Our acting coaches are Josh Choe and Matt Cooper for distance and David Young for sprints.

Josh Choe | In-person coach

Hey everyone! My name is Josh Choe (think Ch-ay). Happy to help with some coaching with the team. I am a WTC alum 2012-2016 where I was a distance runner and still like to run in my free time when I'm feeling healthy. I love the club and appreciate being able to help out. I am currently a 5th year MD-PhD student. I am doing my PhD in Biomedical Engineering studying biomaterials based delivery of mRNA for bone repair. If you have any questions about medical / graduate school let me know! Looking forwarding to helping out more!

Matt Cooper | Virtual coach

I got my start in running while competing in track in middle school. Running wasn’t a sport that I enjoyed right away - using it more as a means to stay in shape for basketball, soccer, and football. Finally, as a junior in high school, I decided to join the cross country team and slowly fell in love with the sport of running. With consistent training, I saw big improvements in my performance, ran at the WIAA State Track Meet, and decided to see what I could do at the collegiate level. At UW-Eau Claire, I was fortunate enough to be a part of national champion teams in cross country and track, while also earning All-American honors. Upon graduating from UWEC, I have continued to train at a high level with current goals of breaking 4 minutes in the mile and then transitioning my training to qualify for the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials.

I like to coach because I enjoy helping others discover their love of running and reach their goals. Providing this sense of direction, inspiration, and expertise for others is incredibly rewarding.

I am currently living in Middleton, working as a full-time health coach for a wellness company. Aside from my full-time job, I am also an assistant coach at Verona Area High school and a running coach for Team Run Run, an online coaching platform. *Shameless plug* - If you have any family or friends that would be interested in remote (or in-person in the Madison metro area) coaching, feel free to steer them in my direction! I coach all ability levels, any distance from the 800m up to the marathon. Here is the link to sign-up: https://teamrunrun.com/product/online-running-coach-matt-cooper/

Fun fact: My wife and I got married in October!

PRESIDENT:
Lauren Fitzsimmons
email: lefitzsimmon@wisc.edu
Greetings fellow cows! I'm Lauren, and I am so SO pumped to serve as your WTC president!! I'm a sophomore from the greater Milwaukee area studying biomedical engineering, and I've been running for as long as I can remember. Joining track club has allowed me to meet the best of friends and make the best of memories in college, and I'm so excited to continue. When I'm not hitting the pavement with the herd, you can find me drawing, painting, camping, backpacking, or exploring the best eats around Madison! I'm super excited to meet all you new Cows out there, so please don't be afraid to reach out! Cows achieve!

VICE PRESIDENT OF MEN'S DISTANCE:
Zach Spears
email: zspears@wisc.edu
Howdy Cows! I’m Zach Spears, the new Vice President of men’s distance. I’m a sophomore from Eden Prairie MN and am currently studying Biomedical engineering. I LOVE running and the people it has brought into my life! Outside of running with the herd I enjoy camping, nordic skiing, and really anything outside. I can’t wait to meet new cows at socials and practices this year and if you have any questions at all feel free to send me an email or text 🙂 #CowsAchieve

VICE PRESIDENT OF WOMEN'S DISTANCE:
Ava Wojnowski
email: awojnowski@wisc.edu
Hi everyone! My name is Ava Wojnowski and I am your VP of Women’s Distance. I am a sophomore this year and am so excited to continue my journey with WTC. I am majoring in Journalism and Spanish. Outside of school and running, I love to spend time outdoors! Cows achieve :))

VICE PRESIDENT OF MEN'S SPRINTS/THROWS:
Michael Foley
email: mtfoley3@wisc.edu
Hello, everyone! My name is Michael Foley and I am a sophomore from Oshkosh, WI. I am studying History and Philosophy and this is my second year on the team. When I'm not demolishing PR's on the track you can find me doing some reading, working out, going for a stroll, or burning the midnight oil at Union South with some of the fellas. I am very much excited to be your Vice-President this year, and can't wait to see y'all at practice!

