Trish Butler is a highly experienced and dedicated coach at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, where she serves as the Head Coach for both the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams. With an impressive coaching career spanning 20 years, Coach Butler has been at the helm since 2005 nurturing and guiding athletes at STA.
Her coaching prowess is recognized through numerous accolades and titles she has earned throughout her career. Trish has been named the Miami Herald Coach of the Year a remarkable 10 times, the Sun Sentinel Coach of the Year on 7 occasions, and the Florida Dairy Farmers Coach of the Year 4 times. Her contributions to the sport have also led her to be honored as the Cross Country Coach of the Year by the Florida Track and Field Hall of Fame. Under her leadership, her teams have achieved remarkable success, including 5 FHSAA State Titles, 10 Regional Titles, 21 District Titles, and 19 BCAA Titles. In 2026, she was inducted into the NC State Athletics Hall of Fame for her contributions to the 1980 ACC and AIAW women’s cross country championship team.
Trish’s coaching impact extends beyond high school, as she has guided numerous athletes who have gone on to play sports at the collegiate level. Notable names include Nicole Suarez (UNC), Jess Butler (Tampa, FSU), Lauren Ross (FSU), Meg Schloss (UF), and many others. Trish’s own experience as a college athlete adds depth to her coaching abilities, having played for four years. She also brings professional playing experience in road racing, track, and cross country, having competed for teams such as Atlantia NYC, Bally Total Fitness, and Tampa New Balance.
The following is from an official FHSAA Press Release. The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) announced on Wednesday the 31st Annual Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team, a recognition program that honors 24 graduating student-athletes who excel in both athletics and…
St. Thomas Aquinas capped a dominant year by sweeping the Miami Herald’s All-Sports Awards in the large school division — winning the Overall Award, the…
STA’s cross country teams finished successful seasons at the state championship in Tallahassee, Fla. over the past weekend. Grace Finneran finished strong to cap off…
The STA Girls Cross Country team won the 4A Regional Championship this week. On Thursday, the girls and boys teams traveled to Tropical Park in…
The St. Thomas Aquinas Girls Cross Country team won the 4A District 7 Championship this week. In a great team effort, the girls emerged victorious…
In the early morning hours, before the sun had fully risen over the horizon, a group of young athletes gathered at the starting line of…
From the moment the starting gun fires, the STA girls cross country team knows the importance of leading the pack. With determination etched into their…
