Northville Coach Needs Votes to Win Inspiring Coach of the Year

Northville High School boys cross country coach, Chris Cronin, is in the running to be chosen as the most inspiring coach of the year. 

The Brooks® Inspiring Coaches Program sought the best high school track and cross country coaches from hundreds of entries.

Cronin, who is also an English teacher and sponsor for the National Honor Society at Northville High School, is one of the 26 finalists. One way he inspires is by confronting athletes head-on with their poor performances.

"I hate to let a bad race stew. I always tell my runners that while I'm disappointed for them, I'm not disappointed in them. I can empathize with them, I've had some horrible racing days in my career. But the sun will come up tomorrow, and that puts us one step closer to another opportunity," he told Brooks.

Cronin has coached cross country for 20 years and track for eight years, according to his profile on Brooks.

>>You can vote here for Cronin to win the title of 2013 Inspiring Coach of the Year.

Brooks® Sports, Inc. is a leading supplier of running shoes and apparel. In February, Brooks began accepting applications for the third year of the Brooks Inspiring Coaches program from athletes, parents, fellow coaches and anyone in the community who knew a great coach. 

As a finalist Cronin and his Northville team will receive:

• $5,000 in Brooks running shoes, apparel and accessories for the team
• $500 cash for team expenses (paid to the school athletic department or booster club)
• membership in the Brooks Inspire Daily program for 2014

From the 25 finalists, Brooks will choose one to become the 2013 Inspiring Coach of the Year. The winning coach will receive an additional:

• $5,000 in Brooks running shoes, apparel and accessories for the team
• $2,000 cash for team expenses (paid to the school athletic department or booster club)
• a trip for two to the 2014 Brooks PR Invitational

Cronin's supporters have been casting votes every day. If you'd like to support the Northville coach, click here and scroll down to Cronin's picture. Voting ends Sunday.