About Me
I am a native of Alexandria, VA, ran (1978-82) and later coached the boys’ and girls’ cross-country, indoor and outdoor track teams (1987-89, 91-95, 2002) at Bishop Ireton. Held 1000-meter school record at Ireton. Boys team won two State Catholic championships (1988,1989). Also competed on the Virginians AAU team in the summer of 1979 and made it to the USA/TFA national finals in Dayton, OH for the 800 in the 12-13 age group. Completed 3 Marine Corps marathons (1978, 1979, 1980), the last in 3:45 at the age of 15. In 1991, I helped Buz Male, then coach at Langley HS, with the formation of the Northern Virginia Cross-Country and Track Coaches Association (NVCCTCA). Ran cross-country, indoor and outdoor track for Wagner College (Div. I - Northeast Conference) in Staten Island, NY (1982-86), and was part of a school record 4 x 1500 relay. At Wagner, trained with coach Bob Andrews, mid-distance record holder at U. Penn, and father of current US distance standout Robby Andrews. Boys track coach at J.E.B. Stuart (2002, 2003). Moved to Newport News in 2003 and worked for five years as boys’ CC and middle distance and distance coach at Denbigh H.S. Head indoor coach (2007-2008). Boys’ outdoor team placed 4th in AAA state meet (2007). Assistant track coach at Grafton H.S. (2008-2009). Girls’ cross-country coach, track ass’t at Menchville HS (2012-2014). Hired as head cross-country and asst. indoor and outdoor track coach at Deep Creek (2018-present) to mark my 19th year of coaching. I have coached 26 former and current Division I athletes representing schools such as Virginia, VA Tech, Notre Dame, Seton Hall, William and Mary, Mount St. Mary’s, VMI, Norfolk State, Radford, Longwood, and others. Also coached at least a dozen runners who have competed at Division II and III at schools such as, St. Augustine’s, Shaw, Mary Washington, and Va State.By day, I am a correctional educator, and cover Class 5/6 state meets and the Virginia Showcase for Milestat. I also write for the Daily Press/Virginian Pilot & RecruitNoVA.com.