Leo Queen is entering his third year as an assistant track and field coach for the Mulerider men’s and women’s track and field programs. He spearheads the sprints, hurdles, and relays groups. During his first two years in Magnolia, student-athletes under his direct guidance or assistance have achieved personal and program success. In two indoor seasons, a combined 11 student-athletes have set 12 school records. Two outdoor seasons have produced five school records – rewriting records book entries a total of 17 times across four campaigns.
Alongside the school records, his men’s and women’s sprinters have garnered 20 All-GAC honors at the 2024 and 2025 Great American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships (seven First-Team, 11 Second-Team, two Honorable Mention). Two individuals and one relay have met the NCAA Division II provisional qualifying standard (indoor 60m; outdoor 400m; and 4x100m relay). Also, someone from his training group has been named outstanding track athlete of the year on three occasions.
Prior to his arrival at SAU, Queen coached recreational and high school track in Conroe, Texas. Following the high school stint, he served as a volunteer assistant coach at Sam Houston State.
His professional certifications are listed as follows:
· USA Track & Field Level 1
· USTFCCCA – Sprints, Hurdles, & Relays Specialist
· USTFCCCA – Jumps Specialist
· USTFCCCA – Strength & Conditioning Specialist
· USTFCCCA – Technical Certification
Queen, a native of Thibodaux, Louisiana, earned a bachelor's degree in physical education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2015 and a master’s degree in sport administration from Mississippi State University in 2018.
Aside from coaching, he enjoys reading and writing, listening to music, community service projects, and leadership studies. Queen credits his many mentors for his continued development as a professional, a mentor, and an academic.
