Colorado Mesa University Women's Track

Beeman joined the Colorado Mesa University track and field program as an assistant coach in July of 2015 and was elevated to head coach prior to the indoor season.  In his first year as head coach, he coached three RMAC Champions and the RMAC Freshman of the Year. Beeman had two student-athletes qualify for the NCAA Div. II Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The women's indoor track and field teams earned the Brechler Award for the team with the highest GPA.  Beeman comes to Colorado Mesa University after spending the previous eight years at California State University Chico as both a student-athlete and an assistant coach. During his five year coaching career at Chico, Beeman coached three national champions, 13 All-Americans, six conference champions and 29 all-conference student-athletes. The Wildcats combined for 13 California Collegiate Athletic Association titles in men's and women's track and field.   Beeman was a nationally ranked decathlete at Chico and was a two-time all-conference selection in the decathlon. He earned his bachelors degree in kinesiology and a masters degree in kinesiology: sport and exercise psychology from Chico.

Canterbury begins his third season as the head cross country and assistant track and field coach. Prior to his head coaching duties Matt was the Assistant Womens Cross Country/Track coach and Assistant Director of Admissions. Canterbury led both the men's and women's cross country teams to their first appearance at the NCAA Championships in 2014. He has had several student-athletes qualify for the NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Championships, including Shane Niksic who earned All-American honors in the 1,500.  Prior to his coaching duties at Colorado Mesa University, Matt was the Head Mens and Womens Cross Country/Track Coach at Sterling College and Briar Cliff University. His athletes tallied over 20 school records, 10 National Qualifiers, and 2 All-Americans. Matt competed in both cross country and track at Augustana College (Sioux Falls, SD) and Chico State University (Chico, CA). While at Chico State, Matt graduated with a BA in Kinesiology and a MA in Sports Administration. Matt and his wife Tess have a son, Rye, and a daughter, Charlie.

Gulgan has served as the assistant coach for throws at Colorado Mesa University since 2013. The Maverick throwers have excelled under Gulgan setting numerous school records and personal bests.  Prior to joining the Mavericks, Gulgan worked as a personal trainer with the United States Air Force in Incirlik, Turkey.  Gulgan started his track and field coaching career back in his home country of Turkey where he worked with youth athletes for five years.  Gulgan was an accomplished athlete competing in both wrestling and track and field. He was the Turkish Winter Discus Champion and represented Turkey at several international competitions.  He received his bachelors degree with honors in physical education and athletic training from Gazi University (Turkey) in 2011. He is also a certified personal trainer and massage therapist. He earned his USA Weightlifting certification in 2016. Gulgan and his wife Elizabeth have three children. Gulgan enjoys hunting, fishing and reading.   

Thomas enters her sixth season as an assistant coach with the track and field teams.  She coached Whitney Rowe to All-American, All-RMAC and several school records in the 100, 200, long jump and relays.   Prior to coming to Colorado Mesa University, Thomas coached at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. At Doherty she led the girls team to their first Metro Championship title in four years, and coached two state qualifiers in the 4x100 (7th) and 4x200 (12th) relays. She also helped the next generation of sprint superstar hopefuls with Joe Gentry Track Troupe, a USATF junior track club.  Thomas earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Technical Journalism and a double option in Coaching and Ethnic Studies from Colorado State University. While at CSU she also competed for the Rams. Thomas solidified her track star status her sophomore year, posting a school record time of 53.6 after averaging 58 seconds in the 400m dash as a freshman.  She also holds the indoor 400m record and helped the Rams break records in the 4x100, 4x200, Sprint Medley and the 4x400 (indoor) relays.