Track Coaches

Coach McHugh graduated from LaVernia High School in 1997 where she participated in cross country, track, and cheerleading. She attended the University of Texas at San Antonio where she earned a B. A. in English and later earned a M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction. Coach McHugh is USA Track and Field Certified and is a Professional Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. Five of her track athletes since 2014 have been awarded the NSCA All-American Award.

Coach McHugh began her career in education at Theodore Roosevelt High School in 2002—teaching English and coaching girls track. Coach McHugh enjoyed eight years at Roosevelt. In 2009 and 2010, her teams won the 25-6A Girls Track District Titles and were Regional Runners-Up. She coached 24 athletes to the 6A State Track Championship with four state medalists and one team placing eighth.

In 2010, Coach McHugh made the move to Reagan High School where she has coached cross country and girls track and has taught English and physical education classes. At Reagan she has coached 37 athletes to the 6A State Track and Cross Country Championships, with three athletes earning state medals. Coach McHugh’s cross country teams have won nine 26-6A District Titles in a row, and her girls track team has won four consecutive District Championships from 2016 to 2019. In 2019 Coach McHugh’s girls celebrated an undefeated regular season in addition to back-to-back District, Area, and Regional Championships. Before the spring season was cut short in 2020, the Reagan girls were again leading Region IV in Track and Field.
<p style="text-align: left">Coach McHugh has a genuine passion for her career, but undoubtedly, what defines her most is her family and faith. She has been married to her best friend, Troy, for 21 years and adores her ten-year-old daughter, Gabriella. Gabby is a developing pole vaulter and long jumper who loves running with the track girls, traveling, and spending time with her cousins. Coach McHugh’s favorite moments include family road trips, days on the lake, and workouts with G. To have a family who shares her passion for building athletes and teaching young people about life through sports, is one of Coach McHugh's greatest blessings. She is beyond grateful to be a member of the Reagan Nation and to serve the Rattler community.</p>