Track & Field
Courtney, Michael
Michael Courtney
- Title:
- Sprints/Hurdles/Relays
- Email:
- courtneym@sfasu.edu
- Phone:
- 468-4599
Michael Courtney recently finished his sixth season with the Stephen F. Austin program, where he guides the sprinters and relays teams.
Courtney's time with the SFA sprints and relays groups has been one of consistent success. Courtney has coached eight individual champions in the sprints and hurdles as well as five champion relays, helping SFA to a total of six team championships. Under Courtney's tutelage, SFA athletes have broken 10 previous program records in sprint or relay events.
An All-American sprinter at Sam Houston State, Courtney was a 10-time Southland Conference champion, including a three-time champion in the 400 meters. He was also a member of five SLC championship relay teams and holds multiple school records at SHSU, making numerous NCAA championship appearances.
After earning his degree in 2010, Courtney claimed the 2011 USA 400 meter indoor championship as he began his professional running career. A USATF member, Courtney began his coaching career as a volunteer assistant at Texas State in 2013, working with the Bobcat sprinters, jumpers and middle distance athletes.
The Courtney File
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
High School: Franklin HS
Colleges: Sam Houston State (2010)
Playing Experience: Sam Houston State State (Sprinter)
Coaching Experience
2014-Present: SFA | Assistant Coach (sprints and relays)
2013: Texas State | Volunteer Assistant Coach
SLC Champions: 8
SLC Champion Relays: 5
Southland All-Conference Selections: 46
Courtney's time with the SFA sprints and relays groups has been one of consistent success. Courtney has coached eight individual champions in the sprints and hurdles as well as five champion relays, helping SFA to a total of six team championships. Under Courtney's tutelage, SFA athletes have broken 10 previous program records in sprint or relay events.
An All-American sprinter at Sam Houston State, Courtney was a 10-time Southland Conference champion, including a three-time champion in the 400 meters. He was also a member of five SLC championship relay teams and holds multiple school records at SHSU, making numerous NCAA championship appearances.
After earning his degree in 2010, Courtney claimed the 2011 USA 400 meter indoor championship as he began his professional running career. A USATF member, Courtney began his coaching career as a volunteer assistant at Texas State in 2013, working with the Bobcat sprinters, jumpers and middle distance athletes.
The Courtney File
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
High School: Franklin HS
Colleges: Sam Houston State (2010)
Playing Experience: Sam Houston State State (Sprinter)
Coaching Experience
2014-Present: SFA | Assistant Coach (sprints and relays)
2013: Texas State | Volunteer Assistant Coach
SLC Champions: 8
SLC Champion Relays: 5
Southland All-Conference Selections: 46
Accomplishments
• All-American Sprinter at Sam Houston State
• Five-time SLC Champion as an athlete
• Claimed 2011 USATF 400m Indoor Championship as a professional
• SLC Team Track and Field Champions - 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020
• Has coached 5 NCAA National Qualifiers
• 1 NCAA Outdoor Track Qualifier
- 106 ALL-SLC Selections
- 21 SLC Individual Champions
- 2 SLC Outstanding Track Performer
- 2 SLC Newcomer of the Year
- Nine SLC Team Titles
- 45 New School Records in 8 years
Southland Conference Championships
Indoor Track - 4
Men: 2015
Women: 2015, 2019, 2020
Outdoor Track - 5
Men: 2015, 2016
Women: 2015, 2017, 2019
Total: 9 team titles
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