Coaching Staff
Head Coach ~ Chuck Schwartz
Began running in Middle School to get in shape for other sports. Began competitive running as a Junior in High School at Sheridan High School, Sheridan, Arkansas. Ran 5 years for Adams State College and was an individual National Champion in the 3000m Steeplechase and an All-American in Cross Country. Participated on 6 National Championship Teams. Ran for Reebok Racing Club for 4 years after college. As a coach, has worked at every level of ability-youth club, middle school, high school, collegiate and elite. Head Cross Country and Track Coach at Doherty for 20 years (the last 6 years co-coached the team). Currently in 6th year as Head Cross Country Coach at Air Academy. Also the Head Girls Track and Field Coach. Was inducted into The Adams State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016. Also an inductee in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. Looking forward to the 2021 season!
Began running in Middle School to get in shape for other sports. Began competitive running as a Junior in High School at Sheridan High School, Sheridan, Arkansas. Ran 5 years for Adams State College and was an individual National Champion in the 3000m Steeplechase and an All-American in Cross Country. Participated on 6 National Championship Teams. Ran for Reebok Racing Club for 4 years after college. As a coach, has worked at every level of ability-youth club, middle school, high school, collegiate and elite. Head Cross Country and Track Coach at Doherty for 20 years (the last 6 years co-coached the team). Currently in 6th year as Head Cross Country Coach at Air Academy. Also the Head Girls Track and Field Coach. Was inducted into The Adams State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016. Also an inductee in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. Looking forward to the 2021 season!
Assistant Coach ~ Catherine Webber
Coach Webber is new to Air Academy this year but not new to the district. You may recognize her from Eagleview Middle School. She coached the middle school program for 18 years at EMS. Coach Webber played ball sports growing up and only dabbled in running. Post college she really caught the running bug and began competing in marathons and triathlons. Coach Webber has completed many Ironman distance triathlons, including competing in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii, twice. She now enjoys testing her limits on the trails.
Coach Webber is excited to work with the team and reconnect with former athletes and students as they continue to develop their skills.
Assistant Coach ~ Mikayla Peck
I am originally from Nebraska where I started my running career in middle school and continued through high school. After high school, I ran cross country and track for the University of Nebraska-Omaha. I competed in the 5k and 10k for track. I also coached cross country and track in Nebraska for 3 years. In my free time, I love to run, hike, fish, camp and be outdoors. I am excited to join the team and help your athlete grow as a runner and as a person.