NEW ORLEANS, La. - Washington and Lee University head women's cross country coach and assistant women's track and field coach,
Michael Dager, was named the South Region Indoor Women's Assistant Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
Dager, in his 11th year as the distance coach at W&L, guided the Generals to 96 points in distance events en route to their first Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) title in 16 years.
Law student
Cassie Carr and sophomore
Olivia Warr won conference titles and set championship meet records in the mile and 3,000m, respectively. The duo also qualified for the 2025 NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, earning Second Team All-America honors following top-16 finishes.
Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.
