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Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Eagles

Matt Esche

Hometown: Waukesha, Wisconsin
 
College: University of Iowa
 
Last season’s record: 5th at Conference USA Cross Country Championships, while at UAB
 
Head Coach:
 
Conference USA (NCAA Division I) Finishes
2016: 12th
2017: 7th
2018: 4th
2019: 9th
2020: 5th
 
LIST:
 
2001-2006 – University of Iowa, student athlete
2006-2009 – University of Iowa, Volunteer Assistant Cross Country/ Track and Field Coach
2009-2010 – Nicholls State University, Assistant Cross Country/ Track and Field Coach
2010             Butler University, Track and Field Coach
2010-2015 – Bradley University, Assistant Cross Country/ Track and Field Coach, Recruting
        Cordinator, Meet Director
2015-2021 – University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Head Cross Country/Associate Head
        Track and Field Coach, Meet Director
2021 -           US Navy Assistant Track and Field Coach, Wounded Warriors Program, Adapative
        Sport
 
NCAA Coaching Accomplishments (2009-2021)
 
National Coaching Representation

  • USTFCCCA Executive Committee Member (2013 – 2021)
  • USTFCCCA Women’s South Region Representative (2015 – 2021)
  • USTFCCCA Men’s Midwest Region Representative (2013 – 2015)
 
Coaching Certifications:
  • USTFCCCA Level 1 (2006)
  • USTFCCCA Level 2 Endurance (2007)

 
Coaching Statistics
Cross Country:
24 All Conference Honorees
16 USTFCCCA All-American Academic Teams 
6 USTFCCCA All-Region Runners
2 Freshman of the Year
1 Conference Champions
1 Team Conference Champion
1 Senior of the Meet
1 Athlete of the Meet
 
Track and Field:
49 All-Conference Honorees
12 Conference Champions
9 NCAA Qualifiers
2 Academic All-Americans
1 All-American
1 Highest Point scorer at Conference Championship
 
 
Offense/Defense/Style of Play
Run really fast, turn left…haha!
 
Coaching Philosophy (Brief):
I believe in an athlete centered, indivually tailored training program encompassed around a family atmosphere. 
 
GET TO KNOW SECTION:
 
Favorite Book: The Tipping Point – Malcom Gladwell
 
Favorite Movie: Any 007
 
Favortie Pro or College Team: I’m from Wisconsin…#GoPackGo #FeartheDear #BrewCrew
 
Favorite Food: Steak - any day of the week
 
Favorite Local Restaurant: None…yet!
 
How I like to Relax: Back porch, good cup of coffee, journal and a book