Name: Scott MacDonald
Events Coached: Assistant Coach, Cross Country & Distance - Track & Field
Season #: 3
Education: BA majoring in American History and English Literature, University of Michigan
Coaching Certification: NCCP Performance Coach Certified
Hometown: Nepean, ON
MacDonald begins his third year as an assistant coach with the Mustangs Cross Country and Track and Field Teams for the 2023-2024 season. An NCCP certified Level 3/Performance Coach, he also serves as Club Manager and Coach with the London Western Track and Field Club.
Scott brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, having spent 12 years in various positions at Athletics Canada, followed by 5 years as a Manager/Coach with the University of Guelph Gryphons where he won 7 U SPORTS Team Championships.
While at AC, he served National Team roles on a long list of international competitions including 2 Olympic Games, 4 Commonwealth Games, and 9 World Championships.
A “sub-4 minute miler”, MacDonald had an illustrious running career of his own. He was a 5-time NCAA All-American competing for the University of Michigan, and represented Canada on 6 occasions, including running the 1500m at the 1994 Commonwealth Games.
Updated Apr. 2023
