Riverdale, NY - Kerri Gallagher was recently named as the head coach of Manhattan College cross country team and the middle distance/distance programs.
Click HERE for the press release announcing her hiring.
Take a look at what people from the track & field community are saying about Gallagher's appointment:
"Kerri has been a great addition to our program here at American for the past five years. I am sorry to see her go, but this is a great opportunity for her to work with the Jaspers and all of their great traditions and resources. This will be wonderful for both her personal and professional development. I am positive she will have an impact not only on the athletic department, but on the whole Manhattan campus. I wish her nothing but the best!"
Matt Centrowitz
American University Head Coach
"Having had the pleasure of training alongside and coaching against Kerri, I know first hand what a true professional and competitor she is. Her appointment to Manhattan is an exceptional fit bringing her 'home' to New York and reconnecting her with her roots in running. Kerri will bring to the Bronx a wealth of knowledge and experience very few female coaches have this early in their career. I see nothing but success for Kerri and the current and future student-athletes at Manhattan and I wish her the very best."
Julie Culley
2012 Olympian (5K) / Training Partner
"Kerri will be a great addition to the talented Manhattan staff.---energy plus!"
Thomas Dewey
Fordham University Head Coach
"Kerri's persistent and goes all out at 100 percent in every facet of her life. She made a decision after college to try and make the Olympics and got pretty close. I have been around her at camps and management wise she is very efficient and will be a big asset at Manhattan College. If there is someone that can restore that middle distance and distance glory from years ago it is her."
John Edwards
"It has been truly amazing to watch Kerri grow and excel as both an athlete and a coach. She has learned from one of the best in the sport, American University coach and Olympian, Matt Centrowitz. I look forward to seeing her lead Manhattan College cross country and middle distance/distance through the same process of growth towards excellence!"
Erin Koch
Former Teammate
"Kerri is a natural born leader, and one who has the ability to continue the great tradition of cross country and track & field at Manhattan College. We are sad to see her go, but excited for her new chapter with the Jaspers. I am sure she will continue to inspire those around her."
Chris Kwiatkowski
American University Assistant Coach
"I was fortunate to have Kerri when I first started the program at Bishop Kearney and she pretty much set the table for the quality and dedication of what I was looking for in an athlete. Her leadership and dedication to the sport helped fuel the development process that girls wanted to be a part of in the program. She is a leader, a tremendous competitor, a great winner and a fantastic teammate. These qualities helped elevate her teammates' performance and led us to qualify for the state cross country championship as well as win our first-ever conference title. Kerri will bring a great deal of enthusiasm and a winning attitude to Manhattan College as she has competed on and been successful so many different levels. She knows the road map for success and learned from one of the top coaches in the world in Matt Centrowitz. Those factors coupled with her love of the sport will help the program reach unprecedented heights. Additionally, because she excelled in the CHSAA, people in our league still look up to her and this will have a tremendous effect on future recruiting in New York City. With all that being said, more than anything else she is an extremely bright person that has grown into a beautiful human being."
John Lovett '73
Five-time All-American, Manhattan Hall of Famer & Bishop Kearney Head Coach
"Kerri is an inspiration on and off the track. She is an amazing example of how much a person can achieve when they believe in themselves, are dedicated and work hard. While she's a fierce competitor, she's also extremely fun to be around and has great perspective on running and life. I'm really excited for both Kerri and Manhattan College as they begin this next chapter together! I have no doubt Kerri will bring incredible passion and insight to the program."
Rachel Schneider
Georgetown University All-American
