COACHES CORNER Featuring Christy Nipper
Name and position? Christy Nipper- Head cross country and track coach, World Geography/Civics teacher
son (Miles), Jesus, Jenn Bess- my roommate/teammate from college, and Bobby Bowden.
How long have you been at LRCA? This is my 4th year at
If you could have one super power, which one would you want to have? I would want to be able to fly.
If you could invite 5 people (living or dead) to a fantasy dinner, who would it be? My husband (Luke Nipper),
LRCA.
Why? So many reasons...I could travel A LOT, and I love to What do you like most about coaching/teaching @ LRCA? My Cross country and track teams! Our team is a family. My runners inspire me everyday with their dedication, work ethic, and desire to build each other up. Most of us start training in June and run thru May with no real break. Each person brings something unique and irreplaceable to the team and I feel blessed to be part of such an amazing group.
travel. Never have to get caught in traffic or pay for gas, I could enjoy some amazing views, and When it’s 100 degrees here in Arkansas I could fly somewhere cooler to run.
Favorite food? Favorite restaurant? My favorite food is probably pineapple and my favorite restaurant is Panera.
Do you have any pets and what are their names? I have two crazy dogs. Coco-a chocolate lab and Roxie- a black lab.
Where did you attend high school and what sports did you play while there? I went to Florida State Univer-
What do you do in your spare time- hobbies? Tavel-
sity School in Tallahassee Florida. I ran cross country, track, and played basketball.
ing, spending time with Luke and Miles, running, hiking, And reading.
Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life and why? Gretchen Meyer- my high school cross country/
What is your favorite movie and why? I’m not sure I have a favorite. I like most Julia Roberts and Sandra Bullock movies, And Forrest Gump. I am a sucker for happy endings!
track coach. She helped me discover my love of running, saw potential in me, and always pushed me to work harder and run faster. She invested so much time and energy in me and every other member of my team and made each of us a better person.
Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know? I really like surfing.