University of New Hampshire Athletics
Anna Magle-Haberek with Kevin McGrath after his school-record and championship-winning high jump at the 2022 America East Indoor T&F Championship
Photo by: © Brian Foley for UNH Athletics
Magle-Haberek Named Interim Director of Cross Country, Track & Field
2/28/2023 7:00:00 PM | General, Men's Track & Field, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track & Field, Men's Cross Country
Hoppler to focus attention on coaching responsibilities
DURHAM, N.H. – University of New Hampshire Director of Athletics Allison Rich named Anna Magle-Haberek the interim Director of the UNH Cross Country and Track & Field programs, which will enable Robert Hoppler to dedicate his focus to coaching.
"Anna is a rising star in the profession who has demonstrated a strong capacity to oversee the day-to-day operational responsibilities of our men's and women's cross country and track & field programs in addition to her excellent coaching," Rich said. "We look forward to having her take on this role that puts our student-athletes in the best possible position to succeed."
"I am proud of how Anna has grown in her career and know that she will do a great job in helping improve UNH Cross Country and Track & Field," Hoppler said. "I am energized to continue coaching our student-athletes to reach their maximum capabilities."
Magle-Haberek is in her second season with the Wildcats, primarily working with the teams' jumpers and multi-event competitors. She has coached multiple student-athletes to school records including the men's indoor and outdoor high jump, women's indoor and outdoor long jump, as well as several conference champions.
"I am excited to take on the added responsibilities of directing our programs on an interim basis and thank Allison Rich for entrusting me with this opportunity," Magle-Haberek said.
Magle-Haberek ran track and field for the University of Colorado, where she earned degrees in Kinesiology and Psychology after concluding her career with a Big 12 Championship in the high jump. Magle-Haberek received her Master's degree in Kinesiology: Sport Studies from UNH in 2010 and began her Wildcat coaching career as a graduate assistant. She also received the UNH College of Health and Human Services Basil J.F. Mott Award for outstanding graduate research in 2010.
During his UNH tenure, Hoppler has guided the Wildcat women's XC team to seven America East championships, which includes six in seven years (2003; 2013-17; 2019). In 24 years as an AE women's cross country head coach, his teams have 23 Top-4 finishes.
Hoppler has played a significant part in 27 conference championships across the cross country and track & field teams. He was named the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Division I Women's Assistant Coach of the Year in 2015 (outdoor) and 2016 (indoor) and is a seven-time winner of the America East Coach/Staff of the Year award.
Hoppler has mentored 13 individual national champions and four student-athletes to a combined 16 NCAA All-American honors: Elle Purrier St. Pierre (11x); Rosie Donegan (3x); Anne Twombly (2015) and Cathy Parker (2007).
About UNH Athletics
UNH Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding student-athlete experience while serving as a source of pride for the University community, the State of New Hampshire, and UNH alumni across the country and the globe. The UNH Athletics core values of integrity, inclusion, respect, civic engagement, leadership, and academic achievement guide a culture committed to the pursuit of excellence.
UNH Athletics is committed to supporting every team and student-athlete as they strive for conference and national championships, excel in the classroom, and provide leadership on campus, in the community, and as global citizens.
"Anna is a rising star in the profession who has demonstrated a strong capacity to oversee the day-to-day operational responsibilities of our men's and women's cross country and track & field programs in addition to her excellent coaching," Rich said. "We look forward to having her take on this role that puts our student-athletes in the best possible position to succeed."
"I am proud of how Anna has grown in her career and know that she will do a great job in helping improve UNH Cross Country and Track & Field," Hoppler said. "I am energized to continue coaching our student-athletes to reach their maximum capabilities."
Magle-Haberek is in her second season with the Wildcats, primarily working with the teams' jumpers and multi-event competitors. She has coached multiple student-athletes to school records including the men's indoor and outdoor high jump, women's indoor and outdoor long jump, as well as several conference champions.
"I am excited to take on the added responsibilities of directing our programs on an interim basis and thank Allison Rich for entrusting me with this opportunity," Magle-Haberek said.
Magle-Haberek ran track and field for the University of Colorado, where she earned degrees in Kinesiology and Psychology after concluding her career with a Big 12 Championship in the high jump. Magle-Haberek received her Master's degree in Kinesiology: Sport Studies from UNH in 2010 and began her Wildcat coaching career as a graduate assistant. She also received the UNH College of Health and Human Services Basil J.F. Mott Award for outstanding graduate research in 2010.
During his UNH tenure, Hoppler has guided the Wildcat women's XC team to seven America East championships, which includes six in seven years (2003; 2013-17; 2019). In 24 years as an AE women's cross country head coach, his teams have 23 Top-4 finishes.
Hoppler has played a significant part in 27 conference championships across the cross country and track & field teams. He was named the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Division I Women's Assistant Coach of the Year in 2015 (outdoor) and 2016 (indoor) and is a seven-time winner of the America East Coach/Staff of the Year award.
Hoppler has mentored 13 individual national champions and four student-athletes to a combined 16 NCAA All-American honors: Elle Purrier St. Pierre (11x); Rosie Donegan (3x); Anne Twombly (2015) and Cathy Parker (2007).
About UNH Athletics
UNH Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding student-athlete experience while serving as a source of pride for the University community, the State of New Hampshire, and UNH alumni across the country and the globe. The UNH Athletics core values of integrity, inclusion, respect, civic engagement, leadership, and academic achievement guide a culture committed to the pursuit of excellence.
UNH Athletics is committed to supporting every team and student-athlete as they strive for conference and national championships, excel in the classroom, and provide leadership on campus, in the community, and as global citizens.
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