Boys' Cross Country
2023 Coach of the Year
Tom Rothenberger
Jesuit High School
Portland,
Oregon Impact Statement
“That’s what my passion is, to open doors for kids, to set some goals and make their dreams become real. It’s what I was meant to do. If you can find that in life, I think that’s a pretty cool thing.” -Tom Rothenberger
Biography
Rothenberger began his journey at Jesuit in 1981.
Over the course of his career, his cross country and track teams have become a perennial powerhouse. They have combined to win 29 state titles.
In 2022, he was named the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Boys’ High School Cross Country Coach of the Year.