BOYS:

Coach Bill Zarrella is returning for his fifth year as head boys cross country coach. He is also the head boys track and field coach here at the Ranch.  Zarrella brings valuable experience in cross country and indoor and outdoor track. Zarrella coached at the high school level for 8 years in Massachusetts before moving to Florida to pursue a career in Law Enforcement. 

During his time as a Deputy, Zarrella continued coaching and mentoring AAU athletes. Zarrella retired from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office in 2019 after 22 years. 

"Coach Z" brings a seasoned perspective and valuable knowledge. He is excited to continue strengthening the program.

Contact Coach Z:  941-726-0179 or kathi1818@aol.com

GIRLS:

Coach Rae Ann Darling Reed is returning for her second year as head girls cross country coach at the Ranch. She is also the head girls track and field coach. Darling Reed has coached high school cross country and track for 20 years at schools in Florida and Massachusetts. 

Darling Reed competed in both cross country and track in high school and college. After graduating from Brown University and International University of Monaco, she focused on running longer distances. Darling Reed has experience training for and racing distances from 800 meters up to 57 miles. She has completed the Boston Marathon seven times so far. Darling Reed holds the following coaching certifications: USA Track & Field (USATF) Level 2 and Cross Country Specialist as well as Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). In addition to coaching at the high school level, she runs her own business, RunnerGirl Inc., coaches adults of all ages through her non-profit, RunManatee.com, and works part time as a Fit Expert at Fleet Feet Sarasota.

"Coach Rae Ann" is excited to share her knowledge, experience, and love of running with the Mustangs!

Contact Coach Rae Ann: 941-586-9375 or raeann.darlingreed@gmail.com