Bio

Jim Jellison: Head Coach (44th Season; 15 MASCAC Team Titles)

Jim Jellison is in his 44th season as head coach of the Fitchburg State men's and women's cross country teams. He has led the Falcons to 15 Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) team titles, including a MASCAC Championship during the 2008 season.   

Through his hard work over the past two seasons, Jellison has showcased Fitchburg State as a top competitor in the MASCAC Conference. The 2008 MASCAC Coach of the Year led the Falcons to a Men's Cross Country title during the 2008 season while guiding Fitchburg State to a second place showing a year ago.

Over the course of his 2007-08 season, Jellison and the Falcons saw three runners qualify for the NCAA Division III Regional Championships hosted by Connecticut College. At the Championships, the men's team garnered a 23rd place finish out of a field of 59, while the women's squad finished 44th overall.

In addition to his cross country duties, Jellison also serves as men's and women's track coach at Fitchburg State. He has been coaching both cross-country and women's track since 1979 while taking over the men's track position in 1994. Jellison was a major catalyst in the rebuilding of the men's program, which only started with five athletes. Today, Jellision's cross country teams average over 22 runners, while the track teams boast a strong 40+ athletes.

Throughout his tenure, Jellison has also coached 48 NCAA All-Americans, including seven National Champions. He has led the Falcons to several post-season honors, including appearances at the Division III New England's, All-New England's, and ECAC Championships. 

Jellison, a retired physical education teacher, resides in Fitchburg, Mass., with his wife Alice and their three sons, Robbie, Chris, and Shane.