Cross Country

 

Derek Johnsrud- Cross Country Co-Head Coach

Derek has been coaching Sun Prairie cross country and track for five years as well as teaching at the elementary level. After running at Fall River High School and UW Oshkosh, he still enjoys running and recently competed in the Chicago Marathon. His favorite memory was how the team came together in the spring 2021 cross country season. When Coach Johnsrud isn't running, teaching and coaching he enjoys traveling, reading and drinking coffee. He is looking forward to developing the identity and culture of Sun Prairie West Cross Country

 

Megan Nelson - Cross Country Co-Head Coach
Coach Nelson began teaching and coaching in Sun Prairie in 2013 after competing in cross country and track and field at Oregon High School and at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She and her husband live in Sun Prairie with their 3 daughters: Bobbi Grace, Navya and Raelani and their husky, Cortana. Coach Nelson aspires to encourage her student athletes to grow and develop as teammates, competitors and people of character.

 

Matt Roe - Cross Country Assistant Coach
Coach Roe began as a middle school cross country coach in 2002.  He began coaching cross country at Sun Prairie High School in 2011.  In 2022 he switched over to Sun Prairie West High School.  He believes deeply in the pillars of the program: trust, accountability, balance, and togetherness.  He teaches 6th grade math at Patrick Marsh Middle School.

Kathy Hodges - Cross Country Assistant Coach

Kathy Hodges coaches cross country and track at West, focusing on mid and long distance runners. She’s coached cross country for two years and is looking forward to her first track season. Kathy loves helping athletes set goals, improve, and have fun along the way. Sports have been a big part of her family too, with all four of her kids in Sun Prairie programs.

CROSS COUNTRY SEASON SCHEDULE

 

2022:
Boys Team 5th place at Sectionals
Girls Team 5th place at Sectionals

2023:
Boys Team 7th place at Sectionals
Girls Team 2nd place at Sectionals