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Lara-Jane Que

Lara-Jane Que

  • Title
    Head Coach of Track & Field (Hurdles & Sprints)
  • Email
    lque@bowdoin.edu
  • Phone
    (207) 798-4185

At Bowdoin

  • Coaches sprints and hurdles
  • Guided multiple All-NESCAC and All-American athletes
  • 24 All-American athletes since 2017, including eight in 2025, and three NESCAC Champions. 
  • Coached 2018 Women’s DMR NCAA DIII Champions
Awards & Honors
  • 2019 NESCAC Coaching Staff of the Year
  • Member of Coaches Advisory Committee, BCAD DEI Commitee Member, Coach Liaison for Bowdoin Athlete of Color Coalition. 
  • Past President of New England Cross Country/Track & Field Division III Coaches Association (2023-25). 
Coaching Resume
  • 2021-present: Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Track & Field at Bowdoin College
  • 2019-2021: Head Coach of Women’s Track & Field at Bowdoin College
  • 2017-2019: Assistant Coach of Men’s and Women’s Track & Field at Bowdoin College
  • 2015-2017: Graduate Assistant Coach of Track & Field at Smith College
  • 2011-13: Volunteer Assistant Coach of Track & Field at the University of Rhode Island 
Education & Certifications
  • Graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2011 with a dual degree in psychology and studio art. 
  • Earned a Masters of Science in Exercise and Sports Studies at Smith College in 2017
  • USA Track & Field Level I Certified Coach
  • USTFCCCA Strength & Conditioning certification
  • USTFCCCA Level 2 Jumps Specialist certification
Athletic Career
  • Competed in hurdles, sprints, and relays at URI
  • Team-captain her senior year
  • First Team All-Conference and First-Team All-New England in 60 and 100-meter hurdles
  • Atlantic 10 Conference Champion in 60 and 100-meter hurdles
  • 2009-2011 Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll