COACH KELLI KERSTEN

Head Coach

Kelli ran track and cross country all four years of high school. She was a state qualifier in multiple events over the years. As a senior cross country runner, she was a member of the very first girl’s team to qualify for state in the history of Logan-Magnolia, in any sport. Her love for running continued to grow over the years and in 2017, she began coaching track (JH) and cross country at Logan-Magnolia. The girl’s cross country team has qualified for state five consecutive years. Finishing as State Runner-ups once and State Champions twice. Besides coaching track and cross country, Kelli has also coached gymnastics for 16 years. She has a passion for coaching and mentoring young athletes and she believes that running builds character and leadership skills that will be used in all aspects of life.

COACH LAURA SMIDDY

Assistant Coach

Laura started running after college. She loves running road races and has completed 36 full marathons (including Boston a few times!), several half marathons and even a couple of Ultra's.
She coaches because she believes running, regardless of natural ability, increases confidence, teaches valuable life lessons and is a common ground for lifelong friendships.

COACH COLIN LILLIE

Assistant Coach

Colin Lillie is a present eample of hard work pays off. 
Colin is a mulit-sport athlete at Saint Albert, with two of those sports cross country and track. Colin has placed first place in 6 cross country meets, including a district championship, 8th place finish in 1A State cross country his Junior year and also received a 7th place finish his sophomore year in the State meet. 
Colin likes to coach track because you can see direct results from your hardwork! His favorite running shoe is Nike Pegasus!