Women's Cross Country Coach

Head Coach Ned Bishop - 25th Season

    Since taking over the women's cross country program at Connecticut College in 1985, Ned Bishop has led the squad to consistent success in New England Division III competition. Since taking over the women's cross country program at Connecticut College in 1985, Ned Bishop has led the squad to consistent success in New England Division III competition.  The Camels have defeated over 70 percent of their opponents in dual and invitational meets and have annually vied for a spot among the top ten teams in the region.  The team was nationally ranked during the 2000 and 2001 seasons and again received votes in the national poll during both the 2005 and 2006 campaigns.  The program has produced several individual NCAA qualifiers and All-America selections in recent years.  Two former team members, Katie McGee '95 and Maura Danahy '02, qualified for the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials in the marathon. 
     Bishop is also the head coach of the men's and women's track & field teams at Connecticut College.  His women's squad has won a New England Division III outdoor team championship and 30 of his athletes have won individual NESCAC, ECAC and New England titles.  He has coached numerous individual NCAA qualifiers in events ranging from the 100 meters to the 10,000 meters, and squad members garnered three All-America awards during the 2009 season.
     Bishop graduated from Connecticut College in 1984 after a four-year cross country and track career.  He served as the team captain and was named the Most Valuable Runner of the cross country team in his senior year.  Bishop recently completed a four-year term on the NCAA Division III Track & Field and Cross Country Committee. 

Sarah Burkhrdt - Assistant Coach - Second Season

Sarah Burkhardt, a 2008 graduate of Susquehanna University, joined the cross country coaching staff last fall.  In addition to her duties with the cross country team, Burkhardt coaches the jumping events for the track & field program.  Alex Samma won the NCAA Division III indoor title in the triple jump under her direction last winter.

Last Modified: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 13:35