Old Dominion University
Track & Field
2020 Roster & Coaching Staff
2020 Roster & Coaching Staff
Kenneth McCreary
Kenneth McCreary
Coach McCreary, aka Coach Kenny, enters his 5th year as the ODU Head Coach, 15th year of coaching overall. He has previously coached Sprints and relays at the high school level in both Indiana & Virginia. Coach McCreary has coached 19 State Qualifiers and 20 National Qualifers in the 2 states he's coached in. Coach McCreary is a graduate of Riley HS in South Bend, IN, and a 2010 graduate of Purdue University.
Coach Jefferson, aka Coach Kendal is in his 5th season as the Assistant Head Track Coach at ODU. This is his 8th year of coaching Sprinters. All of his previous coaching years have been in the developmental & Junior Olympics levels. Coach Kendal has coached 5 sprinting Junior Olympic national champions in his career. Coach Kendal has coordinated a 4x100 Relay to a 24th overal finish at the New Balance Championships.
Curtis Dudley
Curtis Dudley
Sprints Assistant Coach
Sprints Assistant Coach
Coach Dudley, in his first year coaching, is a 2020 Graduate and 100m Record Holder at Virginia Wesleyan University in Virginia Beach, VA. Coach Dudley was coached by Coach McCreary prior to his time at Virginia Wesleyan.
Kimberly Darden
Throws Coach
Kimberly Darden
Throws Coach
(757) 737-9988
(757) 737-9988
Coach Darden is a 6 year coaching Veteran, including 3 years togeher at ODU. At ODU, she coaches shotups, Discus, Hammer, and Javelin. Her throwers at the AAU level consistently have a great blend of power, strength and technique. Coach Princess' approach to teaching throws mechanics is unmatched. She has coached 29 AAU Junior Olympic Qualifiers, 8 HS National Qualifiers & 8 HS State Qualifers.
Alonzo Moore
Jumps Coach
Alonzo Moore
Jumps Coach
(803) 445-8172
(803) 445-8172
Coach Moore is a 5 year coaching Veteran and has been involved in NCAA athletics at the Professional level for 10 years. Coach Moore brings his talents back to Hampton Roads after having had success as a Triple Jumper at the University of Wisconsin where he was a part of 4-Triple Crowns, as well as 3 Individual Big Ten Championships and a 2-Time All American. Coach Moore has also enjoyed success as an Olympic Caliber Jumper, placing 10th in the 2008 Olympic Trials, and 3rd in the 2009 USA Indoor Championships.
Dr. Brian Maher
Team's PT
Direct Performance PT
(757) 609-0048
Dr. Brian Maher, PT, DPT, CMTPT earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Saint Augustine in 2012 with a heavy focus on manual therapy techniques. He graduated with high honors and excelled in joint mobilization and manipulation techniques serving as a teacher assistant and tutor in manual courses during his final semester. While in school, his clinical rotations covered a wide spectrum of patient populations including sports, chronic pain, and neurological dysfunctions. He earned his B.S. in Sports Medicine and Kinesiology from the University of Virginia in 2009. While at UVA he was active in local physical therapy facilities and served as a research assistant at the University’s running clinic.
Dr. Brian Maher
Team's PT
Direct Performance PT
(757) 609-0048
Dr. Brian Maher, PT, DPT, CMTPT earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Saint Augustine in 2012 with a heavy focus on manual therapy techniques. He graduated with high honors and excelled in joint mobilization and manipulation techniques serving as a teacher assistant and tutor in manual courses during his final semester. While in school, his clinical rotations covered a wide spectrum of patient populations including sports, chronic pain, and neurological dysfunctions. He earned his B.S. in Sports Medicine and Kinesiology from the University of Virginia in 2009. While at UVA he was active in local physical therapy facilities and served as a research assistant at the University’s running clinic.
Alex Holley, a former Hurdler for both Old Domionion, and Iowa Western C.C., will coordinate the Short & Long Hurdles this season. Alex's previous coaching career includes a single season at local Granby High School where he served as a Long Sprints & Hurdles Coach.
