Our Coaching Staff

We are blessed to have a wonderful group of teacher-coaches who love to help kids develop an interest in Track & Field and, along the way, develop skills that help them improve in their chosen events. Meet your coaches . . . 

• The Coaching Staff

  • Lindsey Ewert, Head Coach, Jumps (LJ, TJ, HJ)

  • Joel Flores, 7th Boys Squad, Distance/Relays (400, 800, 1600, Relays/Medley)

  • Abigail Colander, 7th Girls Squad, Distance/Relays (400, 800, 1600, Relays/Medley)

  • Valerie Newsum, 8th Girls Squad, Sprints (100, 200, 400)/Hurdles

  • Alex Roberts, 8th Boys Squad, Throws (Shot Put and Discus)

  • Joe Newsum, Volunteer Coach- Jumps (LJ, TJ , HJ)

  • Carlos Ortega, All-around Volunteer Coach

  • Bryce Tope, Volunteer Coach, 8th Girls Squad/Sprints and Hurdles

  • Heather Wiidakas, Uniforms, Meet Manager, Lemon Oreos 

Our Philosophy: Every student-athlete has something to contribute. Athletics at Cresthill is a place for discovery and wonder, growth and development, contribution and commitment. We will seek to give students a place of belonging and challenge and lift them up through this journey.