Head Coach: Jim MacLaughlin

A graduate of the class of 1984, Mr. MacLaughlin has been coaching at Pingree for over 25 years, and began coaching cross country in 2013. A runner for Pingree's inaugural cross-country team in 1982, and a two-time EIL all-star in the sport, Mr. MacLaughlin has been a long distance runner for many years after playing ice hockey at Union College. He regularly competes in many local road races, including seven half-marathons, and even ran the Boston Marathon in 1990. Mr. MacLaughlin is also a member of the English department, coaches ice hockey and softball, and serves as the Grade 10 Dean.

Assistant Coach: Stacey Nicholson

Ms. Nicholson has been a committed runner “for a very long time” and she is thrilled to be part of the Pingree athletic program. She has led teams and individuals to championship titles in both cross-country and track. She ran for Bucknell University and went on to compete for many years as an individual, successfully qualifying for the Olympic Trials in the marathon in 1996. She truly enjoys seeing young athletes realize their potential as competitors and brings considerable training and racing knowledge to the program. Ms. Nicholson teaches physics and engineering in the science department at Pingree.