Current and past Lorain County high school cross country coaches
Boys
Division I
Avon: Matt Nortz (2012-present); Tara Gruskiewicz (2005-2011): Kara Kelly-Sharp (2003-04); Jim Reynolds (1973-93, 1995-2002); Anne Densmore (1994)
Elyria: Jerry Chizmar (2013-present); Deryl Nalle (2005-12); Jerry Chizmar (1997-2004); Tom Taylor (1996); Pati Habenicht (1988-95); Tom Below (1987); Deryl Nalle (1977-86); Frank Romano (1974-76); Paul Thiel (1971-73); Jim Kehler (1965-70); Vance Carter (1964); Tom Willing (1963); Dennis Ryan (1962); Edward Allen (1961); Frank Fiore (1959-60); Bob Slager (1958)
Lorain: Kelvin Jackson (2022-present): Ally (Ciulla) Vidika (2017-21); Kelvin Jackson (2015-16); Lanny Navarro (2010-14)
North Ridgeville: Rohan Patil (2026-present); Kyle Romansky (2024-25); Jason Stacy (2021-23); Andy Dohanos (2013-20); Rachel Hill (2010-12); Kevin Drapcho (2003-09); Ed Haller (2001-02); Brian Gardner (1997-2000); EJ Gorman (1995-96); Mr. Griffith (1994); Denver Daniel (1992-93); Tony Kanis (1981-91); Ann DiBlasi (1980); Scott Mitchell (1979); Steve Abbey (1973-78); Scott Mitchell (1970-72); Charles Bolognia (1968-69)
Division II
Amherst: Rob Glatz (2014-present); Scott Snyder (1997-2013); Dick Elsasser (1994-96); Terry Kemp (1988-1993); Ron Camp (1984-87); Dick Cooley (1959-83)
Avon Lake: Rob Juergens (1998-present); Dale Hodge (1996-97); Chuck Leopold (1972-75); Jim Saul (1966-71, ’76-95)
Firelands: Bob Donelson (2017-present); Ryan Ladd (2015-16); Greg Northeim (2002-03, ’13-14); Bob Donelson (2004-12): Judy Parker (2000-01); Randy Foster (1999); Sue Patterson (1991-98); Gus Ristas (1987-90); Richard Geye (1986); Randy Foster (1979-85); Mike Revta (1973-78)
Midview: Kathy Manning (2018-present); Kim Mullins (2012-17); Kyle Romansky (2011); Lynn Magyar (2008-10); Mike Guildoo (2002-07); Colleen Barta (1998, 2000-01); Kelly Carpenter (1999); Stephanie Xenos (1995-97); Jeremy Gannon (1993-94); John Nakel (1991-92); Kurt Marzi (1983-90); Larry Dixon (1982); Ed Thompson (1970-81); no yearbooks (1967-69); Mr. Rowe (1966); no team picture (1965); Arthur Rundle (1963)
Division III
Brookside: Jim Herrmann (2023-present); Kevin Landis (2013-22); Stan Hughes (2009-12); Scott Graham (2002-08); Adolph Fowler (2000-01); Ron Chandler (1997-99); no team picture (1995-96); Steve Terschak (1994); Jim Johnson (1991, 1993); Renee Smith (1992); no team picture (1988-90); Bill Robb (1987); Shane Morter (1986); Bill Chiborski (1981-85); Tom McSheffery (1979-80); no yearbooks (1977-78); Jess Kulaga (1976); no yearbooks (1970-75); Chris Wilson (1969); Robert Andrews (1968); Chris Cogar (1964-67)
Clearview: Veronica Feicks (2023-present); Robin Dahman (2020-22); Jason Steadman (2007-19); Dave Leonard (2005-06); Len Nickoloff (1975-2004)
Elyria Catholic: Matt Barber (2020-present); Chuck Lynch (1987-2019); Mark Talarek (1986); Steve Currier (1977); Tom Mahl (1971-76); Dick Elsasser (1971-75; ’78-85); Flint McCullough (1966-70)
Keystone: Steve Babson (2026-present); Tom Habenicht (2013-25); Ben Lynch (2012); Jeff Holzhauer (2002-11); Brian Seman (2001); Kevin Wacker (1999-2000); Kathleen Frazier (1996-98); Ed Goff (?-1995)
