Beginning his 25th season as the only head coach in the history of the University of Southern Maine women's cross country coach, George Towle brings a dedication and knowledge of the sport to the program that has helped make the USM women's cross country team highly competitive within the Little East Conference and New England Region.

In his 24 seasons as the head coach of the women's cross country team, Towle has guided USM to five Little East Conference Championships (1988, 1991, 1993, 1997 and 1999), two New England Alliance Championships (1997 and 1999) and seven top ten finishes at the NCAA Division III Regional Championship (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1997, 1999).

In 11 seasons at the helm of the USM women's indoor and outdoor track and field teams, Towle has guided his teams to numerous championships. During the 2009 indoor season, USM captured its ninth consecutive New England Alliance and Little East Conference Championships. The Huskies have also collected three Maine State Championship in the past five seasons.

The Huskies were equally as successful during the 2009 outdoor track and field season, winning their 10th straight Little East Conference Championship. The Huskies also performed well at the New England Division III Championships, posting a 12th place result in the 26-team standings.

In recognition of his success last year, Towle was named the Little East Conference Co-Coach of the Year in cross country. He was the LEC indoor and outdoor track Coach of the Year in 2008.