Marvin Hawkins was named head coach of the Hunter College men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs in August 2022. Since taking the helm, Hawkins has led the Hawks to multiple CUNYAC team titles and postseason appearances. In 2024–25, he guided the men’s cross country team to its fourth consecutive CUNYAC Championship and an NCAA Division III Niagara Regional appearance, where they placed 18th out of 27 teams. Under his leadership, several student-athletes earned conference honors, including CUNYAC Rookie of the Year and Championship MVP accolades.
Hawkins brings more than 30 years of coaching experience to Hunter, including 28 seasons as head coach at Irving High School. His programs collected 25 team championships and 301 individual titles at the conference, county, state, and national levels. He has coached 18 All-American athletes and holds USATF Level 1 certification.
A former standout runner at Essex Catholic High School (1970–74), Hawkins went on to compete at Seton Hall University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education. He is known for his commitment to building programs that value both competitive success and academic achievement.
Director of Athletics Terry Wansart praised Hawkins upon his hiring, saying: “He brings his long-standing teaching skills to the team, with the value of recruiting, retaining, and graduating student-athletes. I am confident his enthusiasm, expertise, and proven track record will keep the Hawks competitive for years to come.”
