University of Wisconsin, Whitewater Men's Track

Johnson has led the women's program to top 30 finishes at eight NCAA Championships in his five years at the helm, including top 10 placements at four national meets. Johnson has mentored several individual NCAA All-Americans, including: Additionally, the men have won 39 individual WIAC titles and the women have captured 15 individual conference championships during Johnson's tenure.   In 2008, Johnson became an assistant coach at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. At UWSP, Johnson coached mens and womens sprints, hurdles and jumps as well as cross country. During his tenure, two school records were broken, nine individuals and one relay qualified for the NCAA meet and seven student-athletes garnered All-America accolades. The Pointer men's team finished second in both the WIAC indoor and outdoor championships. The women finished fourth in both. At the 2009 national championships, the Pointer men claimed eighth at the indoor meet and tied for 25th at the outdoor meet.                                           HawksCoachMJ Mike Johnson enters his eighth season as head men's track and field coach and his sixth year as head women's track and field coach at UW-Whitewater in 2016-17. During his tenure at the helm of the men's program, the Warhawks have never finished outside of the top five in the highly-competitive Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and have finished among the nation's top 10 at 10 national meets, including at each of the last seven NCAA Division III Indoor Championships. In 2015, UW-Whitewater equaled its best-ever finish at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, placing third while boasting two individual national champions. In 2016, the Warhawks captured four individual national titles at the NCAA Indoor Championships en route to a national runner-up finish, matching the program's highest ever finish at the national indoor meet (2004). On the women's side, the Warhawks equaled their best finish at an NCAA Indoor Championship meet, where they tied for fifth, and set a program record for the highest finish at an NCAA Outdoor Championship meet, where they placed third, in 2014. Johnson has led the women's program to top 30 finishes at eight NCAA Championships in his five years at the helm, including top 10 placements at four national meets. Johnson has mentored several individual NCAA All-Americans, including: Additionally, the men have won 39 individual WIAC titles and the women have captured 15 individual conference championships during Johnson's tenure.   In 2008, Johnson became an assistant coach at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. At UWSP, Johnson coached mens and womens sprints, hurdles and jumps as well as cross country. During his tenure, two school records were broken, nine individuals and one relay qualified for the NCAA meet and seven student-athletes garnered All-America accolades. The Pointer men's team finished second in both the WIAC indoor and outdoor championships. The women finished fourth in both. At the 2009 national championships, the Pointer men claimed eighth at the indoor meet and tied for 25th at the outdoor meet.                                           Mike Johnson Interview Johnson graduated in 2006 with a bachelor's in occupational safety and health from UW-Whitewater. He earned his master's in health and human performance from UW-Whitewater in 2008. Johnson is a USATF Level 2 certified track and field coach in sprints and hurdles as well as a member of the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). He is also a clinician for the hurdles at the UW-Whitewater Summer Track & Field Camp and the UW-Whitewater Learn-By-Doing Clinic.   Johnson and his wife, Rebekah, are the parents of their son, Matthew (2 years old). Men's Track and Field      

Hahns student-athletes have captured numerous conference and national honors. Seven individual national champions, four national runners-up, and seven third-place national finishers have been produced under Hahn's tutelage. Overall, male and female student-athletes have garnered 63 All-America honors since he joined the staff in 2001.   In 2004, Jeremy Wendt captured national titles in the indoor weight throw and outdoor hammer throw.  Wendts performances established NCAA Division III records in both the weight throw and hammer and also earned him the title of Field Event Athlete of the Meet at the 2004 NCAA Outdoor Championships.  Wendt also met the 2004 Olympic Trials qualifying standard in the hammer throw during the 2004 season. Hahn has helped Warhawk throwers record 19 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships and set two conference records.   Hahn graduated Magna Cum Laude from UW-Platteville in 2002 with a degree in elementary and middle-level education. He was a four-year letterwinner and four-time All-American in the hammer throw and 35-pound weight throw during his career at UW-Platteville.   In addition to his coaching duties, Hahn works as an admissions representative for UW-Whitewater.  UWW_XC_TF Dave Hahn returns to UW-Whitewater in 2016-17 for his 17th year as an assistant coach with the men's and women's track and field program. He will specialize in throws.   While coaching the Warhawks, Hahns student-athletes have captured numerous conference and national honors. Seven individual national champions, four national runners-up, and seven third-place national finishers have been produced under Hahn's tutelage. Overall, male and female student-athletes have garnered 63 All-America honors since he joined the staff in 2001.   In 2004, Jeremy Wendt captured national titles in the indoor weight throw and outdoor hammer throw.  Wendts performances established NCAA Division III records in both the weight throw and hammer and also earned him the title of Field Event Athlete of the Meet at the 2004 NCAA Outdoor Championships.  Wendt also met the 2004 Olympic Trials qualifying standard in the hammer throw during the 2004 season. Hahn has helped Warhawk throwers record 19 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships and set two conference records.   Hahn graduated Magna Cum Laude from UW-Platteville in 2002 with a degree in elementary and middle-level education. He was a four-year letterwinner and four-time All-American in the hammer throw and 35-pound weight throw during his career at UW-Platteville.   In addition to his coaching duties, Hahn works as an admissions representative for UW-Whitewater. 

