McTaggart named Saskatchewan head coach

SASKATOON, Sask. - Huskie Athletics is proud to announce Joanne McTaggart as the new head coach for the University of Saskatchewan men’s and women’s cross country teams.

McTaggart joined the Huskie Athletics coaching staff in August 2008 for track & field. Since that time, she has led the Huskie women’s track & field program to two straight Canada West championships and been named Canada West women’s track & field coach of the year each time.

“Huskie Athletics is happy that Joanne has agreed to expand her coaching duties with us,” said athletic director Basil Hughton. “Her quick success with the track & field team, as well as her competitive history makes her the perfect person to take over the position.”

An alumnus of track & field, McTaggart competed with the Huskies as a sprinter from 1972-76. During that time, McTaggart set a world record for 300-metre sprint. She then went on to compete on the Canadian national team from 1972-78 making the Canadian Olympic team in 1976 and competing in the 100, 200, 400, 4x100 and 4x400 events in Montreal.

“I’m excited to expand my coaching opportunities with the Huskies,” said McTaggart. “As a student-athlete, Huskie Athletics helped me achieve my personal goals and it is a joy and privilege to give back to the program as a coach.”

Joining McTaggart’s cross country coaching staff is Murray McCormick and RossAnn Edwards. McCormick is a long-time coach with the Saskatoon Track Club and was the distance coach for the 2009 Canada Summer Games Track & Field team. Edwards is an experienced distance coach with the Riversdale Track Club and was the triathlon coach for the 2009 Canada Summer Games. Both have level three coaching certifications.

The cross country season begins in late September with the Canada West/CIS Championship in early November.

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Saskatchewan Sports Info