Grand Valley State University head coach Jerry Baltes has been named the USTFCCCA Men’s Midwest Regional Cross Country Coach of the Year for the seventh time in his career.

Baltes has been named a regional coach of the year 13 times overall (men’s or women’s) in his career and continues to improve on the dynasty he has built at GVSU.

The Lakers have dominated the Midwest, as the women’s team has won the NCAA Division II Regional Championship for 13 straight seasons, while the men’s team has won each of the last 12.

Both squads will compete in the NCAA Division II National Championship on Nov. 23 in Spokane, Wash.