Michael Schmidt • 2012

Nickname: Schmidty
Wilmette, IL (New Trier)


Mike joined the Jumbo coaching staff in 2012 after one of the most accomplished distance running careers in NESCAC history. In his senior year, the six-time All American set NESCAC records and top 10 all-time marks in the 5,000m and 10,000m, the latter a national leading time of 29:23. Schmidt led Middlebury to their first-ever NESCAC XC team title, first (and second) men's team XC NCAA berths, and anchored the school's first national-qualifying DMR.

Originally from Wilmette, IL, Mike has spent summers coaching the cross country team at New Trier High School, his alma mater, and worked with the Illinois 3A state champion and four other All State runners. As a Panther he majored in Psychology and Film & Media Studies and following his senior cross-country season the Men's MVP award was renamed in his honor.

Interests:

PRs: Mile - 4:07
3000m - 8:25
5000m - 14:10
10000m - 29:23

Why Tufts: