Bishop Hendricken’s Coach Jim Doyle Named Rhode Island 2025 Boys’ Cross Country Coach of the Year

Warwick, RI (January 27, 2026) – Bishop Hendricken High School is proud to announce that Coach Jim Doyle has been named Rhode Island 2025 Boys’ Cross Country Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. This is the fourth time Coach Doyle has received this honor, previously earning it in 2018, 2021, and 2023. The recognition honors not only the success of the Bishop Hendricken Cross Country team but also the leadership and mentorship that Coach Doyle provides to all members of the program.

A longtime leader in Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, and Outdoor Track & Field, Coach Doyle has earned numerous state and national accolades, adding significant value to the Bishop Hendricken athletics community and beyond. This year, under Coach Doyle’s leadership, Bishop Hendricken won the Class A Track & Field Championship, securing the Hawks’ 35th title and achieving the team’s third-best average in program history. The team also became New England Champions, marking the 13th time in program history and the first since 2012.

Coach Doyle’s impact extends beyond team achievements. He has guided countless athletes to surpass both school and personal records this season. Notably, Colby Flynn ’27 set new school records in the mile and 3,000 meters and broke a 26-year-old record in the 1,500 meters. Freshman Jacoby Joyce ’29 set two long-standing freshman records this season, including a 42-year-old record in the long jump. Through his dedication, Coach Doyle continues to help his athletes make history.