CCS
https://live.athletic.net/meets/53294
As this event is electronically timed and USATF-sanctioned, it serves as a great opportunity for high school distance runners to get a last chance race to share with college coaches or to better their personal bests one last time! We wanted to make sure all Bay Area HS distance runners were aware of this race opportunity if they want to take one last shot at a PR or run a full mile on an outdoor track with family and friends! Stick around for the final elite heat where we are hoping to see new Marin County Mile soil records, including Marin's first sub-4 mile!
Heats will take place in the afternoon, running in descending order from slow to fast. The exact schedule will be determined in mid-May
Sign up at themarinmile.com
CCS
WCAL: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/606736/results/all
PAL: https://www.rtspt.com/events/cif/2025Meets/pal/compiled.pdf
Hanne Thomsen Montgomery (NCS) Stanford University
Landon Pretre Menlo (CCS) Wake Forest University
Will Hauser Menlo (CCS) Cornell University
Broen Holman Sonora (SJS) Northern Arizona University
Evie Marheineke Archbishop Mitty (CCS) UCLA
Trey Caldwell De La Salle (NCS) University of Colorado
Miles Cook Sacred Heart Cathedral (CCS) Cal Poly SLO
Andrew Burr Sacramento Country Day (SJS) Dartmouth College
Alexandra Powell Monte Vista (NCS) New Mexico
Allie Turns Monte Vista (NCS) Gonzaga
Sofia Fernandez Monte Vista (NCS) Johns Hopkins
Owen Brandeis Monte Vista (NCS) Emory
Kinga Czakjkowska Palo Alto (CCS) Cornell
Emma Gardner Tamalpais (NCS) Santa Clara University
Eli Fitchen-Young Santa Cruz (CCS) Duke University
Amrie Lacefield Montgomery (NCS) Colorado State University (NEW)
Seelah Kittelstrom Montgomery (NCS) Columbia University (NEW)
Arrin Sagiraju Dougherty Valley (NCS) UCLA
Hannah Rutherford Mountain View (CCS) Stanford University
Magnolia Hougan Berkeley (NCS) Pomona College
Jackson Hein Pleasant Valley (NS) Berkeley University
Stefan Langridge International (NCS) Carnegie Mellon
James Jenkins Miramonte (NCS) NYU
Ben Bouie Crystal Springs Uplands School (CCS) Harvard University
Sadie Sanders Montgomery (NCS) Howard University
Shrey Chettiar Bellarmine (CCS) Johns Hopkins
Tadgh Murray, De La Salle (NCS) Tufts University
George Mikhael, Granada (NCS) Trinity University
Isabel Soto, Whitney (SJS) Stanislaus University
Nate Griffin Yeh, Las Lomas (NCS) UCSD
Shea Elmore, Los Gatos (CCS) UCSD
Sabrina Zanetto, St. Francis, MV (CCS) UCSD
Kylie Hooernaert, Prospect (CCS) UCSD
Ian Sharp, Archie Williams (NCS) Pomona College
Jack Rattary, College Park (NCS) Chico State
Evan Gardner, Homestead (CCS) UCSD
Josh Griffin, Nevada Union (SJS) Cal Baptist
Jackson Stream, Vacaville (SJS) Chico State
Grace Baxter, Granite Bay (SJS) University of California, Irvine
Milani Bell, Pittsburg (NCS) Long Beach State
Xavier Biwott, Vista del Lago (SJS) Stanislaus
Owen Brandeis, Monte Vista (NCS) Emory University
Anna Carmona, Terra Linda (NCS) Chico State
Addison Clinton, Oak Ridge (NCS) University of California, Irvine
Jaliyah Davis, River City (SJS) Long Beach State
Golda Demby, Hollister (CCS) Cal Poly University
Alana Farve, Sheldon (SJS) Stanislaus
Emma Gardner, Tamalpais (NCS) Santa Clara University
Ella He, Cupertino (CCS) UNC Wilmington
Jonathan Hupman, Merrill West (SJS) Stanislaus
James Jenkins, Miramonte (NCS) New York University
Zoe Leach, Thomas Downey (SJS) St. Mary's College
Sophia Lopes, Hilmar (SJS) Stanislaus
Logan Meredith, Orland (NS) Chico
Brielle Mosley, Silver Creek (CCS) Cal State University Fullerton
Madeline Ross, Los Altos (CCS) Emory University
Jonelle Scott, Soquel (CCS) Long Beach State University
Eliot Traxler, Amador (SJS) University of CA Berkeley
Sineth Andrabadu, Hillsdale (CCS) Davidson
Maya Eisenberg, Mt. View (CCS) Johns Hopkins University
Grace Veloza, Newark Memorial (CCS), Cal State East Bay
Aidan Dub, California (NCS) Cal State Marcos (NEW)
Owen Anderson, McClatchy (SJS) Chico State (NEW)
Joshua Guzman, Gilroy (CCS) Chico State (NEW)
Aydon Stefanopolous, Los Gatos (CCS) UCLA (NEW)
If you know of other runners who have committed already and shared publicly, please add them to the list in the comment section below.
