Matt Adams
Matt Adams

Bio

Education:

  • William Woods University - Master of Education (2012)
  • University of Oregon - Bachelor of Science in Sociology (2007)
  • Glendale Community College (Ariz.) - Associates in General Studies (2004)

Professional Experience:

  • Liberty University - Assistant Track & Field Coach (2021-22)
  • Marshall University - Assistant Track & Field Coach (2018-21)
  • Central Michigan University - Assistant Track & Field Coach (2015-18)
  • Olivet Nazarene University - Assistant Track & Field Coach (2011-15)
  • William Woods University - Graduate Assistant Track & Field Coach (2010)
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville - Assistant Track & Field Coach (2007-2010)

Professional Endorsements:

  • USTFCCCA Throwing Event Specialist
  • USTFCCCA Jumping Event Specialist
  • USTFCCCA Strength & Conditioning Specialist
  • USTFCCCA Sports Science-Speed & Power Certification
  • USTFCCCA Program Management
  • USTFCCCA Testing & Measurements
  • USTFCCCA Sports Psychology
  • USTFCCCA Masters Endorsement, Shot Put & Discus
  • USTFCCCA Masters Endorsement, Hammer
  • USATF Level 1
  • NTCA Throws Safety Certified
  • Certified CPR & AED

Awards/Recognition:

As a Coach:

  • 18 NCAA Division 1 East Region Qualifiers (30 Events)
  • 101 National Qualifying Performances (NAIA & NCAA)
  • 9 Individual All-Americans (26 Awards)
  • 3 NAIA Individual National Champions
  • 6 USATF National Qualifiers
  • 1 USATF U20 Champion (Discus, 2022)
  • 1 ASUN Athlete of the Year (Total Points in Conference)
  • 3 Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year (2015i, 2018o, 2018o)
  • 1 Mid-American Conference Field Athlete of the Year (2015o)
  • Marshall University Athlete of the Year (2019)
  • Mid-American Conference Record Holder (Men's Discus)
  • 12 Division I Conference Champions (8ASUN, 1 CUSA, 3 MAC)
  • 36 Division I Conference Medalists (16 ASUN, 4 CUSA, 16 MAC)
  • 33 School Records
  • 19 Conference Records
  • 1 NCCAA National Record

As an Athlete

  • NCAA West Region Qualifier, 2005 (Javelin)
  • 2005 PAC-10 Team Champions
  • 4x NJCAA All-American (Javelin, Discus)