Berea College

Michael Thomas serves as the Head Coach for Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field at Berea College.

An alumnus of Berea College, Thomas has been an integral part of the Mountaineers' track and field program since joining the coaching staff in 2014. Prior to being named head coach in July 2021, he served as an assistant coach specializing in sprinters and was named interim head coach during the 2020–2021 season. During his coaching tenure, Thomas has helped guide athletes to breaking 18 indoor and four outdoor school records.

Thomas has completed extensive professional development coursework through ALTIS, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), and USATF Levels 1 and 2. His technical expertise covers sports psychology, speed, power, short sprints, hurdles, relays, endurance, and jumps.