Matt Hagood

Assistant Coach

"Leaders of Sisterhood"

 

Coach Hagood is in his 11^th year as a cross country coach at Saline.  He has been a part of the Saline XC program for a good part of his life.  In fact, he was on the first team (1977) that Coach Smith ever coached at Saline, and in 1979 – his senior season – he helped lead the Saline boys’ team to its first Southeastern Conference championship.  Keeping it “in the family,” Coach Hagood’s three daughters – Mollie, Emma, and Hannah -  were all members of the Saline XC teams.  Coach Hagood’s wife – Teresa – is a Saline graduate and a long time supporter of the cross country program.

 

Ever since high school, Coach Hagood has continued his running career; and he works out with the team on a daily basis.  He also has three marathons to his credit.  As the head coach of the “Asics” training group, he leads not just by word but by example.

 

Coach Hagood has a degree in technology education, and when he is not working with the XC team, he also runs his own architecture design business.

 

Coach Hagood’s Comment:

“I originally started to run with the team to help out Coach Smith.  I love to help the girls achieve success in running and hopefully give them the tools to continue to “run for life.”  I feel fortunate to be a part of the biggest and best girls’ cross country team in Michigan.”