Union College Women's Track

Riggi is in his fifth year as Head Coach of Men's and Women's Track and Field. Prior to becoming head coach Riggi served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004 later becoming the associate head coach and then the Women's Head Coach. Riggi also served as Head Coach of both the Men's and Women's Cross Country programs from 2002-2009 At Union, Riggi has coached eight All-Americans, sixteen NCAA qualifers, and numerous League and Conference Champions. Riggi has also coached athletes to over thirty five school records and countless personal bests. While overseeing the entire program, Riggi is one of the finest sprint and mid-distance coaches in Division III. Among Riggi's top performers have been Sean Washington '05 and Allie Cuozzo '10. Washington was a 5 time national qualifer and a three time All-American in the 55 and 100 meter events. Cuozzo has qualified for nationals in her first two years at Union and has brought All-American honors home in the 800 meters on both occasions. Cuozzo was second in the nation at that event in 2008. Riggi graduated from Union in 1997 with a bachelor of science in applied mathematics and economics, earned varsity letters in both indoor and outdoor track and was a two-time captain. At the time of his graduation, he held seven Union track records, four individual marks and three as a member of relay teams. One of the top sprinters in the state, Riggi was nationally ranked and was the 200 meter New York State Champion in 1996. Riggi earned his USATF Level II Coaching Certification and is extremely active in all aspects of training and conditioning for both the indoor and outdoor track teams.