Willie Randolph

Biography

Willie Randolph joined the coaching staff of the FAU women's cross country and track program, as associate head coach, in September of 2016. In his first season, Randolph guided the squad to a number of successes. At the Conference USA Indoor Championships, four members advanced to their respective finals, with three top-five showings. Also, on the first day of the event, pentathlete Frida Thorsås made it to the medal stand by virtue of a second-place finish. A similar number of Owls moved on at the C-USA Outdoor Championships, with four individuals qualifing for five events, while again achieving three top-five finishes. Additionally, hurdler Jamika Glades and Thorsås, in the javelin throw, competed at the NCAA East Regionals in Lexington, Kentucky. At the time of qualification, Glades ranked No. 26 in the region in the 400 meter hurdles and No. 44 in the 100 meter hurdles, while Thorsås was No. 44 in the javelin. Thorsås also finished No. 12 in the heptathlon (No. 31 nationally). Over the course of the season, members of the squad entered into the program's all-time Top 10 in 14 positions on the indoor list and earned 19 new slots on the outdoor ledger as well.

Research Interest

sport education