Track & Field Coaches
Meet the dedicated coaches who guide our athletes
Head Coach - Ed Baldwin
Parish: St. Michael's
Contact: ed@communitymortgagekc.com
Assistant Coach, 3rd-4th Grade - David Rothermich
Parish: Nativity
David is in his second year coaching track. He has been a regular runner for over 20 years. His family attends Nativity parish where his son, James, is in 4th grade. Coach Megan said 'I treasure this experience and I love seeing the kids have fun, build relationships, and grow,' and he couldn't agree more! James has three younger siblings / future runners, so he looks forward to many years of involvement with this wonderful track team!
Experience
- •2 years with the program
Kids
- •James - 4th Grade
- •Ben - 2nd Grade
- •Betsy - Kindergarten
- •Annie - Preschool
Contact: david.rothermich@gmail.com
Assistant Coach, Distance - Jerry Pullins
Parish: Nativity
Jerry is our most experienced coach, currently in his 6th year of coaching. He leads the distance runners, including his son Ford who is an 8th grader at Nativity. Jerry's a Nativity parishioner, ran in college at Georgetown and KU, and his son Crosby is a blazing fast freshman runner at Rockhurst after graduating from our team last year
Experience
- •6th years of coaching
- •Collegiate runner at Georgetown and KU
Kids
- •Ford - 8th Grade
- •Crosby - 9th Grade
Contact: jerry@seniorcare-homes.com
Assistant Coach, Distance/High Jump - Andy Gifford
Parish: Nativity
Andy has been coaching track for 5 years, and works with the 5th-8th grade distance runners and high jumpers and the 3rd-4th graders. Andy's family are Nativity parishioners and his children attend Blue Valley schools
Experience
- •5 years with the program
- •Track & Field Manager at The University of Iowa
Kids
- •Ben - 7th Grade
- •Caroline - 5th Grade
- •Nick - 3rd Grade
- •Mallory - 2nd Grade
Contact: ajgifford@gmail.com
Assistant Coach, Distance - Megan Hibler
Parish: St. Michael's
Megan is in her 4th year of coaching, and has 2 runners from St. Michael's on the team: Madison (7th grade) and James (4th grade), plus a future runner in 1st grade! Megan ran cross country and track at Baker University. Megan coaches 5th-8th grader distance runners and the 3rd-4th graders
Experience
- •5 years coaching experience
- •Ran track and cross country at Baker University
Kids
- •Madison - 7th Grade
- •James - 4th Grade
- •Quinn - 1st Grade
Contact: hibler.megan@gmail.com
Assistant Coach - Bill Newell
Parish: Nativity
Bill works the 5th-8th graders. He's in his 6th year of coaching, and his daughter on the team, Caroline, is a 7th grader at Nativity. Bill ran college cross country and track at Wofford College
Experience
- •6 years with the program
- •Ran track and cross country at Wofford College
Kids
- •Caroline - 7th Grade
- •Walker - 9th Grade
Contact: bill.newell@amwins.com
Assistant Coach, Sprints - Juan Torres
Parish: St. Michael's
Contact: juantorres22@msn.com
Assistant Coach, Long Jump - Chrissy Mirabile
Parish: St. Michael's
Chrissy works with the 5th-8th graders and this is her 6th year of coaching. She has a son on the team, Nicholas who is an 8th grader at St. Michael’s. She has a 10th grade daughter who ran in the program and is now on the track team at Sion High School. Chrissy ran cross country and track in high school at St. Teresa’s Academy
Experience
- •6th years of coaching
- •Ran track and cross country in high school at St. Teresa’s Academy
Kids
- •Nicholas - 8th Grade
- •Mariana - 10th Grade
Contact: cristinaknopke@gmail.com