Lincoln High School Athletic Department

Lincoln Cross Country Athletes and Parents,

I would like to start today's email by thank each and everyone of you in our community.  Friday, the Rose City Championship Invite, is hosted by Lincoln HS and is an absolutely massive undertaking as we try to put on a first class performance for all the athletes competing.  Without the help of my coaching staff, led by Coach Marie, and the parent volunteers who stepped up in a huge way (over 45 of them) we were able to put on a first class event that had athletes, coaches, and spectators raving about the meet.  This is all thanks to you all so I wanted to share my gratitude.

Our schedule this week includes a meet at Fernhill Park where we will once again be the hosts.  We have a sign-up genius and are still looking for parents who are willing to be course marshalls.  You can sign up HERE.  I will send out additional info later this week including bus info in regards to the meet.

Schedule for the Week of 10/6:
Monday: 3:50 at Lincoln
Tuesday: 3::50 at Lincoln
Wednesday: League Meet at Fernhill
Thursday: 3:50 at Lincoln
Friday: 3:50 at Lincoln
Saturday: Practice at Lincoln HS - time determined later this week

Please email with any questions.

Thanks for all you do.

Coach Dettman
Head Cross Country Coach - Lincoln HS
630-415-6855

Coach Eric Dettman has worked with the Lincoln running programs for the past ten years. During his time at Lincoln, he has coached eight State trophy cross country teams, 23 All-State athletes, , 10 team district championships, one male to the Footlocker National Championships, and one girl's team to the Nike Cross National Championships, two individuals to Nike Cross National Championships and two top 20 teams at the RunningLane National Championships.

Coach Dettman began his running career at York Community High School where his team was a 2 time National Champion, 4-time state team champion.  He also accumulated 5 All American awards and 10 All-State Awards.  After high school, he received an athletic scholarship to compete for the University of Oregon.  He is still an avid runner to this day and uses the lessons he learned from his high school and college coaches to develop successful people and runners.