Cross-Country Coaches Page

Akil St. Louis
Head Coach

Years: 2^nd Season

Email: Akil.Stlouis@csi.cuny.edu
Phone: (718) 982-3152

It was announced in August of 2023 that St. Louis would be returning to the College of Staten Island as the new Cross-Country / Track & Field Head Coach. St. Louis previously served as an assistant coach under Andrew Gangemi from 2019-2021.

St. Louis is a Staten Island native who competed at the NCAA Division I level at Long Island University. A Certified USA Track & Field Coach with a Middle and Distance Certification from The U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association, his extensive coaching experience includes coaching at the high school level, at CSI, and a stop at Alliance University where he worked with the program's mid and distance runners.

St. Louis hopes to implement the lessons learned from some of his mentors here at CSI, and during his time as a student-athlete, those mentors cultivated a foundation built upon patience. "Being around the sport of Track and Field since 1997, mentors such as Ronald "Bubba" Banks, Vinny Giles, and Jeremy Alvarez have given me informative tutelage and taught me the value of patience. I will carry those principles they helped instill in me into this role." "Making the decision to accept this position was an easy one. Simply put, it was the right time and right situation to build something successful."

Jerrell Wisdom
Assistant Coach

Years: 2^nd Season

Phone: (718) 982-3152

Jerrell Wisdom joined the CSI coaching staff in early 2024 and brings a history as a dedicated professional with a rich background in Track & Field. A former student-athlete, he competed for Queens College from 2009-2011 and contributed significantly at the Armory Track & Field Center from 2003 to 2013. His expertise includes coordinating college prep seminars, managing track meet operations, and supporting various functions to ensure compliance with athletic requirements. Widom's passion for coaching led him to join Long Island University as a volunteer assistant track coach from 2009 to 2015. Currently, he also coaches a youth track team, holding a level 2 coaching certificate.

Renee Henriquez
Assistant Coach

Years: 2^nd Season

Phone: (718) 982-3152

Renee Henriquez joined the Dolphins during the 2023 season as the Assistant Coach for Throws. Involved in many sports, including both Baseball and Basketball, during her youth, Henriquez gained her first experience competing in Cross-Country / Track & Field during her time at St. John Villa Academy. While competing at the high school level, she developed a love for Throws, specifically, the Shot Put, Discus, and Javelin. She continued to compete at the collegiate level during her time at the College of Mount Saint Vincent before moving on to gain her first coaching experience as a volunteer at St. Paul's in New Brighton. She also coached at Sacred Heart and served as the Women's Cross-Country / Track & Field Assistant Coach at Curtis High School through 2023.

Following 12 years at Curtis, Henriquez joined the CSI coaching staff during the 2023 season. During her time coaching at the high school level, her instruction helped lead the Warriors throwers to place 1-5 in the Discus and 1-4 in the Shot Put during the 2023 Staten Island Championship meet. Henriquez also continues to teach fifth grade at P.S. 65 where she has spent the last 30 years. Her degrees include a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Elementary Education from the College of Mount Saint Vincent, a Master of Science in Special Education K-12 from The College of Staten Island, and a Post-Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Wagner College. She also possesses a School District Leadership Certificate.

Born and raised on Staten Island, Henriquez is married to her husband Joseph and has three children, Taylor, Zachary and Chelsea.

Caitlyn Burns
Assistant Coach

Years: 1^st Season

Phone: (718) 982-3152