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Marc Mangiacotti
Co-Head Coach, Men's and Women's Track and Field
Email: mangiacotti_marc@wheatonma.edu
Office: Haas Athletic Center
Phone: 508-286-3995
Fax: 508-286-8249
Profile
Brockton native Marc Mangiacotti begins his fifth year at Wheaton and first as co-head coach of the men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field programs. Near the completion of his fourth season with the Lyons, Mangiacotti drew praise as the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division III national and regional women's assistant coach of the year.
Mangiacotti, who specializes in sprints and hurdles, is responsible for all running events. During his four-year stint as an assistant, the women's squad placed in the top 14 twice at the indoor NCAA Championship while securing three New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) titles. The men finished at least tied for 22nd on two occasions at the indoor meet.
"I am honored to be named co-head coach and look forward to working alongside Paul (Souza) and helping build upon the success he has created at Wheaton," said Mangiacotti. "I am also excited about the opportunity to continue working with the student-athletes, who take such pride in both academics and athletics. With the support of the administration and athletics staff, I've truly enjoyed the past four years and am prepared to take full advantage of the opportunity that's been presented."
Mangiacotti returned to his roots following five years in Houston, Texas, where he spent three seasons as the assistant cross country and track and field coach at the University of Houston and two seasons in the same working capacity at Sam Houston High School. At the University of Houston under head coach Leroy Burrell, who is a former world record holder in the 100-meter dash, Mangiacotti was involved in all facets of running a Division I cross country and track and field program. He was mentored by legendary coaches Tom Tellez and Mike Takaha.
Alongside Burrell, Mangiacotti devised daily workouts while having a hand in recruiting, meet management, team budget and team travel. While coaching at Houston, he also earned a master's degree in sports administration in the spring of 2002. At Sam Houston High School, Mangiacotti not only coached cross country and track and field but also taught physical fitness and instructed the student referral center.
Prior to moving to Houston, Mangiacotti began his coaching career at nearby Bridgewater State College. A USA Track & Field (USATF) Level I and II certified coach in sprints, hurdles, relays, jumps and combined events, Mangiacotti assisted Bridgewater in both cross country and track and field during the 1998-99 season. With the Bears, he worked primarily with the runners and jumpers.
A 1998 graduate of Bridgewater State, Mangiacotti earned a dual bachelor's degree in elementary and physical education. As an undergraduate, he was a four-year member of the cross country squad and indoor and outdoor track and field teams. Mangiacotti garnered All-New England laurels in track and field his senior season and was also named to multiple Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) All-Conference teams in track and field and cross country.
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