Vaders Cross Country

Fall 2026 Season

📢 Announcements

September 13, 2026
First Meet — Less Than 2 Weeks Away!
Our first meet of the season is Friday, September 25, 5:00 PM at Loyola Academy. More details to come via TeamSnap — mark your calendars!

Our Purpose

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Build Community

Cross country is a team sport. We cheer for each other, push each other, and grow together — on and off the course.

Endurance & Grit

We develop fitness the right way — with progressive training loads, proper warm-ups, and smart recovery so every athlete stays healthy and gets stronger.

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A Toolkit for Life

Running teaches athletes to manage effort, push through discomfort, and pace themselves — skills that carry well beyond the course.

Team Information

Coaches

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Coach Jake Schmitz

SNS dad with experience coaching track & field and cross country. Heading up the program this fall.

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Coach Dana Macke

SNS mom with experience coaching track & field and volleyball. Also coaching a volleyball team this fall and may need to miss an occasional practice or meet — parents may be asked to step in.

Both coaches are volunteers giving their time for our athletes. They will be reaching out for parent help throughout the season — snacks, drinks, meet support, and an extra set of eyes at practice. Please say yes when asked.

Meet Schedule

Meet schedule coming soon. Check TeamSnap and both school websites under Athletics for updates.