Chatham-Glenwood High School Cross Country, Distance Track Coach, Girls Head Track Coach. Boys XC State Champs 2018, 3rd 2020, Girls XC State Champs 2020, 2023
KEEP XC IN THE FALL! I can’t sit by, be silent and wait for things to happen to my team and my coaching staff. I plan on emailing and calling the IHSA to express my desire to have the 2020 Cross Country season in 2020. Please join me if you feel the same.
@IHSA_IL
🚨🚨SCHOOL RECORD ALERT!🚨🚨
These boys killed it!! 7:54.13 & IL
#2
! Attacked the day head on and raced a stacked O’Fallon squad…tons to be proud of! Eli (1:58), Van (1:57), Will (1:58) and Drew (1:59)! Massive day and we are still climbing the mountain!! 🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️
🚨🚨SCHOOL RECORD ALERT!🚨🚨
Freshman Van Schneider breaks the freshmen 800m record in 1:58.01! He takes down Samson Dessalines record of 1:59.62 from 2019. I never thought that record would be broken, but it’s only April 12th! Can’t wait to see what Van does next 🔥🔥🔥
🚨🚨SCHOOL RECORD ALERT!🚨🚨
Sophomore Will Patzia breaks the sophomore 800m record in 1:57.77! A huge statement race and he’s only getting started! That record had been around since 2014 and was set by Glenwood legend Landon Skelly! Amazing race, Will! 🔥🔥🔥
🚨🚨SCHOOL RECORD ALERT!🚨🚨
Another school record from this group and they are STATE QUALIFIERS! They aren’t done yet and there’s another gear in there too! 7:52.00! Easy to remember! Congrats boys!! Let’s go to Charleston! 🏔️
Dad brag time. Westen Garber, my son, ran distance camp this week. He’s going into 3rd grade but ran “up” with the middle school kids. He was really looking forward to the mile today. His 6:38 is a wonderful PR and he was so happy! I love how much he loves running ❤️❤️❤️
Lots to be proud of today!! Girls are Sectional CHAMPS!! Nia Gibson and Emma Leahy lead the way with their Top 10 performances! Great job ladies! Boys take 2nd and look to have their best races next week at State! It’s a great day to be a Titan!
#GTXC
I’ve debated on posting this, but a friend and fellow coach told me something about who these things honor…
Joe Erb of
@BagoTrack
said (I’m paraphrasing) “these awards are really about the kids. They buy into what we do and trust us.”
Very true. This is for them.
Glenwood Girls and Boys are Regional CHAMPS! Girls put 6 in the top 7 for a total of 19 points! Nia Gibson the individual winner! Boys have 5 in the top 10 for a 38 point finish! Great times and fantastic racing!
#GTXC
#raincantholdusdown
🚨🚨SCHOOL RECORD ALERT!🚨🚨
What a race!! I’m so proud of these girls for how they approached today. 9:33.39, IL
#6
and a new meet record! One more step up the mountain! Ashlyn (2:25), Rachael (2:20), Ava (2:24) and Ally (2:20)🔥 There’s more to come from this crew! 🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️
Boys 4th, Girls 2nd! Love how this team has come together! So proud of these kids and what they’ve accomplished together. One more time together next week, let’s do this.
#2timesloudandproud
#GTXC
🚨🚨SCHOOL RECORD ALERT!🚨🚨
Fast, fast, fast! And they aren’t done yet!! Not only did this crew break their previously set school record, but they are going to STATE! 9:31.05!! Ava 2:20, Rachael 2:20, Lydia 2:25 and Ally 2:22!! So proud of these girls!
#anotherone
These two young men exemplify the words constantly attributed to runners. Driven, smart, remarkable, tough, amazing. The Glenwood Cross Country and Track programs are better because of the two of you. I can’t wait to watch your last season wearing red and white.
#GTXC
Exciting weekend! Dathan & Drey signed NLIs to run at UIC! Thrilled they can continue to compete while pursuing degrees in science!
