Kelsey Carbajo- Olathe West HS, Kansas 

Coach Carbajo was the 2023 Kansas Coach of the Year guiding the girls team to their 4th straight Cross Country State Championship and 2nd trip to NXN. In addition to the cross country success, Coach Carbajo led the girls to their 4th straight 4x800 state championship and the boys to their first 4x8 state championship this past spring. The girls currently hold the fastest 4x8 time in the state of Kansas at 9:02.69. In addition to the high school success, many of the athletes have gone on to have incredible careers at the collegiate level. Over the 6 year span, Coach Carbajo has built a winning culture, on and off the course/track. She emphasizes a team-first approach while having fun and making as many memories as possible. The team becomes an extension of each runner's family, doing everything they can with love for one another.