Colorado State University Athletics
Mooney Elevated to Assistant Coach for Rams
8/18/2026 1:08:00 PM | Track & Field, Cross Country
Former CSU competitor will aid cross country and track and field programs
FORT COLLINS  – Colorado State cross country coach Kelly Voelz announced the elevation of Michael Mooney to assistant cross country and track coach on Tuesday. Mooney, a CSU graduate, will continue in his role as the director of operations for both programs.
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Mooney is no stranger to the Rams, having spent seven seasons on roster during his career, one which saw him earn all-conference honors four times, his name listed in the top 20 of multiple events upon graduation. While earning academic all-conference honors, he earned his Bachelor's degree in communications with a minor in sports management, then earned his Master's in sports management.
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Last season, Mooney was a volunteer assistant coach for the Rams.
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"We are thrilled to have Michael Mooney join our staff as a full-time coach and director of operations," Voelz said. "He has been a part of our program for eight years now as an athlete and then as a volunteer coach, and he has always put the team before himself. His work ethic, competitiveness and deep understanding of the sport make him a great mentor for our student-athletes."
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As Colorado State's first competition as a member of the Pac-12 comes Sept. 4 when the squad travels to the Wyoming Invitational. Both the men's and women's rosters return five members of their Mountain Regional team, including the top finisher for both – Chris Henry and Tatum Berg.
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Mooney is no stranger to the Rams, having spent seven seasons on roster during his career, one which saw him earn all-conference honors four times, his name listed in the top 20 of multiple events upon graduation. While earning academic all-conference honors, he earned his Bachelor's degree in communications with a minor in sports management, then earned his Master's in sports management.
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Last season, Mooney was a volunteer assistant coach for the Rams.
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"We are thrilled to have Michael Mooney join our staff as a full-time coach and director of operations," Voelz said. "He has been a part of our program for eight years now as an athlete and then as a volunteer coach, and he has always put the team before himself. His work ethic, competitiveness and deep understanding of the sport make him a great mentor for our student-athletes."
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As Colorado State's first competition as a member of the Pac-12 comes Sept. 4 when the squad travels to the Wyoming Invitational. Both the men's and women's rosters return five members of their Mountain Regional team, including the top finisher for both – Chris Henry and Tatum Berg.
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