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Marc Mangiacotti

Co-Head Coach, Men's and Women's Track & Field

Email: mangiacotti_marc@wheatonma.edu
Office: Haas Athletic Center
Phone: 508-286-3995
Fax: 508-286-8249

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Brockton native Marc Mangiacotti begins his sixth year at Wheaton and second as co-head coach of the men's and women's indoor and outdoor track & field programs. In 2008, 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 five-year tenure, the women's squad placed in the top 14 three times at the indoor NCAA Championship while securing a trio of 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.

Mangiacotti returned north following five years in Texas, where he spent three seasons as the assistant cross country and track & field coach at the University of Houston and two seasons in the same 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 & field program. He was mentored by legendary coaches Mike Takaha and Tom Tellez.

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 & 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 State in both cross country and track & 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 & field teams. Mangiacotti garnered All-New England laurels in track & field his senior season and was also named to multiple Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) All-Conference teams in track & field and cross country.

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