Coach Vanlandingham “Coach V” is a lifelong resident of Northern Kentucky, graduating from Boone County High School in 1990 before attending Northern Kentucky University.  He acquired a renewed interest in competitive running, especially distance events, when his daughters Ashlyn & Avery began competing at Conner Middle.  He joined the team as Coach in 2020.

Coach V enjoys spending time with his family, mountain biking, hiking in Eastern Tennessee including the Great Smoky Mountains, and restoring classic cars.