Beginning his 24th 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 23 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 10 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 2008 indoor season, USM capture its eighth consecutive New England Alliance and Little East Conference Championships. The Huskies also collected their third Maine State Championship in the past four seasons.

The Huskies were equally as successful during the 2008 outdoor track and field season, winning their ninth straight New England Alliance and Little East Conference Championships. The Huskies also performed well at the New England Division III Championships, posting a 12th place result in the 28-team standings.

In recognition of his track anf field teams successes last year, Towle was named the Little East Conference's Coach of the Year in both seasons.