COSTA MESA -- The Vanguard Cross Country and Track & Field programs are excited to welcome Josh Cagwin as the new Associate Head Coach.  Cagwin will assist both disciplines on and off the course, though his focus during the track season will mostly be with the sprinters and multi-distance hybrid runners.
 
"I'm excited to welcome Coach Josh to our program," said Head Coach Bryan Wilkins.  "God helped orchestrate this decision, and I'm certain Josh will be a valuable addition to our program and our Christ-centered team culture. He is a great leader, has a wealth of knowledge and experience as a Head Coach, and a strong background in the area of "Sprints." He will also provide great support with recruiting and administration."
 
Cagwin has been involved in coaching for nearly 20 years and has worked with programs at the high school, college, and club levels.  Most recently, Cagwin took the track & field program at Liberty High School in Winchester, California, to new heights.  He took a roster of 20 athletes and increased turnout into 75 cross country runners and over 300 track & field participants, developing that talent into 13 league championships with eight on the girls' side and five on the boys' side.  He guided over 30 individual league champions and CIF Qualifiers, which translated into multiple CIF finalists and Masters competitors.  Cagwin registered one top-10 State Finalist in the 800m and eight Nike Outdoor Nationals Qualifiers during his time at Liberty.
 
While he is tasked with training the sprinters, his knowledge in hurdles, mid-distance events, and long-distance disciplines, combined with expertise in strength integration, will enhance the entire team.  He is a USATF Registered Coach and holds certifications in running technique, strength and conditioning, weightlifting performance, speed and agility, and is a personal trainer. 
 
In addition, Cagwin is the founder of Speed and Endurance Collective, LLC, a private coaching business and track club serving athletes of all levels, from beginners to national-level competitors, across sprints, hurdles, and endurance events.  He combines his leadership, product design, and psychology background to guide his coaching philosophy. With 17 years of experience leading teams in the product design and technology sector and 10 years in psychology, he emphasizes athlete development, builds strong team culture, and motivates athletes to reach their full potential academically, athletically, and personally.