Also, both were honored by Springfield Road Runners Club as Boys HS Runner of the Year!
Super proud of them!
@Coach_GTXC
@CoachCoxGT
@UIC_XCTF
This was taken immediately after seeing we won State. My dad was the first person I saw. He gave me a bear hug and told me how proud he was. One of the best moments I could have shared with a man who’s been through so much. Happy Father’s Day all!
4th Place. Just an amazing day from start to finish. This TEAM has changed for the better. I’m so proud of everyone, I can’t even put it in to words.
Amazing weekend from this crew! 🔥
TitanUp!
Huge Congrats to Coach Tommy Johnson for being name Boys Soccer All-Section Coach of the Year!! A wonderful accomplishment for a fantastic coach!
@GT_titan_soccer
@GTCoachJohnson
Days like these are hard to describe. So many great efforts in both races. We couldn’t be more proud of our athletes. It’s a great day to be a Titan.
#GTXC
#TOGETHER
Lots to be happy about today! The Glenwood ladies are Sectional CHAMPS! Boys take second with some great competition from Mascoutah! A wild season ends and we look to the Spring. So happy we got to have this season!
#GTXC
🔥State Bound!!🔥
Rachael Behrens is headed to state in the 1600 (5:17) and 4x8! So proud of her and how she competes!! Time to get after it in Charleston next week!
So proud of these kids today! Made a big trip to the Chicago area, missed the last day of homecoming fun for a really solid meet and some terrific teams. Couldn’t be more proud of this crew!
#tribe
#team
#GTXC
Proud of how these kids competed today! Things are coming together the next couple weeks with great competition! Both teams take 2nd and advance to Sectionals!
#GTXC
Glenwood Girls 15th and Boys 5th! The teams gave it everything they had today! Can't ask for anything more!! Very proud of our squad. This is one heck of a team!!
#GTXC
I love this picture. Our distance squad girls 4x400 was the only ladies relay entered for this event. They opted to “race the boys” and had a blast doing it. Smiles, jokes and having fun. Time didn’t matter. They had fun....I couldn’t ask for more.
#gettingfasterisfun
Super proud of these kids. Coaching both girls & boys teams is the absolute best, but days like this are tough. Girls roll to a big team victory but the guys miss out on a trip next week as a team. Van Schneider punched his ticket as an individual & will race next weekend!
#GTXC
Some amazing coaches helped with finishing this course tonight. It’s flat, fast and ready for action! I can’t wait to test out our brand new course tomorrow morning!!
#GTXC
Some exciting things happening on the Cross Country coaching staff at Glenwood High. I’m very happy to announce our new assistant coaches for the 2022-23 season (and for the foreseeable future)! 👇
This is what it’s all about. These three amazing young people are moving to the next level and taking their talents with them. I’ve had the absolute pleasure of coaching these athletes the last four years and we are going to miss them dearly. 🧵- 👇🏻
New Indoor 4x800 School Record for the Titan men! 8:21.62! Good enough for IL
#2
!
Dessalines - 2:08
Dathan Maton - 2:02
Peterson - 2:06
Drey Maton - 2:02
Girls are Regional Champs! Wonderfully executed plan today and everyone looked great. Proud of your efforts! Nia Gibson take the individual win in a great race today too! Fantastic!
#GTXC
Really good stuff today! Girls are Regional Champions! Boys 2nd! Lots to be excited about moving into the postseason! People getting healthy and times ticking down. Can’t wait until next week!
#GTXC
A great day in a sloppy mess! Times weren’t great but the efforts were amazing. 1st for the girls! 2nd for the boys! Only 1 point separated GHS and SHS boys! Love the battle every year. On to Championship season!
#race
#GTXC
While I’m at the State Meet, my son won the mile back home! He and his friend battled it out all the way to the finish. Proud daddy moment! Way to go West!
Proud dad moment! My son’s first 5K this morning and he crushed it! 3rd overall and he had a blast. Pretty wild for an 11 year old.
