Kathleen S.

Sheila Wray (Testimonial)

I would like to recommend Kathleen Shoemaker, as a running coach for your child. Ms. Shoemaker (known to most here as "Coach K") served as the cross-country running coach for our private school team, the Panthers, during the year 2014-2015. Her involvement with our school team was entirely volunteer, yet one would not have detected that by her total dedication to her role as coach. She held practices five days a week and never missed. She was an ever-present active coach at every track meet, bounding across the field to encourage every team mates at all events. Her passion for coaching is rivaled only by her passion for running. She shares her knowledge and experience with her athletes clearly and patiently and her character is marked by encouragement. She is a soft-spoken young woman, but to her athletes she clearly relays an expectation of hard work, commitment, and refuses to settle for excuses. Ms. Shoemaker would be an asset to any running organization. We wish we had the funds to retain her as a coach for our organization, but our budget is extremely limited. She gives 110% and any team fortunate enough to call her “Coach” is going to be motivated to reach their goals. Sincerely, Sheila W.