Biography
A vital component of McMurry University Track and Field's sustained dominance, Michael McCarroll serves as a Volunteer Assistant Coach specializing in the Pole Vault and Combined Events. Since joining the staff in his current role in July 2022, McCarroll has helped the McMurry coaching staff cultivate a culture of competitive consistency that has kept the War Hawks at the pinnacle of conference competition.
His impact on the program's success is undeniable, having coached on seven Men's conference championship teams (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026) and five Women's conference championship teams (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2026). During his coaching tenure, McCarroll has contributed to 10 Coaching Staff of the Year awards between men’s and women’s track.
McCarroll has coached eight conference pole vault champions and 49 All-Conference athletes. Nationally, he has produced five NCAA Division III qualifiers and two All-Americans.
Coaching Experience
Before his current role, McCarroll coached at Abilene High School in 2021. He began as a McMurry student assistant from 2018 to 2020 and coached youth pole vaulters in his free time.
Athletic Career
As an athlete at McMurry, McCarroll was a key competitor, earning conference Runner-Up honors in pole vault in 2017 and helping secure the 2017 team conference title.
Education
- B.A., History 7-12 - McMurry University (2020)
Personal
Originally from Joshua, Texas, McCarroll lives locally with his wife, Baylee, and daughter, Georgia. They attend Beltway Park Church. Outside of athletics, he enjoys spending time with his family.
