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John Wiggins (XC and Outdoor T&F Distance Coach)
Profile:
Hometown: Roanoke, VA
High School: Cave Spring High School Class of 2013
College: Roanoke College, VA Class of 2017
Major: Environmental Studies 

Cave Spring High School (2010-2013):
Senior Captain for XC, Indoor, and Outdoor Track
Lettered in 6 seasons of Track and Cross Country
All-River Ridge District - 2012 Indoor T&F Championships (3200m)
Region IV Champions - 2012 Indoor T&F Championships (4x800m)
All-River Ridge District at 2012 XC Championships (5000m)
All-River Ridge District at 2013 Indoor T&F Championships (3200m)

High School Personal Records
800m dash 2:03, 1600m run 4:37, 3200m run 10:08, 5k 17:02 

Roanoke College (2013-2017):
Senior Captain for XC, Indoor, and Outdoor Track
All-ODAC (2nd) Distance Medley Relay, Indoor Track, 2015
All-ODAC (4th) Distance Medley Relay, Indoor Track, 2016
All-ODAC (5th) 10,000m, Outdoor Track, 2016
All-ODAC (2nd) Distance Medley Relay, Indoor Track, 2017

College Personal Records:
1600m 4:33 3k 9:14, 5k 16:02 (Track), 8k 27:06 and 10k 32:58

Open/Road Race Personal Records:

5k 15:53 (Track) 5k 16:20 (XC Course), 10 mile 57:34 (split), and Half Marathon 1:14:51.20

Coaching Background:
(2017-Present): Assistant Coach Cave Spring Cross Country
Coached 4th place Boys’ Team at 2017 3A XC State Championship
Coached 2 All-State runners at 2017 3A XC State Championship

(2017-2025): Head Coach Cave Spring Indoor Track & Field
Coached 2nd place Boys’ Team at 2018 3A Indoor Region D Championships
Coached 2nd place Boys’ Team at 2018 3A Indoor State Championship

(2018-2019): Assistant Coach Cave Spring Women’s Outdoor Track & Field

(2019-Present): Head Coach Cave Spring Men’s Outdoor Track & Field

​Certifications:
Level 1 USATF Certified for Coaching
VHSL Coaching Certified
Commercial Driver's License - Class B
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