Central Coast Running Camp, presented by Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Are you a high school runner that's eager to elevate your training, experience a collegiate environment, and learn from some of the best in the sport? Join Cal Poly Cross Country this summer for the inaugural Central Coast Running Camp!
What is Central Coast Running Camp? Central Coast Running Camp is an immersive experience designed for high school runners entering grades 9-12 in the 2025-26 academic year. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting your running journey, this camp welcomes athletes of all ability levels. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Central Coast, you’ll have the chance to live and train like an athlete on the campus of a competitive Division 1 program.
When and Where? Camp runs from Wednesday, July 9th, to Sunday, July 13th, 2025, hosted on Cal Poly’s scenic campus in San Luis Obispo, CA.
What to Expect:
Trusted Mentorship: Learn from and connect with Cal Poly’s cross country coaching staff and current student-athletes, gaining valuable insights into training, racing, and mental preparation.
Elite Training Environment: Spend 5 days training on Cal Poly’s renowned running routes and facilities.
Athletic Growth: Participate in daily runs, workshops, and discussions covering topics such as training, recovery, team culture, and more.
Community Building: Connect with like-minded runners, forging friendships and memories to carry into your future seasons.
Why Attend? The Cal Poly coaching staff is thrilled to host this camp, designed to help athletes of all levels take the next step in their running journey. Campers will leave more prepared and excited for the cross country season ahead, equipped with new skills, motivation, and a deeper understanding of their sport. This camp offers a unique chance to experience what it’s like to be part of a highly motivated program that values relationships and growth alongside performance. Spots are limited, so register today!
All of the details and the link to register are at CentralCoastRunningCamp.com.
Sacramento Meet of Champions at American River College
https://timerhub.com/get_web_index.php?page=redcaptiming.com/2025/smoc/
NorCal F/S Championships at Dublin HS
https://diablotiming.com/results/2025-04-26/
Jesuit Twilight Relays
https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/563240/results/all
Today, we chat with St. Ignatius jumps coach, Michael Kennedy. An alumnus of the school, Coach Kennedy has been the St. Ignatius jumps coach since 2015, leading one of the best jump programs in the section and state. His athletes have included multiple section champions (notedbelow in the interview) as well as state meet podium finishers in multiple jump events. Thisseason, St. Ignatius athletes lead the section in the boys' triple jump (Noah Gonzalez) andthe girls' long jump (Elle McCuskey-Hay, photo below), and have multiple jumpers also ranked in the top 10. During meets, you can definitely find the enthusiastic coach guiding his athletes to a new PR.
What was your own athletic experience? Where did you go to high school? What sports/events did you do, and what are some of your proudest achievements?
How did you get into coaching, and have you coached at other schools outside of St. Ignatius?
Like many new graduates, I moved back home after graduation in 2014 and needed to figure out what was next. I studied biology at UCI and was contemplating the Medical School route. The application process takes a full year, so I knew I’d have some time in the Spring. Long story short, I did a part-time coaching year at SI in the spring of 2015 before diving in fully in 2016. Even in 2015, I learned very quickly that seeing athletes progress and get better is an addictive feeling. I knew from those early days that I wanted to continue coaching. I haven’t coached outside of SI at this point. I’ve been fortunate to receive a couple of college inquiries over the last few years, but haven’t jumped on them yet. It’s been rewarding building something special at my alma mater while also progressing in my professional biotech career.
Who were your coaches during your athletic career, and what did you learn from them? Who have been your coaching mentors during your coaching career?
