Coaches

Yesenia Benjamin - head coach

Coach Benjamin has been with Park Hill High School since 2022 as a Math teacher. Coach Benjamin coached for four years at Kearney High School as the assistant girls’ cross country coach. In 2024, she joined the Park Hill Cross Country team as the Girls Head Cross Country Coach.

Coach Benjamin got her start in distance running as a sophomore in high school when she joined her school’s cross country team. After graduating high school, Benjamin continued her running career at the University of Central Missouri competing in Cross Country, and Track as a collegiate athlete. After graduating college, Benjamin has continued her love for running by coaching others towards growing the same passion for long distance running.

One of Coach Benjamin’s favorite memories of high school was running cross country to be able to find a passion to call hers. As a coach, Benjamin hopes to lead others to the same passion.

Email: benjaminy@parkhill.k12.mo.us

derrienne gaar - girls' assistant coach

Coach Gaar is a Park Hill High School alumni, with an athletic career that included four years as a cross country and track athlete. Entering her fifth year as a cross country assistant coach and track coach, Coach Gaar also is working as an RN at NKC Health.

After a break from running following graduation from high school, Coach Gaar has recently returned to running, and is planning on continuing running in road races.

One of Coach Gaar's favorite memories in high school was running cross country to be able to have an outlet from everything else. As a coach, it is important to try to do the same thing for the team.

Email: gaard@parkhill.k12.mo.us

Cooper Bayiha - Boys' Assistant coach

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