Love that he starts racing for GMS this fall!
❤️
Before today’s takeaways, I want to shout out these boys. These 4 hold the new indoor school record at 8:16.32. From left to right: 2 freshmen, 1 sophomore and 1 senior. Van 2:01, Brady 2:09, Will 2:03 & Drew 2:00. Huge efforts at this point in season. I couldn’t be more proud.🔥
School Record Alert! Not just an indoor, but an ALL TIME school record! 4:02.62!
This group is just getting started! Fantastic work from top to bottom and Katelyn’s 54.8 anchor leg was the cherry on top! Way to crush it ladies!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥
#TitanUp
Hey world! This amazing young lady is out there to be scooped up!
@KatelynLehnen
is one of the biggest talents in Illinois and quickly becoming one of the biggest in the country! She is a leader on our team and would be an amazing addition to any program! Let’s go!!
#fastfastfast
I have a lot of great efforts to post about, but I’m going to start with these 2 groups. I gas up a few meets a season for us to focus on & this weekend was one of them. These two crews set a new standard for us. I’m so proud of them!!Boys=8:04.61 (IL
#3
) Girls=9:46.57 (IL
#3
) 🔥🔥
A Garber pays his debts! I made a bet with Natalie that she could break 63 in the 400 early in season. She didn’t think she could do it, no way. I told her not only do I believe in her, but I bet that if she did, I’d buy her lunch. Last week, she split 59 in the 4x4! 🔥
#TitanUp
Not the ending we hoped for but what a season. Lots of lessons learned, PRs earned and levels jumped. I couldn’t be more proud of these boys and their accomplishments.
Indoor School Record ✅
Outdoor School Record (twice) ✅
Made the Program better ✅
Onward and upward…
This is what it’s all about!! Kali Gaden moving on to the next level and surrounded by her friends!
@UISXCTF
is getting a great young woman! Very proud of you, Kali!
#signingday
#loveyourpeople
These boys worked their butts off all Spring to be ready to qualify. They’ve put themselves in the best position possible to be successful. I couldn’t be more proud of this group.
#schoolrecordsarefun
Big day today! Loved seeing everyone compete and set the tone for the season. Girls 1st, Boys 6th and a few statements made today! Eat all the food, drink all the drinks and let’s get back to work on Monday!
#tribe
#GTXC
🚨The whole crew on one bus headed to IC! We almost didn’t even have one, so everyone is up close and personal 😂
A fun and fast night ahead! Time to rock and roll, Titans!
2023 ITCCCA COY
Girls XC 3A - Lauren Deangelis (York)
Girls XC 2A - Mike Garber (Chatham - Glenwood)
Girls XC 1A - Kara Leaman (Tolono Unity)
Winners will receive their awards at the ITCCCA clinic on 1/12.
You can register for the ITCCCA clinic here:
The post you have been waiting for, but we wanted to make sure that HARDWARE was in the photo!
Undefeated regular season.
Regional Champs.
Sectional Champs.
And now, State Champs!
Congratulations on a historic season!
@Coach_GTXC
4:06.09 INDOORS!? That’s an Indoor School Record, drops Wednesday’s record by 14 seconds and good enough for IL
#8
. 😳😮💨🔥🔥🔥🔥
#TitanUp
@GTTrackandField
Tough one out there at Lincoln Park today. If you’ve ever raced it, you know. One of the hardest courses in IL. Really proud of how our guys and girls competed & pushed themselves. We are better because of today! Focus on the future!
#tribe
#GTXC
This kid has worked his tail off for a full year. Gabe Iwanicki started his XC career off with a 24 minute 3 mile & a near 8 min. mile time trial.
Fast forward to April 10th, 2024 and he breaks 5 and looks fantastic doing it. Gabe is a testament to hard work. Very proud of you!
Lots to be proud of today!! Some fantastic efforts and PRs today! I love this sport, this team and the families that support them. Cross Country is the best!!
#GTXC