As Captains, we want to continue on the legacy of Thousand Oaks Cross Country–a competitive team that has state, CIF, and league titles on both sides, and a fun team known throughout the state for our TOXC capes and goofy antics at meets. We encourage new runners to really buy into our team and into our program and to get everything they can out of the joy of running with friends. If anyone comes into TOXC ready to run and to work hard they’ll get more out of it than they put in; all of us captains can attest to that.
We welcome all new runners; welcome to the TOXC family! And to all returning runners, welcome back. Keep up the hard work from years past and you’ll be amazed to see where you’ll get!
The 2023 Captains are: Cooper Bumbarger, Liam Papavasiliou, Isabella Shattuck, & Madeline Cooper
Cooper Bumbarger
Nickname: Coop, Cbum
Favorite subject in school: History
Performance Most Proud of: CIF Finals 2022
Favorite Quote: “You have to defeat your own demons before you can take your opponent’s soul”
Hidden talent: Pickle-ball
When did you start running? What got you interested? I joined the summer going into sophomore year to get into good shape for soccer. I ended up loving it and quit soccer.
How would you describe your experience with Thousand Oaks Cross Country? Through TOXC I made life long friends and it taught me that your body can do so much more than you think.
As a captain, what are your goals for the team going into the TOXC season? As a captain I wish to bring our team even closer and podium at state
Isabella Shattuck
Favorite Subject in school: History
Performance most proud of: Mount Sac 2022
I’m really good at: Motivating my team
Favorite quote: Focus on the step ahead, not the whole stair case
When did you start running? What got you interested? I ran for Thousand Oaks Flyers starting from the age of seven. I’ve always enjoyed running but what really kept me going was the community surrounding running.
How would you describe your experience with Thousand Oaks Cross Country? Thousand Oaks Cross Country has taught me determination and drive as well as teamwork and hard-work. The team is like a huge family and everyone gets along really well. I have made so many new friends through the program. Overall cross country has tremendously helped me grow as a person.
As a Captain, what are your goals for the team going into the TOXC season? My goals as a TOXC Captain is to always push myself and my teammates to do their best! By doing this we can get our girls to STATE!!
Liam Papavasiliou
Nickname: Liam
Favorite Subject in school: History
Performance most proud of: Woodbridge 2022
I’m really good at: Sailing
Favorite Quote: “They didn’t know it was possible so they did it!”- Mark Twain
Hidden Talent: I can play the trumpet
When did you start running? What got you interested? I started running in youth track because I was bad at soccer and have continued to run to this day.
How would you describe your experience with Thousand Oaks Cross Country? This program has been a very important part of my life for the past three years. I have met some great people through this program and it has helped me grow in many ways.
As a Captain, what are your goals for the team going into the TOXC season? This season I hope to lead our team back to state and hopefully move on to NXN.
Madeline Cooper
Nickname: Maddy or Mads
Favorite subject in school: History
Performance Most Proud of: Alumni Run 2022
Favorite Quote: “Nothing is possible the word itself says I’m possible”- Audrey Hepurn
Hidden talent: Baking
When did you start running? What got you interested? My cousins had suggested that me and my brother should join track when I was in first grade and I’ve run ever since. II joined cross country the summer before entering middle school to stay in shape for track.
How would you describe your experience with Thousand Oaks Cross Country? It’s such a positive atmosphere where everyone is supported and welcome. It feels like we are all one big family.
As a captain, what are your goals for the team going into the TOXC season? I want the girls team to feel super motivated and ready to crush this cross country season.
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