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The JLS Cross Country team practices and competes in the fall, racing 1.5 to 2 mile races on varied terrain. All JLS students are welcome to register; no prior experience in running is expected.
Coaches
Coaches
Tom Haxton
Tom Haxton
Tom started coaching JLS cross country and track and field in 2023 when his oldest son started the sports as a sixth grader. He previously coached three seasons of youth soccer.
Tom competed in track and field and cross country in middle school, high school, and college, where he was the NCAA Division 3 national champion in the 10,000 meter run and won multiple conference championships for the University of Chicago. He currently competes for the West Valley Track Club and was a member of their team that won a championship in their age group at the 2023 USA club cross country national championships.
Jane Hollander
Jane Hollander
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Quinn Meinhardt
Quinn Meinhardt
Quinn is a recent graduate of Wesleyan University, where she competed in D3 cross country and track all four years. She grew up in the Bay Area, still enjoys running every day, and is currently attending Santa Clara University for her MA in Counseling Psychology. Quinn is excited to be a part of the JLS cross country program!
Barry Tao
Barry Tao
Barry is a former runner who is getting back into shape by helping out the JLS Cross Country Team. Bicycling and swimming are his main form of exercise along with wrangling his two daughters (3rd grader at Fairmeadow, 7th grader at JLS). Barry grew up in Palo Alto and attended Ohlone, Wilbur (now JLS), and Gunn High. He is a graphic designer who does ads, brochures, and swag for corporate marketing.
Igal Fridman
Igal Fridman
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