SUNY - Potsdam Women's Cross Country

Cutler is the longest tenured cross country coach in the SUNYAC Conference.  During this time he has brought unprecedented success that includes a first ever NCAA All America (Jodie Schoppmann) as well as numerous other conference awards and recognitions.  Prior to coaching SUNY Potsdam Cross Country, Cutler helped establish Running/Track Clubs at SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Canton.  He also served as an Assistant Coach for the Potsdam High School Girls Section X Champion Team and was an Assistant Coach for the SUNY Potsdam Swimming & Diving team.  Since the 1990s Cutler has also co-directed races and personally coached multiple successful athletes, for cycling, running and triathlon events. Cutler has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction. He has earned certifications with USA Track & Field as a Level 1 and Level 2 (Sprints/Hurdles/Relays) Coach, as well as certification from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for Technical Track & Field Coaching. Cutler's extensive athletic resume includes wins at multiple regional races, racing as a USA Triathlon Pro/Elite Triathlete, competing in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, being a gold medalist at the NY State Empire Games, qualifying for NJCAA Cross Country Nationals, being an MVP & Captain of multiple Cross Country & Track teams, competing in NCAA varsity swimming and being named to his High School Track & Field Hall of Fame.    In addition to coaching duties, Cutler also serves SUNY Potsdam as the Assistant Director for the Center for Graduate Studies and the Chair of the Faculty Senate Nominating Committee. Cutler and his wife Amy, a former All American distance runner, Duathlon National Champion, Ironman Triathlete and former cross country coach, live happily with their daughter, in Potsdam, NY.  They enjoy outdoor activities and cultural events from the area.

Cutler enters her 10th season as assistant cross country coach. She brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience to the position with a focus on female athlete issues. Her running background includes being the first-ever Cross Country NCAA All-American for William Smith College. On the road, Cutler has run four miles in 23:15, five miles in 29:30, 15k in 57:33 and a half marathon in 1:26:00. She has also completed multiple Ironman Triathlons and placed nationally on top of her age-group at the USAT Duathlon National Championship. A former teacher for over 10 years, Ms. Cutler, holds Permanent NY State Teaching Certifications in Elementary (K-6), Special Education (1-12) and as a Literacy Specialist (B-6). In addition to her coaching role, she is also a Student Teaching Supervisor for the Center for School Partnerships and Teacher Certification and serves as a Mentor Program Coordinator with the Rebecca V. Sheard Literacy Center.