Vermilion: Scott Skiles (2025-present); Kristy Edmison and Stacey Webb (2023-24); Tim Mackert (2022); Kristy Edmison and Stacey Webb (2021); Ryan Ladd (2018-20); Kristy Edmison (2012-17); John Burrow (2011); Sue Patterson (2010); Todd Lawson (2005-09); Mike Ziemke (1988-2004)
Division IV
Black River: Steven Rhein (2024-present); Patrick Brean (2022-23); Colleen Briggs (2017-21); Adam Laskos (2008-16); Eric Yetter (2003-07); Cynthia Berry (1991-2002); Bruce Lorincz (1982-90); no team picture (1981); Hascom (1980); no team picture (1979); no coach in team picture (1978); yearbooks missing (1975-77); Lyn Paladino (1974); Dave Oberholtzer (1971-73); Rollie Haring (1964-70); no pictures prior to 1964
Columbia: No team (2026-present); Aden Macfarlane (2025); Adam Bailey (2016-24); no team 2013-15; Jeff Tullos (2009-12); Dan Danilovec (2004-08)
Lake Ridge: Patrick Smith (2020-present); Keeon Gregory (2011-2019); no team (2009-10); Keeon Gregory (2004-08)
Oberlin: Marleen Caldwell (2026-present); Steve Babson (2025); Rodney Hooks (2022-24); David Hathaway (2020-21); Christina Madison (2018-19); David Hathaway (2012-17)
Open Door: David Couture (2023-present); Denver Daniel (2015-22); Chelsea Warren (2013-2014); Chris Clark (2010-2012); Steve Wallace (1989-2001, 2004-2009); David Skillman (2002-2003); Ed Drury (1983-1988)
Wellington: Jeff Hook (2018-present); Bill Watters (2017); Ben Friend (2016); Jason Perry (2015); Nick Vaughn (2014); Steve Diedrick (2012-13); Kirk Shellhouse (2011); Mike Wismer (2010); Megan Kauffman (2006-09); Nathan Morris (2001-05); Dave Conklin (1993-2000); Dave Coffin (1992); Rusty Hyde (1991); Tom King (1990); Thaddeus Sendelbach (1987-89); Don Cyrus (1986); Walt McGreevy (1983-85); Dave Camp (1976-82)
Girls
Division I
Elyria: Grace McCurdy (2022-present); Jerry Chizmar (2013-21); Deryl Nalle (2005-12); Jerry Chizmar (1997-2004); Tom Taylor (1996); Pati Habenicht (1988-95); Tom Below (1987); Deryl Nalle (1977-86); Frank Romano (1974-76); Paul Thiel (1971-73); Jim Kehler (1965-70); Vance Carter (1964); Tom Willing (1963); Dennis Ryan (1962); Edward Allen (1961); Frank Fiore (1959-60); Bob Slager (1958)
Lorain: Kelvin Jackson (2022-present): Ally (Ciulla) Vidika (2017-21); Kelvin Jackson (2015-16); Lanny Navarro (2010-14)
Division II
Amherst: Eric Watts (2026-present); Terry Kemp (1989-2025); Darline Elsasser (1988); Ron Camp (1984-87); Dick Cooley (1976-83)
Avon: Justin Carroll (2021-present); Matt Nortz (2012-20); Tara Gruskiewicz (2005-11): Kara Kelly-Sharp (2003-04); Anne Densmore (1994); Jim Reynolds (1973-93, 1995-2002)
Avon Lake: Rob Juergens (2014-present); Becky Uszak (2005-13); Kim Weaver (1998-2004); Al Buckeye (1980-97); Chuck Leopold (1978-79); Jim Saul (1976-77)
Midview: Kathy Manning (2018-present); Kim Mullins (2012-17); Kyle Romansky (2011); Lynn Magyar (2008-10); Mike Guildoo (2002-07); Colleen Barta (1998, 2000-01); Kelly Carpenter (1999); Stephanie Xenos (1995-97); Jeremy Gannon (1993-94); John Nakel (1991-92); Kurt Marzi (1983-90); Larry Dixon (1982); Ed Thompson (1974-81); Richard Bickel (1973); no team picture (1972); no yearbooks (1967-71); Mr. Rowe (1966); no team picture (1965); Arthur Rundle (1963)
