Rachel Fogle

Cross County Head Coach

Coach Rachel Fogle has served as the boys and girls cross country coach at Providence Academy for 18 years. She is dedicated to developing disciplined, confident student-athletes who pursue excellence both academically and athletically. Coach Fogle’s coaching philosophy emphasizes perseverance, teamwork, and personal growth, helping runners reach their full potential on and off the course.

Patricia O'Brien

Cross Country Coach

Coach O’Brien began her running career as a member of her high school track and field team before discovering cross country during the fall of her junior year. She went on to compete collegiately at the University of Minnesota as a member of both the track and field and cross country programs. During her time with the Golden Gophers, she earned a place on the program’s all-time top ten lists in the indoor 5K, outdoor 5K, and outdoor 10K.

Coach O’Brien continues to run competitively and enjoys coaching the cross country team at Providence Academy, where she shares her passion for the sport with student-athletes who bring the same enthusiasm and love for running that inspired her own journey.