Rachel Rhynard

Biography

The BGSU cross country/track & field program hired Rachel Rhynard as the associate head cross country & assistant track coach in March 2025. Rhynard (formerly McFarlane) came to Bowling Green having last served as a cross country/track assistant coach with both the men's and women's teams at Boise State University from 2022-24. While with the Broncos, Rhynard helped mentor the 2023 Mountain West Conference Cross Country Freshman of the Year as well as a 2022 NCAA All-American in cross country and multiple national qualifiers. She also coached a Mountain West Conference individual champion in track in 2022. "I am excited to announce that Rachel will be joining the Bowling Green cross country/track & field staff," BGSU head cross country/track coach Lou Snelling said. "She will have an immediate and positive impact on our program, playing an important role in almost every area. She brings a wealth of experience to the staff, having a deep background in the region and Mid-American Conference. I would like to thank President Rodney Rogers and Vice President for Athletics Strategy and Director of Athletics Derek van der Merwe for making a hire of this quality possible." Prior to Boise State, Rhynard was the associate head coach for the cross country and track teams at Ball State University from 2018-20. In her time with the Cardinals, she helped the cross country team to its best finish at the MAC Championships since 2007. She also coached the squad to a top 15 USTFCCCA Great Lake