WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.- The Palm Beach Atlantic cross country and track programs announced the addition of Allie Busch to their staff as an assistant coach. 

Busch comes to PBA from Oxbridge Academy in West Palm, where she served as assistant track and field and cross country coach. In this role, she developed the training schedule and workouts for distance runners and was involved in the recreational coaching of amateur runners in distances from 5k to the marathon. Busch has created strength, training, and injury prevention programs for amateur athletes. Additionally, Busch has extensive experience in training and coaching in the equestrian industry as well as high school and amateur track and endurance sports.

"I'm excited to add somebody like Allie to our program. She has had success in every facet, whether it's her own running career, business, or coaching at the high school level locally," said head coach Wes Penberthy. "I think she brings terrific expertise, experience, and a strong work ethic. We are very excited to add her to the PBA Family."

Busch's personal bests are clocked in at  2:59:29 in the marathon (2019), 1:24:58 in the half marathon (2019), 38:46 in the 10k (2019), and 17:43 in the 5k (2019.) In 2011, she started a horse training, boarding, and sales business called Allyson Busch Horse Training.

"I am grateful and excited for the opportunity to work with these talented athletes alongside Coach Wes," Busch said. "I look forward to getting to know the athletes and being part of a growing program."

Busch holds a Master of Science in Coaching and Exercise Science from Concordia University in Irvine, California; a Master of Arts in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University; and a Bachelor of Science in Western Equestrian Studies and Equine Business Management from the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio. 

The Sailfish cross country begins competition on Sep. 3 at the Keiser University Flagship Invitational.