Beech Grove High School is thrilled to announce the hiring of Adam Messer as the new head coach to lead our girls’ and boys’ cross country program. A familiar face within the Beech Grove community, Coach Messer is a BGHS alumnus, who graduated in 2013. Following graduation, he attended the University of Indianapolis. It is great to see alumni return to the school to mentor and serve our current student-athletes. Adam has been serving as an assistant coach to both the cross country and track & field teams for the past few years and has high expectations for the fall 2025 season. His dedication to our student-athletes has already made a positive impact on our programs and we look forward to their continued growth under Adam’s leadership. Coach Messer’s philosophy is grounded in building success through hard work and perseverance. “We start by beating the teams we are supposed to beat. Then work on beating the teams we aren't supposed to beat,” said Coach Messer. This approach reflects a blend of strategy, motivation, and resilience that promises to elevate our student-athletes' potential out on the course. Coach Messer, a seasoned athlete himself, enjoys lifting weights, running, spending quality time with family and friends, watching sports, and, of course, coaching. His passion for athletics and personal growth extends beyond coaching, inspiring those around him. One of Coach Messer’s proudest moments came this year, with the BGHS girls’ cross country team winning the conference for the first time in 17 years. This was a memorable achievement as the program prepares to conquer more milestones in the future. Coach Messer’s favorite saying, “If you duck workouts, you duck PRs,” embodies his focus, discipline, and commitment—values he aims to instill in our BGHS runners. Please join us in welcoming Coach Adam Messer! We look forward to an exciting new chapter of success and growth for Beech Grove High School Athletics under his guidance.