Bowling Green State University Athletics
Reggie Trotter Joins Track and Field Staff
November 06, 2023 | Women's Track and Field
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio- Bowling Green State University Head Cross Country/Track and Field coach Lou Snelling has announced the addition of assistant coach Reggie Trotter to his staff. Trotter will serve as the sprints/jumps/multis coach for the Falcons, he previously was an assistant coach for the UCLA Bruins, serving as the High Jump coach. Reggie Trotter brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Falcons Track and Field program.
Lou Snelling, Track and Field and Cross Country Head Coach
"I am excited to announce the addition of Reggie Trotter to the Bowling Green XC/TF staff. He comes to us from UCLA bringing a successful and diverse resume from his time there. Coach Trotter has a technical approach to his training in the sprints, jumps, and multis which fits us well. I am confident he will oversee continued MAC level success BG TF has enjoyed in those events and help our Student-Athletes have a greater impact at the national level."
Trotter comes from a highly decorated UCLA Track and Field program, working directly with the high jumpers for three years. Trotter helped guide five PAC-12 high jump scorers. While also coaching 28 regional qualifiers, 15 national qualifiers, and 4 first team All-Americans while he was at UCLA.
Chet Hesson, Senior Associate AD for Student-Athlete Experience/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
"Reggie Trotter really stood out during the interview process as someone who has the technical skills, but more importantly, someone that can continue to grow and spearhead the development of our sprints, jumps, and multi-athletes. He's an eager coach and is poised to continue the positive momentum we've created right now within the program. I look for great things to come from Coach Trotter, and the impact he will have on the whole team."
Prior to UCLA, Trotter coached jumps and sprints at Marymount High School in 2018-19, guiding the team to a league championship. Trotter also coached several league champions, including the school record holder in the girls' triple jump (39-05.00). He also served as an Assistant Track and Field coach at Moorpark College in California in 2018-19. Trotter helped coach 12 individual regional qualifiers and four CCCAA finalists. He also holds USATF Level 2 coaching status in jumps.
Marshall Ackley, Assistant Coach UCLA Track and Field
"Coach Trotter is a knowledgeable and passionate coach who believes in developing his athletes to fullest of their dreams. He is hungry and determined to help each athlete succeed on and off the track."
Reggie Trotter graduated from California State University-Northridge in 2015, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Trotter earned All-Big West honors as a high jumper in 2014, setting a personal-best mark of 2.06m (6-09.00) he was runner-up at the Big West Outdoor Championships. Trotter earned Junior College All-American honors in high jump, in his time at LA Valley College.
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons track and field team on social media.
Twitter - @BGAthletics and @BGXCTF
Instagram - `bgfalcons' and `bgxctrack'
Facebook - `BGSU Athletics'
YouTube - `Falcon Athletics'
Lou Snelling, Track and Field and Cross Country Head Coach
"I am excited to announce the addition of Reggie Trotter to the Bowling Green XC/TF staff. He comes to us from UCLA bringing a successful and diverse resume from his time there. Coach Trotter has a technical approach to his training in the sprints, jumps, and multis which fits us well. I am confident he will oversee continued MAC level success BG TF has enjoyed in those events and help our Student-Athletes have a greater impact at the national level."
Trotter comes from a highly decorated UCLA Track and Field program, working directly with the high jumpers for three years. Trotter helped guide five PAC-12 high jump scorers. While also coaching 28 regional qualifiers, 15 national qualifiers, and 4 first team All-Americans while he was at UCLA.
Chet Hesson, Senior Associate AD for Student-Athlete Experience/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
"Reggie Trotter really stood out during the interview process as someone who has the technical skills, but more importantly, someone that can continue to grow and spearhead the development of our sprints, jumps, and multi-athletes. He's an eager coach and is poised to continue the positive momentum we've created right now within the program. I look for great things to come from Coach Trotter, and the impact he will have on the whole team."
Prior to UCLA, Trotter coached jumps and sprints at Marymount High School in 2018-19, guiding the team to a league championship. Trotter also coached several league champions, including the school record holder in the girls' triple jump (39-05.00). He also served as an Assistant Track and Field coach at Moorpark College in California in 2018-19. Trotter helped coach 12 individual regional qualifiers and four CCCAA finalists. He also holds USATF Level 2 coaching status in jumps.
Marshall Ackley, Assistant Coach UCLA Track and Field
"Coach Trotter is a knowledgeable and passionate coach who believes in developing his athletes to fullest of their dreams. He is hungry and determined to help each athlete succeed on and off the track."
Reggie Trotter graduated from California State University-Northridge in 2015, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Trotter earned All-Big West honors as a high jumper in 2014, setting a personal-best mark of 2.06m (6-09.00) he was runner-up at the Big West Outdoor Championships. Trotter earned Junior College All-American honors in high jump, in his time at LA Valley College.
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons track and field team on social media.
Twitter - @BGAthletics and @BGXCTF
Instagram - `bgfalcons' and `bgxctrack'
Facebook - `BGSU Athletics'
YouTube - `Falcon Athletics'
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