Cross Country

coach mitchelson

I began playing organized sports as a youth, which led me to varsity letter in football, volleyball, and track & field during high school. I also had the privilege of playing football for Coach Paul Johnson at the U.S. Naval Academy. Since 2014, I have been coaching both tackle and flag football at the high school and youth levels, and I’ve truly enjoyed every season. Over the years, I’ve also served as an assistant coach in t-ball, baseball, and soccer. This year, I’m excited to take on a new challenge as I coach Junior High School Cross Country for the first time at Northshore Christian Academy.

I chose to become a coach because I see athletics as more than competition—it’s a platform to shape character, build discipline, and instill values that last far beyond the field. My deepest desire is to raise young men and women in the ways of the Lord, teaching them to play with integrity, humility, and perseverance. Sports provide a unique opportunity to model Christlike leadership, encourage teamwork rooted in respect, and remind athletes that their ultimate identity is found not in wins or losses, but in who they are in Christ. Coaching allows me to serve, mentor, and inspire the next generation to grow in both faith and life.