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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. PAMSACO is currently in our third season operating the team. In 2026 we have 72 runners enrolled. Practices typically start on the first full week of school, and the season lasts until late October.
Coaches
Coaches
Tom Haxton
Tom Haxton
Tom has been coaching JLS cross country since 2023 when his oldest son started the sports as a sixth grader. He previously coached three seasons of youth soccer, and he was the head coach and distance coach for JLS track and field in 2024.
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 championships in their age group at the 2023 and 2025 USA club cross country national championships.
Tyler Chenhall
Tyler Chenhall
Tyler has been coaching JLS cross country since 2025 and has been a private running coach for several years.
Tyler ran his first 5k when he was 8 and competed in cross country and track during middle school and high school. He returned to running more seriously as an adult, focusing more on half and full marathons. He is also an organizer for the Palo Alto Run Club and a regular volunteer and runner at the Sunnyvale Parkrun.
Ellie Lochner
Ellie Lochner
This is Ellie’s first year coaching at JLS. Professionally, she works in energy modeling and brings five years of experience coaching middle school sports, including cross country, track, and soccer.
Ellie grew up in northern Wisconsin where she competed in middle and high school cross country before going on to play collegiate soccer. She enjoys running everything from local 5ks to half and full marathons, and will be training for the London Marathon this spring. Outside of running, she enjoys reading and spending time outdoors with her dog Skipper.
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