Queens University of Charlotte Athletics

Jeffrey Gaudette begins his second year as assistant coach to the mens’ and women’s cross country and track teams. Gaudette’s responsibilities include writing workouts for the women’s cross country team, recruiting and injury management.

“Jeff is a great addition to our staff and will be instrumental in moving our cross country and track programs toward the national level,” said Simmons. “He is intelligent and professional and has experienced success himself as an NCAA All-American and on the U.S. national level."

Gaudette, a native of Biddeford, Maine, joined the Queens family from Brown University where he graduated in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in ancient studies and was a member of both the cross country and track and field teams where he captured the 2003 10,000m Ivy League title and also led Brown to the first heptagonal championship in more than 63 years. In addition, Gaudette was five-time All-Ivy League in track and cross country, a two-time NCAA All-American in cross country and still holds the 5,000m school record.

Gaudette has garnered much success as a professional runner as well. In 2005 he finished 12th at the U.S. 10k Road Championships. During 2006 Gaudette ran internationally at the Lotto Cup in Hanuit, Belgium for a 32nd place finish. Back in the United States he was the third American at the Utica Boilermaker 15k, finishing 16th place overall. More recently, he was the second American at the Crim 10-miler and a two-time USA Track and Field National Championship 10,000-meter qualifier.
Gaudette’s best marks include 28:47 for 10k, 13:59 for 5k, 3:46 for 1500-meters and 2:22:02 for the marathon.

"I am excited about the opportunity to help take our cross country and track teams, as well as the Queens athletic program, to a whole new level,” said Gaudette. “I believe this program has the ability to become a national powerhouse and I am thrilled to be a part of the building process. I look forward to working with amazing students and seeing incredible results."