Chuck Koeppen
Carmel High School
Impact Statement
“I still have a passion for the sport. I’ve loved it all my life. Still do.” -Chuck Koeppen
Biography
“Chuck Koeppen is an outstanding example for successful high school track and field coaches,” NHSCA executive director Bob Ferraro said. “They place a high value on the teamwork skills athletes learn for success in the classroom and on the field, and we are proud to be honoring him.”
A graduate of Ball State University and a 37-year teaching veteran, Koeppen has served as head coach of the boys track team and the boys and girls cross country teams at Carmel High since 1972. Last year he coached Carmel to the state title, his team going a perfect 7-0 in dual meets and also winning conference, sectional, and regional titles. Overall his teams at Carmel have a record of 189-45-2, including 14 unbeaten seasons.
He is a member of the Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame, and has been the head coach of the Indiana All-Star Team since 1978. Koeppen also has an outstanding record as a cross country coach.
Koeppen announced his retirement from Carmel in 2008. During his career Koeppen led his teams (boys and girls) to an unbelievable 20 state titles. He also has led the boys team to nine state runner-up finishes and seven for the girls.
Upon his retirement Koeppen was named the third ever coach at IUPUI, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis. As of 2020, Koeppen is still the leader of the Jaguars.
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