Meet Central's Coaches -

Meet Central's Coaches

Coach Ashley

I’ve been running for 17 years and gained a passion for the sport while participating in cross country in high school. Running is a lifetime sport that has taught me how to overcome more than just physical obstacles that have come my way. I have two children, Kellen, age 11 and Tucker, age 6. La Grande is a great place to run and enjoy the outdoors. As a family, we love exploring MERA and the great trails with our Vizsla dog, Pepper.

Coach Lani

My name is Lani Kalemba and I have two boys who go to Central; Jack, age 10 and Gus, age 8. Being outside and getting exercise are two things I prioritize in my life. I am excited to coach for SoleKIDS this fall to encourage kids to also get outside, start moving and help teach them that physical activity can be fun, challenging and rewarding.

Coach Shannon

I am a lifelong runner, and I love sharing the joy of running with others! I began running at age ten and was lucky enough to run on the track and cross country teams in college. My boys are developing a love for running, and I am super excited for Wiley to participate in the SoleKIDS running club! Running is a great way to spend time outdoors with friends, and I look forward to running with Central students. I am a professor at EOU and in my free time I love to run, bike, ski, raft, and berry pick with my kids, dogs, and husband.

Interested in Coaching?

The number of kids who can participate in the SoleKIDS program is driven by the number of coaches and adults we have running with the kids. We would love to continue to grow the program in the Grande Ronde Valley. Contact katie@solekids.org to learn more.