Coach Ken Schaumberg (kschaumberg@wayne.k12.ny.us), Outdoor Boys Coach, has been with Fairport Track and Field for many moons. He is a resident of Walworth, New York, and has been employed by the Wayne Central School District as a Physical Education Teacher for the past 50+ years. He and his wife Sue have 4 beautiful daughters, Alicia, Traci, Tiffany, and Abbey.

Coach Schaumberg has varsity head coaching experience in the sports of Track and Field, Gymnastics, and Volleyball. He has also been a volunteer coach for many youth sports teams, private clubs, and recreation programs including special olympics, junior olympics track and field, softball, baseball, soccer, and volleyball.

Schaumberg received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education from Ohio University where he was a Varstiy Track Letterman in the High Jump and Decathlon Events. He was ranked 3rd in the high jump in the Mid-American Conference his senior year. He also holds a Masters Degree in Health Education from SUNY Brockport. Coach Schaumberg has been honored 3 times by being named a Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers”. Coach Schaumberg has helped coach 9 track teams to sectional titles. He credits his drive to coach high school athletes as a direct result of his positive athletic experiences he had in high school and college.

Coach Dave Rappleyea (drap0616@gmail.com), Asst. Coach, has coached at Fairport for 3 seasons with the Girl’s Cross Country and as long-distance coach for the Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field teams.

Coach Rappleyea has an impressive list of athletic accomplishments including numerous high school and college level performances. He’s currently training to compete in the Olympic Marathon. A graduate of SUNY Brockport, Coach Rappleyea competed in both cross-country and track & field long-distance events.

Personal bests in these events are: 400m – 58.2, 800m – 2:06.96, 1,500m – 4:15.90, 1 Mile – 4:32.15, 3,000m – 8:57.27, 2 Mile – 9:55, 3 Mile XC – 15:29.46, 5k -15:42, 8k – 25:51, 10 Mile – 53:06, 10k – 32:22, Half Marathon – 1:09:45, MARATHON – 2:30:07

His greatest running memories include: Breaking 5:00 in the 1,600m for the first time.(he’s now well below that time); being part of the 2000 Section VI Class A cross-country team, winning his debut 2008 Rochester city marathon in front of all his family and friends, the 2010 Fairport-RH outdoor track & field dual-meet, and the 2010 Fairport Girl’s Cross Country season.

Career Highlights:

• 4th place at the 2008 Buffalo Half Marathon in a debut time of 1:11.42
• 2008 Rochester Marathon Champion – debut marathon – in a time of 2:37:39
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at Run for Hospice 10 Mile in 2007-2009 respectively, running 53:06 in 2008
• 2nd at 2010 Empire State Games Road 10k in a time of 33:07
• 4th at 2010 Run for Hospice 5k in a time of 15:42
• 2nd at 2011 Flower City Half Marathon in a time of 1:10:40
• 2nd at 2011 Rochester Half Marathon in 1:09:45
• 9th at 2011 Columbus Marathon in 2:30:07

Motivation:

• “A” Goal: Qualify for the Olympic Trials in the marathon.
• Best Running Advice Received: Just run.
• Advice to Athletes: Consistency is the key. Dream big.
• Favorite Color: Blue
• Favorite Athlete: Dathan Ritzenhein
• Favorite Running Quote: “The best pace is a suicide pace, and today is a good day to die.” -Steve Prefontaine
• Most Inspirational Person: Mother
• Favorite Event: Marathon
• Least Favorite Event: Marathon
• Favorite Thing About Coaching: The look on an athlete’s face and excitement after they achieve their goal is something truly special.

Coach Rappleyea said, “The positive impact my coaches had by believing in me instilled a sense of discipline, respect, self confidence, and a burning desire better myself. Athletics not only helped me become a more successful student, but molded me into a productive person in society and better human being. My wish is to help others achieve their goals and enable them to have the same opportunities.”