Vaders Cross Country

Fall 2026 Season

📢 Announcements

September 27, 2026
No Practice This Week — Race at Northbrook Jr. High Instead!
Congratulations to all our Jr High Flight Night runners — Friday’s meet was a blast and we had an excellent SNSH showing! With two meets this week and St. Norbert celebrating Crusader Team Challenge on Friday, there is no practice this week. Instead, we encourage everyone to run in the Northbrook Jr. High meets on Tuesday, September 29 and Thursday, October 1. Arrive by 4:00 PM for the 4:30 start. See meet details below.

Our Purpose

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Build Community

Cross country is a team sport. We cheer for each other, push each other, and grow together — on and off the course.

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Endurance & Grit

We develop fitness the right way — with progressive training loads, proper warm-ups, and smart recovery so every athlete stays healthy and gets stronger.

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A Toolkit for Life

Running teaches athletes to manage effort, push through discomfort, and pace themselves — skills that carry well beyond the course.

Team Information

Coaches

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Coach Jake Schmitz

SNS dad with experience coaching track & field and cross country. Heading up the program this fall.

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Coach Dana Macke

SNS mom with experience coaching track & field and volleyball. Also coaching a volleyball team this fall and may need to miss an occasional practice or meet — parents may be asked to step in.

Both coaches are volunteers giving their time for our athletes. They will be reaching out for parent help throughout the season — snacks, drinks, meet support, and an extra set of eyes at practice. Please say yes when asked.

Meet Schedule

This Week — Northbrook Jr. High Meets

Northbrook Jr. High is hosting two meets this week. There is no Vaders practice this week — come race instead!

Meet #1 — Loyola Academy Jr High Flight Night (Sept 25)

Congratulations to everyone who ran — it was a blast and we had an excellent SNSH showing!

Check TeamSnap and both school websites under Athletics for updates and future meets.