VICE PRESIDENT OF WOMEN'S SPRINTS/THROWS:
Harper Dilley
email: hdilley@wisc.edu
Hey everyone! My name is Harper and I am from Eau Claire, Wisconsin and I am a sophomore studying political science. This is my first season with the cows and I have been having so much fun! Obviously I enjoy running and my favorite events are the relays and the 200m. I enjoy spending time with friends, board games, cooking, and trying new restaurants!

SECRETARY:
Niki Iatrides
email: niatrides@wisc.edu
Hi! My name is Niki, and I am a sophomore studying Environmental Engineering. I am excited to be the WTC secretary this year! I love running, doing yoga, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. If you ever have a Track Club picture you would like to see featured on the WTC Instagram or Weekly Bulletin, don’t hesitate to send it over! I am also happy to be a friendly face to all members. See you at practice!

TREASURER:
Grant Dilla
email: gdilla@wisc.edu
Howdy Cows, I am Grant, a second year Finance student. I love our club and running. I look forward to making track club affordable and keeping meet fees low, so all you have to do is race fast and have fun. Anytime I’m not racing I'm thinking about a new road trip and trail to hike. And GO COWS!!!

TRAVEL COORDINATOR:
Alex Beckerman
email: asbeckerman@wisc.edu
Hey everyone, my name is Alex Beckerman, also known as the Wizard. I am a Junior majoring in Computer Science and Psychology from Long Grove, IL. In my free time, I enjoy playing video games, reading, and watching movies, YouTube videos or TV shows such as South Park and Futurama. I also enjoy listening to classic rock, and some of my favorite bands include Aerosmith, Blue Oyster Cult, Van Halen, Judas Priest and Metallica. I am famous for my mom’s banana bread, which I plan to have at as many meets as possible. I look forward to serving as your travel coordinator and I hope to maintain the magic that Track Club has brought to me.

MEET COORDINATOR:
Matt Stilling
email: mstilling@wisc.edu
Hi everyone! I’m Matt, and I’m a sophomore from Greendale, WI studying computer science. Everyone likes racing, but no one likes complications; I’m here to take away the complications so that you can have fun racing! Some of my hobbies include running, exploring new trails (often while running), and critiquing architecture (often while running). Let me know if you have any questions about racing with WTC or anything else!

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR:
Brock Thompson
email: bwthompson@wisc.edu
Hey cows! I'm Brock Thompson and I am your Volunteer Coordinator! I'm a sophomore studying biochemistry (pre-med track) here at Madison. My hometown is Athens, Wisconsin. Outside of running, I spend my time weightlifting, playing frisbee, and drinking cheap coffee. I ran for Volunteer Coordinator because I wanted this club to have a positive impact on the community. If you have any questions/ideas about volunteering through WTC just let me know! WTC has been a lifeline during my two years here and I'm excited to give back to the organization. Thank you!

Webmaster:
Dylan Fahrney
email: dfahrney@wisc.edu
Hey everyone! I’m Dylan and I am a sophomore from Monroe, WI studying mechanical engineering. Of course like many of you I love to spend my time running, especially with my fellow cows. When I’m not running, I enjoy the outdoors and spending time with friends. As the webmaster I will be managing and updating the website, so feel free to reach out to me with any ideas or questions. I look forward to seeing you all at practice!

APPAREL COORDINATOR:
Sammie Corning
email: scorning@wisc.edu
Hello cows! I am a sophomore majoring in biology on a pre vet track from Plymouth, MN. Track club is a combination of my two favorite things: running and cows. I also enjoy hiking, cross country skiing, and working with animals. I am excited to be the apparel coordinator this year!

Photographer
Ryan Mares
email: rmares@wisc.edu
Hey cows, I’m Ryan Mares. I’m a sophomore from Appleton, Wisconsin majoring in Journalism. I like running, reading, and watching TV, plus I’ll take anyone on in Super Smash Bros. WTC is a great place for fitness, fun and making amazing friends, so I can’t wait to hang out with you all this year!