Coaching Staff

Doug Cutler, Head Coach

Doug Cutler began teaching at Pella High School in 2005 after previously working for Blue Springs High School (Blue Springs, MO), Centralia High School (Centralia, MO), and Truman State University (Kirksville, MO). Earned both his B.S. in Mathematics (’97) and M.A.E. Mathematics Education (’99) from Truman State University. Head Coach for the boys’ and girls’ Pella Dutch Cross Country team. Assistant Coach for the boys’ and girls’ Pella Dutch Track and Field team.

Married to Lynn Evenhouse in 1997 and together they have six children (Hannah, Emily, Abigail, Rhea, Olivia and Garion). Hobbies include running, fantasy sports, reading, and strategic board games. A member of Third Church in Pella, IA.

Robin Hammann, Assistant Coach

Robin Hammann has been an assistant coach for the Pella Dutch Cross Country program since 2005. A former collegiate athlete, she competed in both cross country and track for four years at MidAmerica Nazarene University. Her experience, organization, and genuine care for each athlete have made her a cornerstone of the program’s success.

Robin previously coached at William Penn University and Lynnville-Sully High School. She holds a Biology degree from MidAmerica Nazarene and earned her teaching certification through William Penn University. She and her husband, Rob, have one son, Micah. Robin enjoys senior track events, Granny Basketball, and staying active in the Pella community.

Rob Hammann, Assistant Coach

Rob Hammann has been part of the Pella Dutch Cross Country program since 2005 and officially joined the coaching staff in 2011. Known for his humor and enthusiasm, Rob often joins athletes in workouts—despite being “a lot older and slower”—and keeps the team energized with stories from his competitive running days.

A former collegiate runner at MidAmerica Nazarene University, where he met his wife, Robin, Rob brings both experience and spirit to the team. He also manages the program’s social media presence, capturing and sharing the heart of Dutch Cross Country. Rob works as a software engineering manager at Vermeer and enjoys blending his technical skills with his passion for the sport.

Stephen Fyfe, Assistant Coach

Stephen Fyfe joined the Pella Dutch Cross Country coaching staff in 2021, bringing a thoughtful and steady presence to the program. A 1987 graduate of Central College, he competed in both cross country and track during his time as a student-athlete. He returned to Central in 1998 as a computer science faculty member and has since earned the John Wesselink Award for outstanding teaching. He is also an active member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and SIGCSE.

An avid runner and mentor, Coach Fyfe works primarily with the women’s distance runners in both cross country and track. Known as the “wise sage” of the team, he is always ready with meaningful insights and quiet encouragement that resonate deeply with athletes and coaches alike.