Samantha Nadel Promoted to Associate Head Coach
9/25/2025 12:02:00 PM | Men's Track/Cross Country, Women's Track/Cross Country
GW's Cross Country and Track & Field Head Coach Terry Weir has announced the promotion of Samantha Nadel to associate head coach.
"Over the past four years, Coach Sam has played a pivotal role in elevating our program," said Weir. "As recruiting coordinator, she has worked tirelessly to attract talented student-athletes, building depth and strength as our track and field squads have expanded. Her positive energy, tireless work ethic and ability to connect with and motivate athletes have been central to our continued growth."
A graduate of both Georgetown University and the University of Oregon and a six-time All-American runner, Nadel embodies the balance of high-level academics and athletics. She brings exceptional leadership qualities to the staff and has been instrumental in shaping the future of the program over the past five seasons.
A native of Glen Head, N.Y., Nadel joined the GW coaching staff in fall 2021 as an assistant coach and the team's recruiting coordinator. Prior to joining the Buff & Blue, Nadel served as assistant distance coach for the men's and women's programs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she was instrumental in recruiting two of the top classes in the nation.
After arriving at GW, Nadel guided the women's cross country team to its first Atlantic 10 team title in program history in 2021 along with a runner-up finish at the conference meet in 2023. The men's team placed fourth at the A-10 Championships in both 2022 and 2024. On the track, Nadel has mentored four A-10 Champions, 27 all-conference student-athletes and three NCAA Outdoor Championship qualifiers over the past four seasons.
"I'm honored to step into the role of associate head coach and grateful for the opportunity to continue building and elevating our cross country and track programs," Nadel said. "We have an incredible group of student-athletes, and it's been such a joy to be around them every day. I'm excited to continue working with them and pushing the program to new heights."
"Over the past four years, Coach Sam has played a pivotal role in elevating our program," said Weir. "As recruiting coordinator, she has worked tirelessly to attract talented student-athletes, building depth and strength as our track and field squads have expanded. Her positive energy, tireless work ethic and ability to connect with and motivate athletes have been central to our continued growth."
A graduate of both Georgetown University and the University of Oregon and a six-time All-American runner, Nadel embodies the balance of high-level academics and athletics. She brings exceptional leadership qualities to the staff and has been instrumental in shaping the future of the program over the past five seasons.
A native of Glen Head, N.Y., Nadel joined the GW coaching staff in fall 2021 as an assistant coach and the team's recruiting coordinator. Prior to joining the Buff & Blue, Nadel served as assistant distance coach for the men's and women's programs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she was instrumental in recruiting two of the top classes in the nation.
After arriving at GW, Nadel guided the women's cross country team to its first Atlantic 10 team title in program history in 2021 along with a runner-up finish at the conference meet in 2023. The men's team placed fourth at the A-10 Championships in both 2022 and 2024. On the track, Nadel has mentored four A-10 Champions, 27 all-conference student-athletes and three NCAA Outdoor Championship qualifiers over the past four seasons.
"I'm honored to step into the role of associate head coach and grateful for the opportunity to continue building and elevating our cross country and track programs," Nadel said. "We have an incredible group of student-athletes, and it's been such a joy to be around them every day. I'm excited to continue working with them and pushing the program to new heights."
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