KENOSHA, Wis. – Parkside Athletics and Director of Athletics Adam Schemm are proud to announce that Director of Cross Country and Track & Field Nick Maas has agreed to a multi-year contract extension to remain with the program. The University and Parkside Athletics have also committed to providing additional programmatic enhancements to the cross country and track & field programs, reflecting the commitment to the future growth and success of the program.

"I am thrilled to continue our journey forward with Coach Maas leading our track & field/cross country program," remarked Director of Athletics Adam Schemm '08. "Nick embodies an unwavering commitment to Parkside. His strategic vision and passionate leadership have transformed our track & field/cross country program, and I am confident he is the ideal coach to drive our team's continued growth and championship aspirations."

Maas has been critical in the growth in both roster numbers and success of the Parkside cross country and track & field programs since he came to Parkside in 2019. Under his guidance, Parkside's programs have rewritten record books, achieved historic milestones, and emerged as contenders in the GLIAC and on the national stage.

"I'm thrilled to be signing this extended multi-year contract to continue to build our program into the future and cement our family in the Kenosha area." remarked Maas. "The UW-Parkside administration, including Athletic Director Adam Schemm and Chancellor Lynn Akey have been unwavering in their support of our Cross Country and Track and Field programs. With their support and continued enhancements in staffing, facilities and resources, we look to continue to grow towards GLIAC and national level success. I look forward to continuing to lead our young men and women to the best of my ability, as well as aid our student athletes in their lifelong learning and growth as individuals in our team setting. The future is very bright at UW-Parkside and I'm fired up for our evolution! GO RANGERS!!!"

To learn more about the Parkside cross country and track & field programs visit ParksideRangers.com.