Ireland joined the track and field staff at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater as an assistant in 2009. He enters his ninth year with the program, and will specialize in short sprints in 2016-17. In 2016, Ireland coached Parker Witt to four All-America honors, including the indoor national championship in the 200-meter dash. While at UW-Whitewater for his undergraduate degree, Ireland earned four varsity letters while competing in sprints, javelin, and relays. He earned All-WIAC honors five times and was the team captain during his senior year. He was named to the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll three times and was named to the WIAC All-Sportsmanship Team. Ireland recently completed a six-week internship with Altis, a company composed of all professional track and field athletes, including world and national record holders, World Championship medalists and Olympic participants and medalists. He assisted primarily with the sprints/hurdles coaching staff under legendary track and field coaches Dan Pfaff, Stuart McMillan and Andreas Behm. As a weightlifter, Ireland is a three-time National Weightlifting Championships qualifier at 85 kilograms (2014, 2015, 2016) and a three-time American Open Weightlifting Championships qualifier at 85 kg. (2013, 2014, 2015). He is a three-time Wisconsin State Weightlifting champion at 85 kg. (2013, 2014, 2015). Ireland recently completed an internship with the University of Wisconsin's Strength and Conditioning Department during the summer of 2016. He also worked internships with the University of Iowa Football Strength and Conditioning Department in the summer of 2013 and the Marquette University Strength and Conditioning Department in the summer of 2009. Ireland graduated in 2009 with a bachelor's in Health and Human Performance with a minor in coaching. He is earned his masters in Health and Human Performance from UW-Whitewater in 2013. Ireland is a National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, USA Weightlifting National Coach, USATF Level II Certified Track and Field Coach in Sprints/Hurdles/Relays and Activation Sport Level II Certified. He is certified in CPR and AED from the American Red Cross. (updated September 1, 2016) Josh Ireland Assistant Coach (Short Sprints) Twitter: Josh Ireland joined the track and field staff at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater as an assistant in 2009. He enters his ninth year with the program, and will specialize in short sprints in 2016-17. In 2016, Ireland coached Parker Witt to four All-America honors, including the indoor national championship in the 200-meter dash. While at UW-Whitewater for his undergraduate degree, Ireland earned four varsity letters while competing in sprints, javelin, and relays. He earned All-WIAC honors five times and was the team captain during his senior year. He was named to the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll three times and was named to the WIAC All-Sportsmanship Team. Ireland recently completed a six-week internship with Altis, a company composed of all professional track and field athletes, including world and national record holders, World Championship medalists and Olympic participants and medalists. He assisted primarily with the sprints/hurdles coaching staff under legendary track and field coaches Dan Pfaff, Stuart McMillan and Andreas Behm. As a weightlifter, Ireland is a three-time National Weightlifting Championships qualifier at 85 kilograms (2014, 2015, 2016) and a three-time American Open Weightlifting Championships qualifier at 85 kg. (2013, 2014, 2015). He is a three-time Wisconsin State Weightlifting champion at 85 kg. (2013, 2014, 2015). Ireland recently completed an internship with the University of Wisconsin's Strength and Conditioning Department during the summer of 2016. He also worked internships with the University of Iowa Football Strength and Conditioning Department in the summer of 2013 and the Marquette University Strength and Conditioning Department in the summer of 2009. Ireland graduated in 2009 with a bachelor's in Health and Human Performance with a minor in coaching. He is earned his masters in Health and Human Performance from UW-Whitewater in 2013. Ireland is a National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, USA Weightlifting National Coach, USATF Level II Certified Track and Field Coach in Sprints/Hurdles/Relays and Activation Sport Level II Certified. He is certified in CPR and AED from the American Red Cross. (updated September 1, 2016)

