08/19/2025
We’re thrilled to announce that Coach Matt Dow has been elevated to Director of Operations at Snyder Track & Field.
Matt has been with us for the past year and jumped in from the very start, coaching classes, Speed School, club teams, “Train for a 5k,” open hours, in-school programs and more. We knew he was dedicated when, after just a couple months with us, he showed up to “Track or Treat” in a full Chewbacca costume ready to roll.
Matt really took one for the team at Junior Olympics Nationals, navigating a completely disorganized meet and still making sure our kids were taken care of every step of the way. He’s the type of coach who steps in wherever he’s needed, easing the stress and making things run smoothly. We joke that we can’t go anywhere with Matt without hearing, “Hey, you’re Mr. Dow!” It’s definitely a reminder of the countless athletes and students he’s impacted through his years of teaching and coaching.
In his new role, Matt will take on a wide range of responsibilities. He’ll continue to coach across nearly every area of our programming, and he and Dominic will manage and mentor other coaches, making sure our athletes get the best possible experience.
Beyond coaching, Matt will take the lead on program development and expansion. Long-term, he’ll help us launch more opportunities including a new membership model for kids, teens, and adults. Matt will also keep our facility running smoothly, managing open hours, coordinating rentals, and will also organize team travel.
Matt brings with him a wealth of experience as a retired science teacher, longtime track & XC coach at St. Joe’s, and even as a record-setting runner himself (his University of Detroit 1000m record still stands today). He’s also a certified strength and conditioning coach and a self-proclaimed “track junkie,” whose favorite event is the 4x400. His passion for the sport is contagious, and we’re thrilled to have him helping lead Snyder Track & Field into its next chapter.
