Jerry Schumacher

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Jerry Schumacher
Born (1970-08-06) August 6, 1970 (age 53) [1]
NationalityAmerican
Education University of Wisconsin-Madison
Occupation(s)Coach for track and field and cross country running
Years active1997–present
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Jerry Schumacher (born August 6, 1970) [1] is an American coach for track and field and cross country. Since 2022, he has been the head coach of the University of Oregon's track and field and cross country programs. He has also served as the head coach for the Bowerman Track Club, where he has coached several high profile athletes. Before his tenure at the Bowerman Track Club, he was the head coach at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Coaching

Schumacher began his coaching career as an assistant coach at the University of North Carolina in 1997. [2] [3] The following year, he accepted a job offer from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, becoming a head coach at age 28. [4] Under his direction, the program won two NCAA titles. In June 2008, Schumacher moved to the Nike Oregon Project, attracting several former Wisconsin athletes to continue under his coaching. In 2014, Schumacher became the head coach of the Bowerman Track Club, a Nike-sponsored group based in Eugene, Oregon. In this position, he coached numerous Olympians, including Mohammed Ahmed, Grant Fisher, Evan Jager, and Elise Cranny. In July 2022, the University of Oregon appointed Schumacher as the head coach for its cross country and track teams. [5] [6] He retained his position as the coach of the Bowerman Track Club, coaching both collegiate and professional athletes simultaneously. According to the Oregonian, Schumacher's seven-year contract with the University of Oregon amounted to $3.4 million. [7]

Personal

Schumacher competed collegiately for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he specialized in the 1500 metres. [4] He set a personal best of 3:39.46 in the event in 1993. [1] Schumacher is the father of 4 children. [3]

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