Stan Morgan, a former high school football coach and cross-country pioneer at Midlothian High School in Virginia, has sadly passed away. His extraordinary career spanned decades, leaving an indelible mark on the sports community. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of athletes and coaches.

Who was Stan Morgan?

Stan Morgan was a beloved figure in the Midlothian community and beyond. Despite not participating in cross-country during his high school years, he took up coaching the sport when he was nearly fifty and quickly excelled. Prior to this, he had already made a name for himself as a highly successful football and indoor/outdoor track coach.

Stan Morgan Career

When Morgan began his tenure as a cross-country coach at Midlothian High School in 1989, he was stepping into a new challenge. However, his passion for developing talent and his strategic acumen led him to unprecedented success.

Morgan’s first podium boys’ cross-country squad in 1999 marked the beginning of an impressive era of achievement. The Midlothian boys’ team went on to secure numerous state championships under his guidance, consistently finishing as runners-up on multiple occasions.

Two decades later, Morgan’s program had gained statewide and national recognition, rivaling even the prestige of the Lake Braddock girls’ team, which had enjoyed a four-year run of Group AAA state team titles when Morgan started at Midlothian.

Stan Morgan’s Passing

The news of Stan Morgan’s death has deeply saddened the Midlothian community and the wider sports world. The cause of his death has not been publicly disclosed. As we mourn the loss of this coaching legend, we also celebrate his commitment to nurturing young talent and his significant contributions to high school sports.

Erin Stehle Wallace

Coach, you truly changed our lives. I am so grateful for you and how my life changed because of you. I struggle to put into words all my memories- every memory from our first state title to your ear piercings to throwing food out of your sunroof on major highways to supporting our collegiate races and all those memories in-between. You did more for us than coach us on how to run and win a race, you made us believe. Stan Morgan

Stan Morgan Obituary

Former players, fellow coaches, and the wider community have come forward to share their grief and pay tribute to Stan Morgan. His impact on Midlothian High School and the sports he coached was profound, and his memory will live on in the countless athletes he mentored during his illustrious career.

Erin Perillamn Jrdn

Thoughtful, caring, committed, motivating, somewhat moody, smiley behind his serious face, encouraging, supportive, intolerant of my bull shit at times and through it all Stan Morgan made such an impact in my life. Not just as an athlete but as a human. I am so very sad to hear of his passing. Life is precious yall. And we need to hug those we love. Mr. Morgan challenged me when I needed to be challenged, gave me grace when I needed grace, told me to work harder when I needed to work harder, he’d even write me notes on those bad days. His legacy he leaves behind is hard to put into words but oh so amazing. I’m so proud to say I was one of his MANY athletes. It’s time to rest, Coach. But knowing you…you are probably biking. I hope it’s with real hips and shoulders now. Never quit, never, never, never. 💗

Stan Morgan’s life and career serve as a testament to his dedication, resilience, and remarkable ability to inspire others. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy will continue to shape the future of sports in Midlothian.

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