Queen Creek Unified track coach wins national award
Posted 1/31/24
Shaun Hardt, head coach of Queen Creek High School's girls track and field program, has been named the National Federation of State High School Association's Girls Track & Field National Coach of …
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Queen Creek Unified track coach wins national award
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The head coach of Queen Creek High School's girls track and field program, Shaun Hardt, kneeling front row right, has been named the National Federation of State High School Association's Girls Track & Field National Coach of the Year for the 2022–2023 season..
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Shaun Hardt, head coach of Queen Creek High School's girls track and field program, has been named the National Federation of State High School Association's Girls Track & Field National Coach of the Year for the 2022–2023 season.
In his 21-year tenure at the helm of Queen Creek High's track andf field program, Hardt has coached more 240 meets, achieving top-three placements 95% of the time, according to a press release.
Leading both girls and boys teams, Hardt led his teams to 120 invitational victories and numerous state championships, including three for the girls' team.
Hardt's has also coached basketball, football and baseball at the school.
"Athletics is not just about competition and winning but a journey that shapes one’s character, fostering qualities that extend well beyond the playing field, and empowering individuals to become better versions of themselves," Hardt stated in the release.
The NFHS, recognizing coaches since 1982, selected Hardt following an lengthy evaluation process. He is now the association's 12th national coach of the year from Arizona since the 2016–2017 school year.
