Nathan Larson has been appointed as an assistant coach for the Western Michigan University cross country and track and field teams. Head coach Kevin Cataldo expressed enthusiasm about Larson joining the staff, citing his valuable experience as a student-athlete and his coaching background at Michigan State. Larson, who had a successful six-year tenure there, achieved personal bests in both cross country and track events and has been recognized academically as well. With a strong foundation, Larson aims to contribute to the program's recent successes, including five MAC championships.

By the Numbers
  • Larson posted personal records of 24:46.5 in the 8K and 31:26.2 in the 10K.
  • During his time at Michigan State, the team consistently placed fifth or better at the Big Ten XC Championships.
State of Play
  • WMU recently completed a historic 2025-26 season with four MAC Champions in track events.
  • The program boasts six All-MAC honorees and eight school records achieved last season.
What's Next

Larson plans to leverage his experience to help the WMU program build on its recent successes and enhance its competitive performance in upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

Nathan Larson's appointment represents a strategic move for WMU's cross country and track and field programs, reinforcing their commitment to maintaining high performance standards and academic excellence.