A Look Ahead

PHSC Bobcats' men's cross country team is led by Coach Lee Rietsma.  "As a first year program we have a strong team that will build the foundation. We hope to be competitive both at the regional and national level," says Rietsma.

 

Men's Cross Country Coaching Staff

  • Cross Country Head Coach Lee Rietsma

    Lee Rietsma

    Head Coach

    Lee grew up in Grand Rapids, MI and now lives in Land O' Lakes. He has been a runner since middle school and competed all 4 years in the High School Cross Country State Championships. Lee is a post collegiate runner and still competes locally and throughout the country in distances 5k – Marathon.

    Lee is in his fifth season as the Assistant Coach for the Bobcats. He received his USA Track & Field Level 1 Coaching Certification in May of 2013 and is currently his education in Health Sciences.

    His most memorable accomplishments were finishing 2nd overall in the Space Coast Marathon with a time of 2:44:46. Lee has run 25 marathons including the Boston Marathon 8 times with a best time of 2:47:17. He plans to continue his Boston streak and many more marathons.