One team, one mission
Ryle Cross Country
We've merged the Men's and Women's teams into one program. Coach Edmundo Echeverria will serve as Director of Cross Country and have the experience and passion of Coach Kathleen Swinehart leading the Men's side, and Coach Shawn Proffitt on the Women's side. Lyndsey Halik will serve as strength coach for the combined team and Steve Swinehart will help coach the combined team as assistant coach.
Coaching Staff
Edmundo Echeverria
Director of Cross Country
Head Coach: Men's and Women's
College: Appalachian State University
USATF Cross Country Specialist Certificate
USATF Level 2 Endurance
Kathleen Swinehart
Associate Coach: Men's Team
College: Ball State University
NCAA Sport: Cross Country/Track and Field
USATF Level 1
Shawn Proffitt
Associate Coach: Women's Team
College: University of Virginia
NCAA Sport: Cross Country/Track and Field
USATF Level 2 Youth Development
USATF Level 2 Endurance
Steve Swinehart
Assistant Coach
College: University of Mount Union
NCAA Sport: Football
USATF Level 1
Lyndsey Halik
Strength Coach
College: University of Illinois
NCAA Sport: Cross Country/Track and Field
American Ninja Warrior Competitor
XC Quick Guide
Practice Schedule
July 15-Aug 2
6:30-8:30AM
August 5-Oct 20
2:45-5 PM Mon-Fri Practice meet at the bus loop behind the cafeteria
Saturday practices or meets per schedule
Men's and Women's Teams
Varsity Top 7-10 Athletes/event Grades 9-12
Junior Varsity Athletes Grades 9-12
Middle School Team Grades 7-8
Requirements
- KHSAA Physical
- St. E Consent Form
- Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco Form
- $35 Athletic Fee
- Insurance Affidavit Form
XC 2019 Competitive Calendar
2019 (click on the link to see results and info)
August
19 - Women's Team Parent Meeting 7PM at Ryle Media Center
20 - Men's Team Parent Meeting 7PM at Ryle Media Center
August
22 - 6PM Spaghetti Dinner for Runners #1
Directions to the Kopser House
24 - Bourbon Co Colonel Charge
29 - Team and Individual Pictures 3PM at the stadium
31 - Grant County Invitational
September
14 - Scott Cross Country Classic
21 - South Dearborn CC Invitational
28 - Williamstown Invitational
Directions to meet Click Here
October
5 - Optional AM practice for HS at Williamstown XC Course- no MS practice or meet
Directions to meet Click Here
Course MAP Click Here
Practice for HS at meet site 4-6PM
12 - NKAC St Henry at Burlington, Ky
Directions to meet Click Here
16-NKY FR/JV Regional at Scott HS
Directions to the meet (Arrive 3PM or ASAP)
19- KTCCCA Meet of Champions
Directions to meet Click Here
26 - 3A Region TBD
November
2 - KHSAA 3A State Championships
Directions to meet Click Here
5 - Ryle XC Banquet
30 - Nike Cross Nationals SE Region (Cary, NC)
Practice Log
Recovery is essential to improvement
I've always said "the key to fast running is a slow jog". Active recovery incorporates managed movement to enhance and accelerate recovery. Train 21 day cycles with one day off (except for MS).
Keep accurate records
Proper training is scientific and data driven. It's okay that you estimate and improve as you grow in the program.
Reflect and Respond
Look over your data, reflect on the week, and communicate with your coaches. Performance is a symptom of your training.