Will Giles Named Cross-Country Coach at Allegany College of Maryland

CUMBERLAND, Md.—July 2, 2024—As head coach, William "Will" Giles is bringing men and women cross-country teams back to Allegany College of Maryland (ACM).

Giles has deep experience coaching college and high school students. He was the Division III head coach of McDaniel College's tennis program for three years while a graduate student. He is currently the head coach of Bishop Walsh School's boys tennis team and the boys and girls bowling teams. Giles was a stellar tennis player at McDaniel College and Bishop Walsh where he also competed in soccer, basketball, baseball and bowling. He's taught tennis to individuals and groups since 2014.   

After spending the previous three years in collegiate athletics as Division III Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD, Giles headed home to Cumberland, MD to be closer to family and friends. Giles is active in the area's sports community, also coaching boy's and girl's bowling and boy's tennis at Bishop Walsh High School, his alma mater.

During his time at McDaniel, Giles played four years of varsity tennis, competing at #1 singles and doubles for three years. He earned his Bachelors in Communications and Masters in Human Resources Management while playing and coaching for the McDaniel Green Terror. Giles continues to exhibit his love for tennis by offering group and private tennis lessons in the greater Cumberland area.

Growing Allegany College of Maryland's cross-country program takes time. Giles invested the last academic year to recruiting runners. He's attended high school cross country and track meets, met with runners and their families, and become part of the running community. 

Giles continues to recruit individuals for ACM's teams and introduce them to the college's athletic program. Interested student-athletes are encouraged to sign up and train alongside Giles. Cross-country and running experience are helpful, but it's not needed. To join ACM's cross-country running program, please contact Giles by calling 301-784-5159 or emailing him. 

Giles is a human resources benefits associate at ACM. He earned two degrees while a student at McDaniel College: a bachelor's in communication and a master's in human resources management. As a life long lover of sports, Giles looks forward to leading the ACM XC team and imparting lessons learned over his athletics career.