Michael McManus

• From 2021–2024, I served as the Head Track & Field Coach after beginning my coaching career there. In my first season, four athletes qualified for the SCHSL State Championships. The following year, 15 athletes advanced to the Lower State Championships. By my third season, team participation had grown to nearly 60 athletes, with approximately 20 qualifying for Lower State and one athlete breaking the school record before winning a South Carolina State Championship. As a Marlboro County alumnus and former state champion, I helped build a competitive culture while developing partnerships with professional timing companies and contributing to the construction of a new track facility that allowed the school to host home meets. Nearly 45 athletes advanced to Region, Lower State, and State Championship competition during my tenure.
• Achievements
• 1 State Champion
• 1 North- South All-Star
• 1 All-State award
• Facilitated scholarship opportunities for four athletes
• Set more than five new school records
• Earned over ten All-Region awards
• Qualified numerous athletes for state meets

• Mentored student-athletes in diverse techniques, enhancing skill development and promoting teamwork. Implement innovative training strategies to enhance player performance and game readiness.
• Drive athletic excellence through tailored coaching plans. Analyze game footage to identify areas for improvement, resulting in measurable progress in player techniques and team tactics.
• Provide individualized guidance to student-athletes, balancing academic and athletic commitments. Cultivate a positive team culture, promoting sportsmanship and personal growth.
• Evaluate player strengths and weaknesses to optimize position assignments. Develop data-driven strategies to enhance team performance and adapt to opponents’ tactics.
• Coordinated with staff to align training objectives and contributed to game planning sessions, providing insights on opponent tendencies that informed tactical adjustments.
• Documented coaching achievements during past season
• 4 All- Region student athletes (Wrs and DBs)
• 1 North- South All Star WR

• Coached at St. Andrews University, leading to a successful spring season. Recruited 8 WRs for fall joining, enhancing team's roster depth. Rebuilt program and transformed atmosphere before university closure announcement. So as of now I am looking for a new opportunity to do what I love.

In my first year as the Assistant Track & Field Coach at South Florence High School, I served as the Mid-Distance and Distance Coach and helped transform that event group into one of the program's strengths. After the program recorded no notable achievements in these events the previous season, my athletes earned a Boys 3200m Region Championship, Boys 4x800 Relay Runner-Up, Boys 4x400 Relay Runner-Up, Girls 3200m Region Runner-Up, Girls 4x800 Relay Third Place, and Girls 800m Third Place at the Region Championships. Those same groups advanced to the District Championships, with the Boys 4x400 Relay qualifying for the SCHSL State Championships. In addition to coaching the distance program, I assisted with the sprint, hurdle, and jumps groups, contributing to the development of a State Champion in the High Jump and a State Champion in the hurdles. As a former Head Track & Field Coach, I continually looked for opportunities to strengthen the overall program while respecting my role as an assistant and supporting teams collective success.