Cross Country

Beginning in Fall semester 2009, South Georgia College will add men’s and women’s cross country to its athletic program. In the Fall semester of 2008, SGC fielded a cross country club that competed in several local events, with a number of the club’s runners placing in their respective age groups. SGC would like to build upon their success when the team moves into interscholastic competition this coming Fall. The coach for SGC’s inaugural cross country season is Robert Preston, Jr., who also serves as SGC’s public information specialist. Coach Preston brings with him over a decade of competitive endurance experience in a number of different sports, including running, swimming and cycling. Coach Preston has competed in races ranging from local 5Ks to iron-distance triathlons to cycling time trials. He believes in hard work and pushing past the limits, both physical and mental, that hold athletes back from achieving their goals. Athletics is an excellent way for students to use their talents and abilities to receive an education, and Coach Preston would like to see each of SGC’s runners perform well enough in the classroom and on the trails to continue their athletic and educational careers at four-year institutions. If you are a runner interested in learning more about South Georgia College’s cross country and educational opportunities, feel free to contact Coach Preston at Robert.preston@sgc.edu or (912) 381-0512. In addition, please fill out the cross country questionnaire included on this page.