Linda Pelletier and Jan Schiessler began the cross country program at College of Saint Mary in 2000.  Student-athlete Megan Coulter led the team in its first season with outstanding runs at a number of meets.    

  

In 2001, Natalie Flynn and Jill Vacek led the Flames to an excellent season.  Flynn became an All-American, finishing 3^rd at the regional and 7^th at the NAIA national meet with a time of 18:27.    

  

In 2002, Scott Stanley took over as coach of the Flames.  Natalie (Flynn) Christensen won the MCAC, the Region IV meet and was 6^th at the national meet on her way to again becoming an All-American with a best time of 18:30.    

  

Coach Stanley continued through 2004 with Krystal Williams and Sara Longmeyer placing 1^st and 2^nd at the MCAC competition.  Williams was also 2^nd at the regional meet and went on to the NAIA nationals.     

  

In 2005, athletic director Leigh Officer took the reins and led CSM to their only cross country crown.  Krystal Williams went on to win at the regional tournament and was named an NAIA All-American.  

  

In 2006, John Mulligan came to CSM and established a stable program that climbed the conference and regional ladder.  Under Mulligan, the team twice placed 2^nd at the MCAC meet and then placed 5^th and 6^th at the regional meet.  The 2007 roster of 10 runners was the largest in CSM history, to date. 

  

In 2009, Amy Sauser took over as head coach - leading the team through some great experiences in her first season - including a 2^nd place finish at the MCAC tournament.