Nicole Hartford begins her first year with the Indiana University Northwest cross country program.
Hartford, who is no stranger to IUN, served as head coach for two seasons from 2017 until 2019. Under her tutelage, former RedHawk Angela Klukken earned a first team all-conference accolade and qualified for the NAIA National Championship meet.
Prior to her arrival at IUN, Hartford was the head women’s cross country coach at Purdue Northwest and an assistant at Purdue North Central. With the Pride, she guided Kylie Werner to a CCAC Freshman of the Year honor.
For the last six seasons, Hartford was the Chesterton High School assistant girls cross country coach and helped the team to a third place finish at the Indiana State Championship meet in 2021.
