Jerry Schumacher

Schumacher began his coaching career as an assistant coach at the University of North Carolina in 1997.^[2][3] The following year, at age 28, he accepted a job offer from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.^[4] Under his direction, the program won two NCAA titles. In June 2008, Schumacher moved to the Nike Oregon Project.^[5] In 2014, Schumacher became the head coach of the Bowerman Track Club, a Nike-sponsored group based in Eugene, Oregon. He coached numerous Olympians while at Bowerman, including Mohammed Ahmed, Grant Fisher, Evan Jager, and Elise Cranny. In July 2022, the University of Oregon appointed Schumacher as the head coach for its cross country and track teams.^[6][7] He retained his position as the coach of the Bowerman Track Club, coaching both collegiate and professional athletes simultaneously. According to the Oregonian, Schumacher's seven-year contract with the University of Oregon amounted to $3.4 million.^[8]

Schumacher competed collegiately for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he specialized in the 1500 metres.^[4] He set a personal best of 3:39.46 in the event in 1993.^[1] Schumacher is the father of 4 children.^[3]