Angela Martin, Indiana State's Cross Country and Track and Field Program Director, was honored as the 2026 USTFCCCA Great Lakes Region Women's Outdoor Track and Field Coach of the Year. In her 16th season, Martin also received accolades earlier this year as the 2026 USTFCCCA Great Lakes Region Women's Indoor Track and Field Coach of the Year. Under her leadership, the Sycamores secured their third consecutive conference title and set a program record with 183.5 points at the women's outdoor championship. Notably, Rachel Mehringer achieved First Team All-American status, marking the program's first since 2019, and several athletes qualified for national championships.

By the Numbers
  • 183.5 points scored by Indiana State at the women鈥檚 outdoor championship.
  • Seven entries qualified for the NCAA East First Round.
  • Rachel Mehringer recorded nine times under 13 seconds in the 100m hurdles.
  • 21 program top-10 marks set during the 2026 outdoor season.
State of Play
  • Martin has been recognized as Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year eight times in her career.
  • The Sycamores finished No. 62 nationally in women鈥檚 outdoor track, their highest rank since 2018-19.
  • The team had five event groups ranked in the top 25 nationally.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the Sycamores aim to build on this success by further developing their athletes, focusing on continued national recognition, and enhancing their performance in future championships.

Bottom Line

Angela Martin's recognition underscores her impactful coaching, leading Indiana State to unprecedented success and establishing a competitive program that consistently breaks records and earns accolades, highlighting the potential for continued growth and excellence in collegiate athletics.