Gerardy Named First Head Coach for Cross Country

DUBUQUE, IA – Emmaus Athletics announces the hiring of Jeremiah Gerardy to serve as the first-ever cross country head coach at Emmaus Bible College.  Gerardy begins his role immediately, and he will lead both the men's and women's teams for their inaugural Fall 2021 season of competition.  

"I am thankful to Emmaus for this opportunity and really look forward to building our team!  Colossians 3:23 will be a pillar verse for our program: 'Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.' Ultimately, I want a cross country program that points towards God and grows in Him, while using our gifts to the fullest."

"We will put a strong emphasis on goals and goal setting too. I'm a believer of writing down challenging, attainable goals, and using that as a motivator for one's actions and decisions."

Gerardy brings a background full of running experience, with local ties to Dubuque and the region.  A graduate of Maquoketa High School, Gerardy went on to run at Bethany College (KS), where he was a KCAC/NAIA Scholar Athlete and a NAIA National Championship cross country qualifier.  

After graduating from Bethany College in 3-years, with academic honors and 3-school records to his name, Gerardy stayed on as an assistant coach in 2014-15.  He then returned to Iowa, and began coaching in the high school ranks, with cross country Bellevue High School.  In 2016-17, he joined the staff at Dubuque Hempstead High School, assisting with both the girl's cross country and track programs, helping lead the girls cross country program to a 2nd Place finish at the 4A State meet.  

"I am really looking forward to working with Jeremiah, and to watching him build a program of distinction that honors the Lord and makes a lasting impact on our runners at Emmaus," stated athletic director Chris McHugh.  

Gerardy holds USATF Level 1 coaching certification, and serves on the board as treasurer for the Mississippi Valley Running Association.  He possesses an undergraduate degree from Bethany College in Finance, and works full-time as a BSA/ Fraud Investigator at Heartland Financial USA.

Gerardy and his wife, Elisabeth (Emmaus alumnus), reside in Dubuque, IA with their young daughter Charlotte.

Interested in running for Coach Gerardy and the Eagles in 2021? Fill out an Eagles Recruiting Form to begin the conversation.

Emmaus is a fully-accredited four-year college offering more than 20 professional and ministry-related degrees. Our athletic teams compete in the NCCAA Division II and the Midwest Christian College Conference. 

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