University of New Hampshire Athletics
UNH Track and Field Program Announces Annual Jim Boulanger Invitational Meet
3/18/2024 1:38:00 PM | Men's Track & Field, Track and Field, Women's Track & Field
DURHAM, N.H. - The University of New Hampshire Track and Field team proudly announces the renaming of its opening outdoor home meet as the "Jim Boulanger Invitational," paying tribute to the esteemed legacy of Coach Jim "Coach B" Boulanger.
Alison Poulin (UNH track & field alum '93), expressing her gratitude, remarked, "He was very humble, yet proud, and instilled a very strong work ethic in me that has served me well over my life."
Coach Boulanger, a 1975 graduate of UNH, served as the men's and women's track and field/cross country head coach for an impressive 37 seasons. Ascending to the position of head coach in 1982 after three years as an assistant, Boulanger left an indelible mark on UNH athletics.
Throughout his storied career, Coach Boulanger nurtured numerous New England champions, IC4A honorees, and NCAA regional qualifiers, boasting three All-Americans under his tutelage. His coaching prowess earned him the title of America East "Coach of the Year" for outdoor track in the 1990 and 1996-1999 seasons, and for indoor track in 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, and 2005. Additionally, he led the cross country squad to eight league championships from 1998-2008, garnering "Coach of the Year" honors seven times during that span. Coach Boulanger continued his success, clinching outdoor "Coach of the Year" accolades in 2006 and during the back-to-back seasons of 2008 and 2009.
The inaugural Jim Boulanger Invitational meet is scheduled for April 6, 2024, where the Wildcats will go head-to-head against the University of Maine Black Bears.
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Alison Poulin (UNH track & field alum '93), expressing her gratitude, remarked, "He was very humble, yet proud, and instilled a very strong work ethic in me that has served me well over my life."
Coach Boulanger, a 1975 graduate of UNH, served as the men's and women's track and field/cross country head coach for an impressive 37 seasons. Ascending to the position of head coach in 1982 after three years as an assistant, Boulanger left an indelible mark on UNH athletics.
Throughout his storied career, Coach Boulanger nurtured numerous New England champions, IC4A honorees, and NCAA regional qualifiers, boasting three All-Americans under his tutelage. His coaching prowess earned him the title of America East "Coach of the Year" for outdoor track in the 1990 and 1996-1999 seasons, and for indoor track in 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, and 2005. Additionally, he led the cross country squad to eight league championships from 1998-2008, garnering "Coach of the Year" honors seven times during that span. Coach Boulanger continued his success, clinching outdoor "Coach of the Year" accolades in 2006 and during the back-to-back seasons of 2008 and 2009.
The inaugural Jim Boulanger Invitational meet is scheduled for April 6, 2024, where the Wildcats will go head-to-head against the University of Maine Black Bears.
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