North Ridgeville: Rohan Patil (2026-present); Linda (Morales) Shermak (2020-25); Andy Dohanos (2014-19); Bryan Morgan (2013); Sam Rufener (2008-12); Kevin Drapcho (2003-07); Ed Haller (2001-02); Brian Gardner (1997-2000); Elias Gorman (1995-96); Mr. Griffith (1994); Denver Daniel (1992-93); Tony Kanis (1982, ‘86, ‘90-91); Pam Nolan (1987-89); Toni Morgan (1983); Toni Dill (1981); Ann DiBlasi (1980); Scott Mitchell (1979); Steve Abbey (1973-78); Scott Mitchell (1970-72); Charles Bolognia (1968-69)
Division III
Brookside: Jim Herrmann (2023-present); Kevin Landis (2013-22); Stan Hughes (2009-12); Scott Graham (2002-08); Adolph Fowler (2000-01); Ron Chandler (1997-99); no team picture (1995-96); Steve Terschak (1994); Jim Johnson (1991, 1993); Renee Smith (1992); no team picture (1988-90); Bill Robb (1987); Shane Morter (1986); Bill Chiborski (1981-85); Tom McSheffery (1979-80); no yearbooks (1977-78); Jess Kulaga (1976); no yearbooks (1970-75); Chris Wilson (1969); Robert Andrews (1968); Chris Cogar (1964-67)
Clearview: Veronica Feicks (2023-present); Robin Dahman (2020-22); Jason Steadman (2007-19); Dave Leonard (2005-06); Len Nickoloff (1975-2004)
Elyria Catholic: Matt Barber (2020-present); Chuck Lynch (2018); Amy O’Brien (2009-17); Tim Kuhman (2000-08); John Boylan (1996-99); Chuck Lynch (1986-94)
Firelands: Bob Donelson (2017-present); Ryan Ladd (2015-16); Greg Northeim (2002-03, ’13-14); Bob Donelson (2004-12): Judy Parker (2000-01), Randy Foster (1999); Sue Patterson (1991-98); Gus Ristas (1987-90); Richard Geye (1986); Randy Foster (1979-85); Mike Revta (1973-78)
Keystone: Steve Babson (2026-present); Tom Habenicht (2013-25); Ben Lynch (2012); Jeff Holzhauer (2002-11); Brian Seman (2001); Kevin Wacker (1999-2000); Kathleen Frazier (1996-98); Ed Goff (?-1995)
Vermilion: Scott Skiles (2025-present); Kristy Edmison and Stacey Webb (2023-24); Tim Mackert (2022); Kristy Edmison and Stacey Webb (2021); Ryan Ladd (2018-20); Kristy Edmison (2012-17); John Burrow (2011); Sue Patterson (2010); Todd Lawson (2005-09); Mike Ziemke (1988-2004)
Division IV
Black River: Steven Rhein (2024-present); Patrick Brean (2022-23); Colleen Briggs (2017-21); Adam Laskos (2008-16); Eric Yetter (2003-07); Cynthia Berry (1990-2002)
Columbia: No team (2025-present); Adam Bailey (2016-24); no team (2012-15); Mark Tullos (2009-11); Dan Danilovec (2004-08)
Lake Ridge: Patrick Smith (2020-present); Keeon Gregory (2011-2019); no team (2009-10); Keeon Gregory (2004-08)
Oberlin: Marleen Caldwell (2026-present); Steve Babson (2025); Rodney Hooks (2022-24); David Hathaway (2020-21); Christina Madison (2018-19); David Hathaway (2012-17)
Open Door: Jen Szwagulak (2025-present); David Couture (2023-24); Denver Daniel (2015-22); Chelsea Warren (2013-2014); Chris Clark (2010-2012); Steve Wallace (1989-2001, 2004-2009); David Skillman (2002-2003); Ed Drury (1983-1988)
Wellington: Jeff Hook (2019-present); Bill Watters (2017-18); Ben Friend (2016); Jason Perry (2015); Nick Vaughn (2014); Steve Diedrick (2012-13); Kirk Shellhouse (2011); Mike Wismer (2010); Megan Kauffman (2006-09); Nathan Morris (2001-05); Dave Conklin (1993-2000); Dave Coffin (1992); Rusty Hyde (1991); Tom King (1990); Thaddeus Sendelbach (1987-89); Don Cyrus (1986); Walt McGreevy (1983-85); Dave Camp (1976-82)