North Carolina State University at Raleigh Women's Cross Country

As Head Women's Cross Country Coach (2006-present): 10x ACC Women's XC Coach of the Year - 2006, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 11x NCA...

Chad Pearson joined the Wolfpack at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. He serves as both an assistant coach and the recruiting coordinator for the track & field and cross country programs. Pearson joined the Wolfpack from UNCG, where he served as the head coach for eight seasons (2013-2021). In 2020, Pearson led the UNCG men’s and women’s cross country programs to a fourth-place finish each at the SoCon Cross Country Championships. Three Spartan men and three women placed in the top 25 in their respective races, helping the men’s squad earn 114 points while the women’s team compiled 140 points. The 2019 cross country season saw UNCG’s women place third at the SoCon Cross Country Championships (91) while the men placed fifth. The meet was highlighted by three Second Team All-SoCon honors, two on the men’s side and one on the women’s. Pearson’s squad posted a successful 2018-19 track season with members of the team combining for 11 SoCon All-Freshman honors between the indoor and outdoor seasons, and four of those accolades came in the indoor 5,000m. The cross country team additionally placed two men on the All-SoCon freshman team in the 2018 season. The 2016-17 year included two All-SoCon selections for the Spartan women in addition to a SoCon All-Freshman Team honoree. In the 2015-16 season, both the men's and women's programs saw growth under Pearson. He guided then-freshman Kathleen Mansure to a competition slot at the 2016 Pan American Cross Country Meet, making h

Cole Malone serves as the Associate Director of Creative Services for NC State Athletics, joining the staff full-time in August 2022. Malone previously serve...

Jackie Brooks serves as the Director of Operations for NC State Track & Field and Cross Country. In the midst of her 19th year as a staff member with both pr...

Jacob Seeber transitioned into an assistant coach for the cross country and track & field programs during the summer of 2023. He previously worked with the t...

Jody Moylon, Associate Director, joined ASPSA in 2001. In her current role she is an Academic Coordinator for Cross Country, Track and Field, Gymnastics, and Cheerleading. She oversees the Student-Athlete Tutorial Services and serves as the ASPSA staff liaison for facilities and technology. Jody is originally from Burlington, MA, but came to NC State for both her Bachelor and Master's degrees in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management. After playing soccer for NC State from 1993-1997, she continued on as a graduate assistant in ASPSA, before joining full-time. She currently resides in Cary.

John Abbatoy joined the Wolfpack Strength Staff in August of 2021. His primary responsibilities include the performance program design and implementation for Men’s and Women’s Swim & Dive as well as Men’s and Women’s Cross Country & Distance Track. John is also responsible for organizing and administering the monthly continued education for the strength and conditioning staff. Prior to joining the Wolfpack, John was the Lead Performance Coach for Coronado Swim/Team Elite (CSTE). In this position, he was responsible for the development and program implementation for youth, collegiate, professional, and Olympic level swimmers. Before CSTE, John was an Assistant Strength & Conditioning coach at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU), designing and implementing the performance programs for Women’s Volleyball, Women’s Soccer, and Women’s Golf while assisting with Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Men’s Soccer, and Men’s Basketball. During the time he was at PLNU he was also working as a Performance Specialist at EXOS where he was responsible for the design and implementation of performance programs for high school, collegiate, professional, and tactical athletes. John earned a Master of Science in Kinesiology as well as a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership at PLNU. He obtained his Bachelor of Science from Eastern Michigan University. He currently holds the CSCS certification from the NSCA. John is a Navy Veteran and former collegiate lacrosse player. John is married to Stephan

Jonathan Tanguay was named Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Nutrition at NC State in November 2022. Prior to joining the Wolfpack, Tanguay worked at Texas A&M for over 14 years. Starting as a dietetic intern in 2008, he was able to build the program while growing professionally, being promoted Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition in 2009, Director of Sports Nutrition in 2010 and Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Nutrition in 2016. Tanguay is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and Registered Dietitian (CPSDA). He serves as treasurer on the Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietetics Association Board of Directors. In 2013, Jon received the CPSDA Service Award for his work encouraging communication in the organization. He is also a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Sports and Human Performance Nutrition practice group. Originally from central Massachusetts, Tanguay graduated from Connecticut College where he earned his bachelor's degree in Zoology. In May 2007, he received his master's degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of New Hampshire. He completed his dietetic internship at the University Houston, which is when he started his work with Texas A&M athletics. In his free time, Jon enjoys seeing live music, traveling, skiing, mountain biking and running. He has completed 28 marathons including 9 Boston marathons, an Ironman triathlon and a 50-mile trail run. He has recently moved to Raleigh, NC with his wife Brit

Matt Schick joined the Wolfpack before the 2016 school year as the Assistant Director of Operations for NC State Track & Field and Cross Country after servin...

As Track & Field Head Coach (Men: 1984-2023, Women: 1984-2018) 183 All-America selections 551 All-ACC Performers 215 ACC Individual Champions 8 ACC Team Cham...

Ryan Hill joined the NC State cross country and track & field coaching staff full-time in 2023, following a year as a volunteer coach. Hill, an alumnus of th...