Soderman's mentorship, Robert Starnes captured his first national championship in the long jump at the 2016 NCAA Indoor Championships. Soderman brings a diverse coaching experience to the athletes in the javelin throw. High schools here in the Midwest dont throw javelin, so we are starting with a clean slate on every athlete," Soderman said. "We use every tool available to play catch up with East and West coast schools who throw javelin in high school. This allows us to stay competitive on a national level.   In 2013, Soderman coached Jacky Bigger, the first female javelin thrower from UW-Whitewater to qualify for the NCAA Outdoor Championships, where she set a school record. He has also mentored multiple place-winners during the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference meet on both the mens and womens sides, including multi-event athletes.   As a Warhawk, Soderman was the team's top javelin thrower for three straight years. He was a two-time second team all-conference honoree in the javelin, and was captain of the team during his junior and senior years. Soderman earned WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll accolades twice during his standout career. Following his collegiate throwing career, Soderman continues to compete in the javelin and has achieved success at the 2013 Drake Relays and at UCLA. He currently holds a personal best of 59.89 meters (196 feet, six inches).   Soderman graduated from UW-Whitewater in 2010 with a bachelor's in health, human performance and recreation and a minor in health promotion. In 2012, he earned his master's in exercise science from UW-Whitewater, writing his thesis on cardiovascular supplements and their effect on athletic performance. Soderman also has his National and State Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) license.   Soderman currently resides in Greenfield. He currently works for Paratech Ambulance Service on Milwaukees north side responding to 911 calls. He also works in private security for the 5280 Entertainment Group and is a veteran of the Wisconsin Army National Guard. UWW_XC_TF RJ Soderman enters his sixth year as an assistant coach for the UW-Whitewater men's and women's track and field teams in 2016-17. He specializes in the javelin throw, and enters his second year working with horizontal jumps. Under Soderman's mentorship, Robert Starnes captured his first national championship in the long jump at the 2016 NCAA Indoor Championships. Soderman brings a diverse coaching experience to the athletes in the javelin throw. High schools here in the Midwest dont throw javelin, so we are starting with a clean slate on every athlete," Soderman said. "We use every tool available to play catch up with East and West coast schools who throw javelin in high school. This allows us to stay competitive on a national level.   In 2013, Soderman coached Jacky Bigger, the first female javelin thrower from UW-Whitewater to qualify for the NCAA Outdoor Championships, where she set a school record. He has also mentored multiple place-winners during the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference meet on both the mens and womens sides, including multi-event athletes.   As a Warhawk, Soderman was the team's top javelin thrower for three straight years. He was a two-time second team all-conference honoree in the javelin, and was captain of the team during his junior and senior years. Soderman earned WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll accolades twice during his standout career. Following his collegiate throwing career, Soderman continues to compete in the javelin and has achieved success at the 2013 Drake Relays and at UCLA. He currently holds a personal best of 59.89 meters (196 feet, six inches).   Soderman graduated from UW-Whitewater in 2010 with a bachelor's in health, human performance and recreation and a minor in health promotion. In 2012, he earned his master's in exercise science from UW-Whitewater, writing his thesis on cardiovascular supplements and their effect on athletic performance. Soderman also has his National and State Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) license.   Soderman currently resides in Greenfield. He currently works for Paratech Ambulance Service on Milwaukees north side responding to 911 calls. He also works in private security for the 5280 Entertainment Group and is a veteran of the Wisconsin Army National Guard.

Miller is the head coach for both the mens and womens cross country teams as well as an assistant coach for the mens track team.  Miller took over the mens cross country team in 1982 and is the longest tenured cross country coach that UW-Whitewater has ever had. Since 1982, Miller has led the mens team to one runner-up finish and five third-place finishes in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. On the mens side, he has coached 12 All-Americans. He has guided runners to first team All-WIAC honors 23 times and other all-conference accolades 19 times (including 15 second team and four honorable mention). Miller has also coached two Max Sparger Scholar Athletes. He has also had an abundance of individuals qualify for nationals and has taken the team to the NCAA Division III championship six times, including a fifth-place showing in 1999. Miller has also had one individual WIAC champion (2004). He has been named WIAC Men's Coach of the Year twice during his illustrious career. Miller has coached the womens cross country team since its inception in 1984. Since then he has led the team to one runner-up finish and five fourth-place finishes in the WIAC. Miller has also had three All-American runners. He has guided runners to 12 first team all-conference honors and 24 second team or honorable mention All-WIAC accolades 24 times (including 23 second team and one honorable mention). The womens side of the WIAC offers the Judy Kruckman Scholar Athlete award, which five UW-Whitewater runners have earned. Miller has led several individuals to qualify for nationals, and the team has gone four times, with its highest finish at fourth in 1991. Miller was also named WIAC Women's Coach of the Year in 1990. Before his coaching career began, Miller enjoyed a successful running career. His accomplishments include: In 1988, Miller took 72nd place in the Boston Marathon (19th among American finishers). He was also inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at Racine Case High School, his alma mater, in 2016. Miller is currently involved in: Miller graduated with a bachelor's from UW-La Crosse and earned a master's from UW-Whitewater in 1982.