California State University-Chico Men's Track & Field

Longtime Chico State Oliver Hanf enters his 14th season leading the men's track & field program while returning to the helm of the women's team on August 10, 2023.

Without question, Gary Towne is Chico State cross country. In his tenure since 1996, Towne's athletes have combined for more than 170 All-America honors, over

Hannah Chappell joined the Chico State track & field programs at the start of the 2025 season. As part of the coaching staff, she will work the hammer throwers. Following

Josh Quintal joined the Chico State Track & Field program at the start of the 2025 season. As part of the coaching staff, 'Coach Q' works with the hurdlers and 400

Maddie Kalberer joined the Chico State track & field coaching staff in the fall 2025 as an assistant sprints coach, working with the Wildcats’ sprint and relay groups. A

Kruetfeldt, the primary assistant is in his third year on the Wildcat coaching staff after working as a student assistant in the '21-'22 and '22-'23 school years. Kruetzfeldt began his running journey as a top runner for Maria Carillo HS, where he played an instrumental role in the Puma's NCS title in 2017. From there he took his talents to Chico State, where he ran for the Wildcats for several seasons, before physical issues forced his retirement from competitive running. Wanting to give back to the sport that gave him so much Kruetzfeldt volunteered his time as a student assistant, helping the Wildcats come out of the Covid break and get back to their winning ways. In the fall of 2023 Kruetzfeldt began his first year as the 'Cats primary Cross Country assistant, helping both squads to CCAA titles.

Shortly after completing his collegiate career, Chico State alumnus Vincent Rinaldi joined the Wildcats’ track & field coaching staff in fall 2025. He now assists

In his first season with the Chico State Wildcats coaching staff, a native to Santa Rosa, Nelson recently hung up his spikes, graduating from Chico State with a