Track & Field Coaches

Meet the dedicated coaches who guide our athletes

David Rothermich

Head Coach - David Rothermich

Parish: Nativity

David has been coaching for 2 years, with this being his first season as head coach. 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 XC team!

Experience

  • 2 years with the program, 1st as head coach

Kids

  • James - 4th Grade

Contact: david.rothermich@gmail.com

Jerry Pullins

Assistant Coach - Jerry Pullins

Parish: Nativity

Jerry is our most experienced coach, currently in his 6th year of coaching. He leads the 7th and 8th grade 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 XC runner at Rockhurst after graduating from our XC 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

Andy Gifford

Assistant Coach - Andy Gifford

Parish: Nativity

Andy has been coaching XC for 4 years, and works with the 5th-8th grade runners. Andy's family are Nativity parishioners and his children attend Blue Valley schools

Experience

  • 4 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

Megan Hibler

Assistant Coach - Megan Hibler

Parish: St. Michael's

Megan is in her 2nd 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 graders

Experience

  • 2 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

Bill Newell

Assistant Coach - Bill Newell

Parish: Nativity

Bill heads up the 3rd and 4th grade runners. He's been coaching for 4 years, and his daughter on the team, Caroline, is a 7th grader at Nativity. Bill ran college cross country and track at Wofford College

Experience

  • 4 years with the program
  • Ran track and cross country at Wofford College

Kids

  • Caroline - 7th Grade
  • Walker - 9th Grade

Contact: bill.newell@amwins.com

Juan Torres

Sprint Coach - Juan Torres

Parish: St. Michael's

Juan focuses on our sprinters runners, bringing a wealth of knowledge from his competitive running background.

Experience

  • 7 years coaching sprint events

Contact: juantorres22@msn.com