Fulton Track and Field starts new era under coach Grant Woodman

The Pirates' track and field program has a fresh start with a new head coach this season.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 5:08pm

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The Fulton High School track and field team is embarking on a new chapter this spring with the hiring of Grant Woodman as the program's new head coach. Woodman, a former college standout and assistant coach, takes over a Pirates squad looking to build on recent success and establish a new identity under his leadership.

Why it matters

Fulton's track and field program has seen steady improvement in recent years, but the departure of the previous long-time head coach created an opportunity for new vision and direction. Woodman's hiring represents a chance to reinvigorate the team and potentially take the Pirates to new heights in regional and state competition.

The details

Woodman, 34, comes to Fulton after serving as an assistant coach at nearby Midtown University for the past five seasons. Prior to that, he was a standout sprinter and hurdler for the Midtown track team, earning all-conference honors multiple times. In his new role, Woodman will be tasked with continuing Fulton's upward trajectory while also implementing his own training philosophies and competitive strategies.

  • Woodman was hired as Fulton's new head coach in March 2026.
  • The Pirates' first track meet of the 2026 season is scheduled for April 15.

The players

Grant Woodman

The 34-year-old is the new head coach of the Fulton High School track and field program, taking over after serving as an assistant at nearby Midtown University.

Fulton High School

The public high school in Fulton, Kentucky, whose track and field team is embarking on a new era under coach Grant Woodman.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to get to work with this group of athletes and build on the strong foundation that's already in place. My goal is to push them to new levels of performance and help them reach their full potential.”

— Grant Woodman, Head Coach, Fulton High School Track and Field

“Coach Woodman has already brought a lot of energy and new ideas to our program. We're looking forward to seeing how he can help us take the next step this season.”

— Samantha Hernandez, Senior Captain, Fulton High School Track and Field

What’s next

Woodman and the Pirates will look to make a strong impression in their first meet of the season on April 15, as they begin the process of establishing a new identity under the new coach's leadership.

The takeaway

Fulton High School's track and field program is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the hiring of coach Grant Woodman, who brings a fresh perspective and high expectations as he aims to build on the team's recent success and guide the Pirates to new heights in regional and state competition.