I already noted in the https://www.allbuffs.com/threads/mark-wetmore-out.159345/ thread this coaching hire was a strong rumor earlier today , but now that it's official thought this deserved its own thread.
OFFICIAL welcome and congrats to Coach Carlson!
Direct link to article - https://cubuffs.com/news/2024/7/25/sean-carlson-named-director-of-cross-country-and-track-field
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By: Steve Hurlbert, Director of Athletics Strategic Communications
BOULDER – The storied University of Colorado cross country and track & field programs have a new leader as Sean Carlson has been named Director of Cross Country and Track & Field, Athletic Director Rick George announced today.
Carlson joins the Buffs from the University of Tennessee, where he served as Director of Men's and Women's Cross Country- Head Coach. Prior to his time in Knoxville, Carlson spent 10 years working his way up the coaching ranks at the University of Notre Dame. In four of the last five years with both institutions, he led teams to top-10 finishes at NCAA cross country championships, including a runner's up finish in 2020.
"We're so happy to welcome Sean Carlson to Boulder and the University of Colorado," said George. "At CU, we've got an elite running program and with Sean's history of success, I feel strongly that we've got an elite coach to lead our exceptional student-athletes."
Carlson brings an impressive record to Boulder, having directly coached 36 All-Americans, four NCAA individual champions, multiple NCAA record-holders, 12 ACC champions, three SEC champions, three Olympic trials finalists, and one Olympian. In 2021, he was named ACC Cross Country Coach of the Year after leading the Notre Dame men's team to an ACC title and a ninth-place finish in the NCAA championships.
"I am eager to work with the exceptional men and women at Colorado, helping them reach new heights and continue the university's tradition of excellence, as well as write the next chapter for Colorado cross country and track," said Carlson. "Additionally, I am also excited to join forces with Rick George as he leads Colorado into the Big 12 and navigates the evolving landscape of the NCAA."
As Director of Cross Country and Track & Field, Carlson will oversee all aspects of both the cross country and track programs, including recruiting, training, and coaching of student-athletes while also administering cross country and track assistant coaches and staff.
Carlson was also an athlete at Division III North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, helping the Cardinals to indoor and outdoor team NCAA Division III championships. At North Central College, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship and a master's in leadership studies- Sports.
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OFFICIAL welcome and congrats to Coach Carlson!
Direct link to article - https://cubuffs.com/news/2024/7/25/sean-carlson-named-director-of-cross-country-and-track-field
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By: Steve Hurlbert, Director of Athletics Strategic Communications
BOULDER – The storied University of Colorado cross country and track & field programs have a new leader as Sean Carlson has been named Director of Cross Country and Track & Field, Athletic Director Rick George announced today.
Carlson joins the Buffs from the University of Tennessee, where he served as Director of Men's and Women's Cross Country- Head Coach. Prior to his time in Knoxville, Carlson spent 10 years working his way up the coaching ranks at the University of Notre Dame. In four of the last five years with both institutions, he led teams to top-10 finishes at NCAA cross country championships, including a runner's up finish in 2020.
"We're so happy to welcome Sean Carlson to Boulder and the University of Colorado," said George. "At CU, we've got an elite running program and with Sean's history of success, I feel strongly that we've got an elite coach to lead our exceptional student-athletes."
Carlson brings an impressive record to Boulder, having directly coached 36 All-Americans, four NCAA individual champions, multiple NCAA record-holders, 12 ACC champions, three SEC champions, three Olympic trials finalists, and one Olympian. In 2021, he was named ACC Cross Country Coach of the Year after leading the Notre Dame men's team to an ACC title and a ninth-place finish in the NCAA championships.
"I am eager to work with the exceptional men and women at Colorado, helping them reach new heights and continue the university's tradition of excellence, as well as write the next chapter for Colorado cross country and track," said Carlson. "Additionally, I am also excited to join forces with Rick George as he leads Colorado into the Big 12 and navigates the evolving landscape of the NCAA."
As Director of Cross Country and Track & Field, Carlson will oversee all aspects of both the cross country and track programs, including recruiting, training, and coaching of student-athletes while also administering cross country and track assistant coaches and staff.
Carlson was also an athlete at Division III North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, helping the Cardinals to indoor and outdoor team NCAA Division III championships. At North Central College, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship and a master's in leadership studies- Sports.
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