Bailey honored as Great Lakes Region Assistant Coach of the Year

HUNTINGTON, Ind. – Huntington University sprints coach Coby Bailey has been named the Great Lakes Region Men's Assistant Coach of the Year, as announced today by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

 

In just his third year on staff, Bailey has transformed the Foresters' sprint and hurdle program into a national contender. His athletes accounted for 64 points at the Crossroads League Outdoor Championships this spring, and they set six program records during the season. 

 

Under his leadership, multiple Foresters qualified for the NAIA national championships in seven events, including the 4×100 relay team, which posted the fourth-fastest time in NAIA history at 39.73.

 

"Coby is very deserving of this award," said HU head coach Austin Roark. "In just three years, he's built the Huntington men's sprints program into one of the best in the NAIA. I'm excited to see Coby continue his great work and be rewarded by winning this award."

 

The Foresters will close out their season at the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, scheduled for May 21–23 at Indiana Wesleyan University.

 

The Huntington University Foresters compete in 18 intercollegiate sports for men and women. In the past decade, Huntington has produced 160 NAIA All-America honors and 567 All-America Scholar Athlete honors. Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. U.S. News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest.