Steve Carroll - Head Coach
2022 will be Coach Carroll’s fifth year as the Head Cross Country Coach and sixth with the program. He is also the Head Track Coach at Skutt Catholic. Carroll is SkyHawk alumni graduating in 2005. Carroll was a member of the 2001 runner-up XC team and also a relay and individual State Champion in Track. Coach graduated from Wayne State College where he competed collegiately in Cross Country and Track & Field
Mike Mingo- Assistant Coach
2022 will be Coach Mingo’s fifth year with the XC program. He had been the Boys XC and Track Coach at Burke for the past 28 years. Coach Mingo is a three-time Metro Coach of the Year recipient. He currently teaches in Millard Public Schools. Mingo is supported by his wife Kathy. Both children, Madison and Cole competed collegiately.
Todd Leutzinger - Assistant Coach
Coach Leutzinger begins his sixth year as a coach with the XC program. A former standout XC state medalist, he brings a great understanding of tradition and success to our team. Coach Leutzinger graduated from UNL in May 2017 with bachelors degree in Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Sciences . He is currently pursuing a Masters of Science in Biomechanics from UNO.
Nate Ruffino - Assistant Coach
Coach Ruffino is entering his seventh year as an assistant to the program and is a great asset. Coach Ruffino is a former SkyHawk wrestler, XC, and track athlete. His 1998 wrestling team was recently inducted into the SCHS Hall of Fame and won the school's first state championship. Ruffino is part owner of Boyd and Charlie's BBQ. He is supported by wife Lacey and future SkyHawk daughters Avery and Gabriella.
Keith Baumert - Assistant Coach
Coach Baumert enters his third year with the cross country program in addition to assisting with the track teams. He was an integral member of the coaching staff in the early years of the school. Keith is supported by his wife Pam and his daughters Jennifer and Kelly are graduates of Skutt Catholic. Coach Baumert is an avid runner and will be competing in his 100th marathon last fall.
Leigh Officer - Assistant Coach
Coach Officer enters her first year with the SkyHawk XC program. This spring she will begin as the girl's long and triple jump coach in track. Coach Officer currently serves as a spanish teacher at Skutt Catholic.
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