SHOP ABOUT PRODUCTS & SERVICES RACES & EVENTS COMMUNITY BLOG CONTACT MEET THE APPLESEEDS COACHES HEAD COACH DEREK LEININGER Derek Leininger began running cross country and track in middle school. Derek was a state medalist and school record holder in the 800 meter run his senior year at Columbia City HS. Leininger coached high school cross country and track for twelve years: one year at East Noble HS (2003), two years at Concordia Lutheran HS (2004-2006), and nine years at Snider HS (2006-2015). At Snider, Leininger coached three state-qualifying cross country teams and dozens of all-state cross country and track athletes. The Snider boys 4×800 meter relay team from 2012 still holds the all-time indoor state record. In 2017, Derek and his wife Gwendolyn co-authored the book Enduring Wisdom, which highlights training and coaching approaches of some of Indiana’s all-time winningest cross country coaches. Derek continues to be an active runner and he participates in several road races each year. ASSISTANT COACHES CORY WALDRON Cory Waldron started running all the way back in elementary school and now runs at Purdue Fort Wayne University. Cory majors in Economics & Finance and is an employee at Three Rivers Running Company. Outside of running Cory enjoys playing and watching basketball. He is all about helping kids learn and love what sports have to offer. ANDREW WHITINGER Andrew Whitinger began running track and cross country in middle school and is now a collegiate athlete competing for Purdue Fort Wayne University. Andrew Graduated from Blue River Valley High School in 2019. He is a Business Marketing Major at Purdue Fort Wayne and a record holder on their Track and Cross Country Teams. Andrew is an employee at Three Rivers Running Company and this will be his first year as an assistant coach for Appleseeds. He enjoys helping kids find joy in running and helping them get faster along the way. “Personal relationships and customer service are not an old-fashioned notion. I consider 3RRC a great partner that combines friendship and expertise to serve our local running community. A Fort Wayne success story!” MIKE PFEFFERKORN #IAm3RRC SHARE YOUR STORY    Three Rivers Running Company 4039 N Clinton Street Fort Wayne, IN 46805 View on Google Maps  260.496.8000  Mon-Fri: 10a - 8p Sat: 10a - 6p Sun: 12p - 5p OUR NEWSLETTER SIGN UP © 2021 THREE RIVERS RUNNING COMPANY CUSTOMER SERVICE & FAQ PRIVACY POLICY