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MEET THE TRAINERS

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COACH TAYLOR RUNYAN

BASKETBALL

Led by former collegiate athlete, Taylor (Roach) Runyan, trainings will concentrate on the development of ball handling, shooting, moves, mechanics, and game situation knowledge. Coach Taylor has trained athletes of all ages, ranging from kindergarten through high school. She attended Tri-Point High School and was the 1A State 3 Point Champion in 2011. Coach Taylor played collegiate basketball at Kankakee Community College, where she holds the record for second most 3-pointers in KCC history and was a NJCAA Superior Academic All American. Following KCC, she attended Eastern Illinois University and graduated with a major in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. She is currently a physical therapist assistant and basketball skills trainer. 

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COACH scott RUNYAN

BASEBALL / SOFTBALL

Coach Scott Runyan is a 2x state championship coach, winning the state title with the St. Matthew Raiders in 2019 and 2023. He continues to coach at St. Matthew in Champaign and has been coaching baseball for 11 years in total. Coach Runyan played collegiate baseball at Kankakee Community College and attended Eastern Illinois University following, earning a bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration. He strives to teach youth athletes the fundamentals of baseball and softball, along with improving athleticism in all athletes through strength and agility training.

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