I’ve had many coaches over the years and have taken bits and pieces from each of them. For starters, my dad and godfather coached me most of my childhood in almost every sport I played. I’d say being the son of the coach prepares you in a more regimented way than other athletes. I think those were the first moments that shaped me from an athletic perspective. Moving into high school, I had mentors who altered my life by simply believing in me. Coach Lisa Kinimaka was the first to do so and was the one who pushed me to long jump. Her upbeat, positive nature made track fun and made us want to work hard for her. Football was another area that I grew both mentally and physically. Coaches Steve Bluford and John Regalia were adamant about attention to detail. That focus is vital in what I do on a day-to-day basis. Lastly, Coach Jeff Perkins was my coach at UCI. Seeing the organization and leadership of a D1 team was key for my understanding in how a proper team should be run.
What are the qualifications for a good jumper? How do you go about selecting the athletes that might excel in any of the jump events?
What does a typical training week look like for your athletes? What else are they doing aside from their work on the track?
It’s variable depending on a few different factors: who is the athlete, what part of the season are we in, and what meets do we have coming up? For an elite sprinter-jumper earlier in the season, we’ll be doing more sprint work, both from a base perspective but also mechanically. Similarly, all of my athletes will do more weight room work earlier in the cycle. For a pure jumper with no sprint events, bounding and plyos are a big focus early on. For all jumpers, jump drills are crucial to understanding positions and movements. Some level of our various jump drills are worked in every week for consistency. As we move toward championship season, the focus shifts to more fine-tuning and runway approach management.
What are some of the biggest mistakes that you usually have to correct as a jumps coach?
Having athletes who have never done track before has its pros and cons. The major pro is that I usually don’t have horrible habits to break. But there have definitely been cases where things have to be undone and restarted. I’d say the approach is probably 90% of where problems lie. If you aren’t sprinting correctly into takeoff, it is almost impossible to be successful in any jumping event. Having a sprint background is helpful in that regard, as I can identify when things are not correct. Once the sprint mechanics and posture are sorted, the rest becomes relatively straightforward to teach and/or fix.
During your time at St. Ignatius, what are some of your biggest highlights and proudest accomplishments by your athletes?
What would be your advice for other jump coaches on how they could help their athletes reach their potential?
To me, connecting with the athletes is the most important part of any coach’s job. It doesn’t matter how much knowledge a coach has; if the athlete doesn’t buy in and trust you, it is so difficult to have lasting success. Beyond that, a desire to get better is critical. Observing how other coaches work, seeing how elite athletes move, taking courses on event mastery, testing what does and doesn’t work, etc. – any and all ways to improve yourself as a coach will ultimately help your athletes. I’d also say being honest is a critical factor. Athletes can tell when you’re not being genuine. The coach is obviously the final decision maker, but the coach-athlete relationship truly is a partnership.
From your competitor days to now, what do you feel has changed, and what has remained a constant?
The constant is that each athlete is different and it’s the coach’s job to try and find the sweet spot for each of them. This can obviously be very difficult as us coaches manage so many different personality types. But I think there’s something to be said for meeting individuals where they are while bringing them together as a unit.
How have you changed as a coach from your first year? What have you learned the most during that span?
I remember coming into my first SI practices in 2015 and having this D1 background and thinking I had this grand plan to implement. I learned very quickly it’s not that simple, and working with 14-18-year-olds is a whole different ballgame. Because of that, I have evolved immensely over the last decade, as each year is filled with different athletes and challenges. I tell people I feel like I could write a book just based on the experiences and stories that have arisen over the years. And I’m sure many coaches can relate. Being a coach is far more than having a set plan and sticking with it through everything. Based on my experiences over the years, I now view myself as being whatever is needed to whomever may need it at any point in time; whether it be a mentor, a teacher, a psychologist, an older brother, a cheerleader, or even an authoritative figure. But the one thing that has not changed over the years is the absolute thrill it is seeing an athlete buy in and progress and do things they didn’t think were even possible. Seeing their excitement and their confidence grow is beyond rewarding.
Anything else you would like to add?
I’ll just end by saying I feel very fortunate to be involved in the track community over these last 20 years as both an athlete and coach. Most of my fondest adolescent memories were sports-related, so it’s fulfilling being able to pay it forward. I appreciate all the coaches out there doing the same as well as media members like yourself that shine a light on all the work going on behind the scenes. Thank you again!
