SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kathleen Raske, the winningest coach in Sacramento State track & field history, has resigned as Director of Track & Field/Cross Country to accept the same position at Southern Illinois, it was announced today.
Raske arrived at Sacramento State in the fall of 2003 and inherited a program which had never finished above fourth place at a Big Sky Championship meet. Over the next 12 years, she guided the Hornets men's and women's track and field teams to 17 Big Sky titles (indoor and outdoor) and added eight second-place finishes. For her work, Raske was recognized as the Big Sky Coach of the Year 16 times.
"What Kathleen Raske has done for Sacramento State track & field is remarkable," Director of Athletics Bill Macriss said. "She's changed the culture of the program and has made the team an annual threat to win a conference title.
"Having the chance to return to her alma mater and be closer to her family is an opportunity she couldn't pass up, but she will truly be missed. We thank her for everything she has accomplished here and wish her the best of the luck at Southern Illinois."
Along with her team accomplishments, Raske has also produced 15 NCAA All-Americans, eight USATF Junior All-Americans, 128 NCAA National Championship participants, 191 conference champions, and 483 all-Big Sky performers. There have also been 157 new event school records established, and 891 all-time top 10 event marks have been recorded. Raske is the only woman to coach a Div. I men's team to five conference championship titles in NCAA history in any sport.
"It's with a heavy heart to announce my departure from Sacramento State and the Track & Field/Cross Country program," Raske said. "It has been nothing short of a miraculous journey and I want to thank (former) President Alexander Gonzalez, Athletics Director Bill Macriss, the entire athletics staff, student-athletes, coaches, parents, and alumni for all their support over the last 12 years.
Raske arrived at Sacramento State in the fall of 2003 and inherited a program which had never finished above fourth place at a Big Sky Championship meet. Over the next 12 years, she guided the Hornets men's and women's track and field teams to 17 Big Sky titles (indoor and outdoor) and added eight second-place finishes. For her work, Raske was recognized as the Big Sky Coach of the Year 16 times.
"What Kathleen Raske has done for Sacramento State track & field is remarkable," Director of Athletics Bill Macriss said. "She's changed the culture of the program and has made the team an annual threat to win a conference title.
"Having the chance to return to her alma mater and be closer to her family is an opportunity she couldn't pass up, but she will truly be missed. We thank her for everything she has accomplished here and wish her the best of the luck at Southern Illinois."
Along with her team accomplishments, Raske has also produced 15 NCAA All-Americans, eight USATF Junior All-Americans, 128 NCAA National Championship participants, 191 conference champions, and 483 all-Big Sky performers. There have also been 157 new event school records established, and 891 all-time top 10 event marks have been recorded. Raske is the only woman to coach a Div. I men's team to five conference championship titles in NCAA history in any sport.
"It's with a heavy heart to announce my departure from Sacramento State and the Track & Field/Cross Country program," Raske said. "It has been nothing short of a miraculous journey and I want to thank (former) President Alexander Gonzalez, Athletics Director Bill Macriss, the entire athletics staff, student-athletes, coaches, parents, and alumni for all their support over the last 12 years.
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