DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Wallace Community College-Dothan has named Cliff Carter as its new head cross country coach.
According to the college, Carter will lead the Governors’ men’s and women’s cross country programs while continuing to serve as athletic director and head cross country and track coach at Providence Christian School in Dothan.
Carter brings 13 years of coaching experience in the Alabama High School Athletic Association. He has served as head cross country and track coach at Providence Christian since 2018, leading the school to eight cross country state championships and two track state championships.
“We are very excited to welcome Coach Carter to Wallace and to have him lead our cross country program,” WCCD Athletic Director Ryan Ihle said. “Coach Carter has established an outstanding record of success, and his commitment to developing student-athletes both academically and athletically makes him a great fit for Wallace as we continue to grow our cross country program.”
During Carter’s time at Providence Christian, the girls cross country team won four consecutive state championships from 2020 through 2023. The boys team followed with four consecutive titles from 2021 through 2024.
The girls track program also won indoor and outdoor state championships in 2021.
Before joining Providence Christian, Carter served as an assistant cross country and track coach at American Christian Academy in Tuscaloosa. During his time there, the school earned multiple state championships in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track.
Carter graduated from the University of Alabama in 2013 with a degree in Human Performance and Exercise Science. He is also certified through the National Federation of State High School Associations.
