Shauntaye started off as a “parent volunteer coach” in 2012. Throughout her years, she has coached athletes to Junior/All-American status in the long & short sprints, long/triple, and high jump. Shauntaye is a former SCSU Owl, where she competed in long jump, triple jump, and sprints. Shauntaye was also a member of SCSU's field hockey team, where she played goalkeeper.

She is currently the Associate Director of Alumni Communications at the University of New Haven and the Head Track & Field Coach at Wilbur Cross High School, indoor & outdoor programs.

Certifications:

USATF Certified Level 1 Coach

USATF Level 2 Jumps

Deb was a member of our club during her high school years. She has been coaching with NHAGTC since 2018. Deb competed in cross country and track & field at a Division 1 university. She coached at Quinnipiac University for seven years. She enjoys running daily and is also an archery coach.

Certifications:

USATF Level 2 Endurance
USATF Level 2  youth/U20
USATF Cross Country Specialist Course.  

Sasha began working with the club 19 years ago, alongside coach William Thompson, and has coached many national champions. Sasha obtained her masters in “clinical mental health counseling” at SCSU where she is a former SCSU lady Owl, who competed in 100m, 200m, 400m, and relays. Sasha coached many All-American during her time at SCSU. Sasha also coached a year and a half as an assistant coach at James Hillhouse High School. Sasha is currently the head track & field coach at St. Joes in Fairfield.

Certifications:

Certified Level 1 Coach

USATF level 2 Hurdles.

Kristen is a former high school thrower (shotput and javelin) who grew up in an large track and field family. After supporting from the sidelines when her son started the program at age 8, she officially stepped into coaching in 2024. Holding a Master’s in Educational Psychology, Kristen has a passion for helping young athletes build self-confidence, discipline, and mental resilience.

Certifications: USATF Certified Level 1 Coach

Kate is a former athlete and current high school coach. While competing for Trumbull High School, she was a 2x state champion, 5x nationals qualifier, and earned All-New England status in cross country. After graduating from UCONN, where she competed at the D1 level, she returned to THS to coach all three running seasons. Over the past 4 years, she has coached countless all-conference athletes, 3 state champs, and 16 national qualifying performances.

Outside of coaching, she is a huge fan of the sport and continues to run for fun.

Montez started coaching the throws with NHAGTC in 2017. He is a former Football ( recently inducted into the Hall of Fame) and Track & Field athlete for Hillhouse High School.