George C. Marshall High School Welcomes New Head Coach of Track and Field
Falls Church, VA – October 17, 2025 – George C. Marshall High School is proud to announce the appointment of its seasoned and highly accomplished coach to lead its Track and Field program. With over 30 years of coaching experience and a decorated career in competitive running, the school welcomes Coach Darrell General as the new Head Coach of Track and Field.
Coach General brings an exceptional record of leadership, professionalism, and dedication to student-athletes. Since 2002, he has served as the school’s Head Coach for Cross Country and Assistant Head Coach for Indoor and Outdoor Track, playing an instrumental role in the program’s success, including leading the Girls Cross Country team to a State Championship in 2016.
A professional marathon runner from 1988 to 2004, Coach General is a two-time Marine Corps Marathon winner and a five-time U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier. His athletic excellence has been recognized with induction into the Marine Corps Marathon Runner’s Hall of Fame in 2004 and multiple national team selections. His victories at prestigious events such as the Army Ten-Miler further underscore his elite background in distance running.
Beyond his accolades, Coach General is known for his strong organizational skills, motivational leadership, and ability to foster both individual and team development. His approach to coaching emphasizes professionalism, independence, and collaboration—qualities that have resonated throughout his career at Marshall and previously at Potomac High School.
“We are thrilled to have someone of Coach General’s caliber take the helm of our Track and Field program,” said Cornell Williams, Athletic Director at George C. Marshall High School. “His track record of success and commitment to student-athletes is unmatched, and we look forward to the continued growth and achievements of our team under his leadership.”
Please join us in congratulating Coach Darrell General on this well-deserved role. The future of Marshall Track and Field is bright with him leading the way.
