Washington hires Sadie Van Arkel as distance assistant coach...
SEATTLE-- The University of Washington announced Wednesday that Sadie Van Arkel (photo courtesy Northern Arizona University Athletics) , who was at Northern Arizona University the last two seasons, has been hired as an assistant women's distance coach. In a release distributed by the school, Washington director of track & field Maurica Powell said, "We're thrilled to welcome Sadie Van Arkel to the University of Washington." "Her ability to mentor, prepare, and connect with student-athletes will make an extraordinary difference to our track & field and cross country programs. We're grateful for the opportunity to provide the men and women on our team with a valuable resource who has immeasurable experience and talent." The former Sadie Baker spent the last two season as an assistant distance coach for both the men's and women's teams at NAU. She was also the head of women's distance recruiting. Her coaching career began at Adams State...
