the job for 9 months now and although he says his schedule is hectic he las a rewarding job. He said, as Athletic Director he is ready to bring back the "Flyer pride" with more parent and student involvement.

"It has been a challenge managing my time," Greene said. "But I'm in a position now to encourage my coaches to get kids to the next level and facilitate kids getting college scholarships."

The 1992 Flyer graduate says he enjoys being a rolemodel for the school.

"A lot of the teachers that taught me are still here and I'm a product of them," Greene said. "We're grooming young men and women to be leaders."

The job has come with its challenges as well as rewards. A few weeks ago Greene learned his district would no longer be a part of the mega conference, which serves 30 area schools. He said he doesn't know what he is going to do yet but he is considering joining Lincoln and Ypsilanti in the Southeastern Conference.

But in the face of long days and several challenges Greene continues to stay positive and says he like to live by his motto that has brought him so far and share it with his students as well.

"Either you're digging a hole or climbing a ladder."