Varsity Cross Country
Heb. 12:1 states, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
We never want to just focus on being the winner of a race. How we run the race matters. In Cross Country at Grace, we are always concerned with character development as well as speed and endurance. This is a demanding sport that forces an athlete to find out who they truly are. With a different race course every week, students have to keep their eyes moving around. This allows them to see each other and the wonder of God’s creation anew every day.
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Andrew Plentl
Speed & Strength, Track and Field Coach
Andrew Plentl
Speed & Strength, Track and Field Coach
I am entering my 2nd year at Grace as the Head Speed and Strength Coach. I am currently the Head Varsity Cross Country Coach and Assistant Track Coach for MS and HS. I come to Grace after almost a decade of experience coaching at the Division 1 level and leading multiple athletes to national championships and All-American honors. I have a passion for solving puzzles and creating connections. My wife, Randi, and I have a 6 year old son, Dean, and 4 year old daughter, Dani. I am excited to help lead future generations towards Jesus and help the community at Grace grow closer to Him! Go Cougs!
Hannah Goetz
Grammar, Writing & Cross Country Coach
Hannah Goetz
Grammar, Writing & Cross Country Coach
B.A., Texas A&M University
Since receiving her degree in English from Texas A&M in 2013, Hannah has taught English at the middle and high school levels. She has also worked in safe homes with teen girls for five years. She graduated this summer with her graduate degree in English Rhetoric and is excited to be a part of the Grace Community Family. In her free time, she can be found at the gym, anywhere outdoors, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
Brennan Taylor
Mathematics, Basketball & Cross Country Coach
Brennan Taylor
Mathematics, Basketball & Cross Country Coach
M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University
Brennan is a 2012 graduate of Grace Community School and earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the United States Air Force Academy. Brennan served on active duty in the Air Force for five years and had the opportunity to work as an engineer and program manager at the AF Research Laboratory, a small-business liaison, and STEM outreach coordinator. A passion for education pushed him to switch careers, and thus he joined the GCS team in 2021 to teach mathematics and engineering. Brennan also earned a master’s degree in education from Wayland Baptist University.
Middle School Cross Country
Heb. 12:1 states, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
We never want to just focus on being the winner of a race. How we run the race matters. In Cross Country at Grace, we are always concerned with character development as well as speed and endurance. This is a demanding sport that forces an athlete to find out who they truly are. With a different race course every week, students have to keep their eyes moving around. This allows them to see each other and the wonder of God’s creation anew every day.
NEWS
CALENDAR
Hannah Goetz
Grammar, Writing & Cross Country Coach
Hannah Goetz
Grammar, Writing & Cross Country Coach
B.A., Texas A&M University
Since receiving her degree in English from Texas A&M in 2013, Hannah has taught English at the middle and high school levels. She has also worked in safe homes with teen girls for five years. She graduated this summer with her graduate degree in English Rhetoric and is excited to be a part of the Grace Community Family. In her free time, she can be found at the gym, anywhere outdoors, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
Brennan Taylor
Mathematics, Basketball & Cross Country Coach
Brennan Taylor
Mathematics, Basketball & Cross Country Coach
M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University
Brennan is a 2012 graduate of Grace Community School and earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the United States Air Force Academy. Brennan served on active duty in the Air Force for five years and had the opportunity to work as an engineer and program manager at the AF Research Laboratory, a small-business liaison, and STEM outreach coordinator. A passion for education pushed him to switch careers, and thus he joined the GCS team in 2021 to teach mathematics and engineering. Brennan also earned a master’s degree in education from Wayland Baptist University.