Michael Buensuceso has been a Berwick Academy Varsity Cross Country coach since 2019.  From 2015-2019 Michael served as the coach for the Berwick Academy Crew Team, a sport he participated in during his four years at the University of Rhode Island (‘89-’93).  

Michael’s affinity for running developed later in life, completing his first marathon in 2007 and since then, he has completed over ten other marathons along the East Coast and countless other running races at varying distances. Over the last ten years, Michael has incorporated swimming and cycling into his fitness regimen and has competed in a number of local and regional triathlons.  

As a cross-country coach, Michael works with young people to build a sense of team camaraderie while instilling a sentiment of lifelong fitness and an appreciation for the benefits of an active lifestyle. He says, “running, or any physical activity for that matter, provides the opportunity for a healthy lifestyle and the chance to not only set goals for yourself, but also multiple moments to celebrate the incremental gains as you work towards achieving those goals.”  

You can find Michael on Strava at https://strava.app.link/VANye8FHIKb.