OUR COACHES
Not Their Day Jobs



COACH CARLYN HINDS
Head Coach
Coach Carlyn is in her 3rd year of coaching XC at Nipomo. She came in knowing very little about the sport but has a long career of coaching distance athletes at the high school and masters levels. She is thankful for Coach Houchin and the team for teaching her everything she knows.
COACH MARK HOUCHIN
Assistant Coach
Coach Houchin has been coaching XC at Nipomo since forever! He is an invaluable resource for the other coaches and the athletes. He is an avid Ultimate Frisbee player so many of our practices include a little fun and games.
COACH CRAIG MCKOWN
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Coach McKown is our volunteer coach who builds satellites when he is not coaching. He is a wealth of information regarding XC and his positive attitude and support gives our athletes the edge.