Peter Watson enters his third season as the Head Cross Country Coach and Assistant Track and Field Coach in charge of the mid and long distance events.

In just two years it has not taken Watson long to leave a permanent stamp on Auburn's cross country and track programs. During his time on the Plains he has coached athletes to three school records, two freshmen school records, three SEC titles, three All-American honors and six NCAA qualifying marks while coaching five different athletes to eleven Auburn all-time top ten marks.

In his first year on the Plains Watson guided Angela Homan to her third consecutive Southeastern Conference Championship in cross country in a career-best time of 19:40.00, and the SEC Athlete of the Year honor. In addition, Homan earned her third All-American honor.

On the track he guided Homan to All-American honors indoors at 5000 meters and outdoors at 10,000 meters, the Auburn outdoor school records at 5000 and 10,000 meters, a victory at the Penn Relays in the 5000 meters and SEC outdoor titles at 5000 and 10,000 meters.

Watson also coached Andrew Heath to the Auburn school record at 10,000 meters and the second-fastest indoor 5000 meter time, which also was an NCAA provisional qualifying mark. Heath also regionally qualified in the 3000 meter steeplechase under Watson's guidance.

Watson has also brought on board many top-level recruits from around the world, including athletes from Kenya, Germany and England. One of his top recruits, Felix Kibioywo of Kenya, quickly put his name in the Auburn history books by recording freshman school records in the indoor mile and outdoors at 800 meters. Kibiowyo ran an NCAA qualifying time in the mile indoors and also finished third at the SEC Championships. During the outdoor season, Watson led Kibioywo to NCAA regional qualifying times in the 800 and 1500 meters and runner-up honors in the Olympic development mile at the Penn Relays.

As well as coaching and recruiting for the Tigers, Watson also serves as the meet director of the Auburn Cross Country Invite, held every year at Indian Pines Golf Course. This meet attracts over 30 teams from around the country and is regarded as one of the premier cross country meets in the South.

A 2001 graduate of West Virginia University with a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Watson was a four-year letterman on both the Mountaineer's track and cross country teams.

A native of London, Ontario, Canada, Watson was a member of the 2000 and 2001 Canadian National Track and Field Team. Watson was a bronze medalist in the 5,000m at the 2001 Canadian Track and Field Championships.

Following his collegiate career, Watson spent time training in Kenya, Africa, and Boulder, Colo., as he attempted to make the transition to marathon running. Unfortunately, reoccurring stress fractures in his back slowed his professional career.

Watson is married to the former Kristin Schreiber. The couple resides in Auburn.