2024 ACAC Cross-Country Coach of The Year
Edmonton, AB (October 30, 2024) – The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is proud to announce that Dr. Simon Schaerz of the Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks has been named the ACAC Cross Country Coach of the Year.
Coach Schaerz is in his 7th year as the Kodiaks' head coach and has been with the program for 9 years. He lives in Lethbridge with his wife, Lexi, and their two boys, Luca and Max. Simon recently earned his Doctorate and is a full-time faculty member at Lethbridge Polytechnic. This is his 3rd time being recognized by his peers with this honor.
“I’m honored to be named Coach of the Year again, thanks to the fantastic support from assistant coaches Dylan Brown and Ric Quesada, who have been instrumental in our program’s success. We’re excited to take our teams to nationals and represent the Kodiaks,” says Coach Schaerz.
"Coach Schaerz and his coaching staff have done an incredible job this year, not only with results on the course but with the work both programs do in aspiring to the Kodiaks' 3 Pillars," says Todd Caughlin, Kodiaks Athletics Director. "Seeing the men remain in medal contention and the women returning to the medal fold is inspiring."
This prestigious award was presented at the ACAC Cross Country Championships, hosted by St. Mary’s University in Calgary, Alberta.
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Mark Kosak, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
Chief Executive Officer
403-875-7329
markk@acac.ab.ca
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