Highlights

• 19x GSAC Cross Country Championships (men and women) 
• 10 Individual NAIA National Champions
• 14 Top-10 Finishes at NAIA Cross Country Nationals

Over nearly two decades of tireless effort, Zach and Amie Schroeder built The Master’s University track and field and cross country programs into national powerhouses. 

With Zach as head coach and Amie as an invaluable assistant, TMU men’s cross country won an unprecedented 14 straight Golden State Athletic Conference championships, and the women’s team won five titles of their own. Ten Mustangs won NAIA national championships in cross country and track and field. 

Of note, the Schroeders coached 14 cross country teams to top-10 finishes at NAIA nationals, and two of their athletes – John Gilbertson and Davis Boggess – posted sub-14-minute times in the 5,000 meters. 

“Amie’s commitment to the program was incredible, and Zach was a great spiritual mentor for me,” Gilbertson said. “I learned and grew a lot. Having Zach as my coach was exactly what I needed for running, but also just for life.” 

It isn’t by accident that the Schroeders’ teams regularly produced alumni committed to honoring Christ in every area of their lives.

“They didn’t have to invest in our spiritual lives, but they did. I think they went above and beyond in that way,” said former Mustang Karis Crichton (Frankian). “They were great coaches in the running world, but they made such an impact spiritually, too.” 

In 2024, Zach and Amie stepped away from their legendary run at TMU in order to be closer to family after the birth of their daughter, Angelina. They now live in Greenville, South Carolina, and attend Heritage Bible Church. Zach is teaching math at Berea High School.