Boys Varsity & JV Track & Field

Doug MacLeod joins Loomis after working at Pomfret School for 9 years.  Pomfret did not have a track and field program from 1975 until 2016, when Doug and a colleague created a co-ed team that instantly attracted athletes at all levels.  In the 8 years of track and field at Pomfret, the teams had multiple winning seasons, while sending runners to compete at the college level. Before Pomfret, Doug was the head coach for track and field at Flint Hill School (VA) and Tampa Preparatory School (FL). He has also coached varsity basketball as an assistant coach for both boys and girls at multiple schools. He brings over 18 years of coaching experience to Loomis Chaffee. Doug was a tri-varsity athlete at Deerfield Academy, captaining the track and field team in his senior year.  

Doug’s coaching philosophy focuses on team culture, which allows all athletes to find success according to their own definition – which can range from trying to compete at the college level to training for another sport to just getting to become a better athlete. He emphasizes team culture, knowing that competing is easier and more enjoyable when you have teammates that support you and cheer for you. Additionally, communication between athletes and coaches is of utmost importance, particularly on a multi-dimensional team like track and field. The goal for the track and field season is for student-athletes to peak at the NEPSTA Championship meet and individual success will lead to overall team success.