Dr. Nathan Willaford
Dr. Nathan Willaford
Team's PT
Direct Performance PT
(757) 742-3778
Dr. Nathan Willaford earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree with honors from Radford University in 2018 and his B.S in Exercise Science from Old Dominion University in 2009. Nathan’s clinical experiences as a student were heavily focused in orthopedics and sports medicine helping individuals avoid surgery as well as those recovering from surgery.
As a student, Nathan was also the founder and President of a Student Special Interest Group under the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists which has allowed him to excel in a variety of manual therapy techniques such as joint mobilization, spinal manipulation, soft tissue mobilization and manual trigger point release.
Nathan enjoys and looks forward to treating individuals from all levels of fitness and function to allow individuals to return to the level of activity they wish to be at, and to promote movement and an active lifestyle.
Team's PT
Direct Performance PT
(757) 742-3778
Dr. Nathan Willaford earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree with honors from Radford University in 2018 and his B.S in Exercise Science from Old Dominion University in 2009. Nathan’s clinical experiences as a student were heavily focused in orthopedics and sports medicine helping individuals avoid surgery as well as those recovering from surgery.
As a student, Nathan was also the founder and President of a Student Special Interest Group under the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists which has allowed him to excel in a variety of manual therapy techniques such as joint mobilization, spinal manipulation, soft tissue mobilization and manual trigger point release.
Nathan enjoys and looks forward to treating individuals from all levels of fitness and function to allow individuals to return to the level of activity they wish to be at, and to promote movement and an active lifestyle.
Full Bio Coming Soon
Mishel serves in a role as support to the coaches. She searches for and processes our teams entries into meets. Mishel is a recent May 2018 Graduate of ODU and 2 year sprinter in our program.
Janae Beard
Long Sprints
Janae Beard
Long Sprints
Class of 2024
Chesterfield, VA
Thomas Dale High School
Exercise Science
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Nyla Blair
Short Sprints
Nyla Blair
Short Sprints
Class of 2023
Yorktown VA
Tabb High School
Business Management
Michelle Diaz
Long Sprints
Michelle Diaz
Long Sprints
Class of 2024
Woodbridge, VA
Freedom High School
Psychology
MarieAntionette Gaspard
Jumps
MarieAntionette Gaspard
Jumps
Class of 2021
Class of 2021
Woodbridge, VA
Hylton High School
Biology
Leah Morton
Jumps
Leah Morton
Jumps
Captain
Captain
Class of 2021
Warrenton, VA
Kettle Run High School
Elementary Education
Richara Tillman
Jumps
Richara Tillman
Jumps
Sprints
Sprints
Class of 2023
Syracuse, NY
Nottoway High School
Biology (Pre-Med)
Myaja Watson
Myaja Watson
Multis
Multis
Class of 2023
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Amherst County HS
Business Management
& Dance
Kaeliegh Lowman
Distance
Kaeliegh Lowman
Distance
Class of 2021
Gastonia, NC
Art Education
Isaiah Robertson
Hurdles
CAPTAIN
Isaiah Robertson
Hurdles
CAPTAIN
Class of 2021
Virginia Beach, VA
Tallwood High School
Exercise Science
Akiel Bell
Sprints
Akiel Bell
Sprints
Class of 2024
Virginia Beach, VA
First Colonial High School
Criminal Justice & Sociology
Teddy Brown Jr.
Teddy Brown Jr.
Long Sprints
Long Sprints
Class of 2024
Fredericksburg, VA
Massaponax High School
Biology
Kim Carruthers III
Long Sprints
Kim Carruthers III
Long Sprints
Class of 2024
Class of 2024
Fayetteville, NC
Chancellor High School
Business Marketing
Tyrone (TC) Clarke
Sprints
Tyrone (TC) Clarke
Sprints
Captain
Captain
Class of 2021
Farmville, VA
Oscar Smith High School
Theatre
Stephen Dishmond
Jumps
Stephen Dishmond
Jumps
Class of 2021
Waynesboro, GA
Voorhees College Transfer
Sports Management
Devon Dwyer
Long Sprints
Devon Dwyer
Long Sprints
Parlamentarian
Parlamentarian
Class of 2024
Opa-locka, FL
Miami Norland Senior HS
Dental Hygiene
Jalen Jackson-Fair
Sprints
Jalen Jackson-Fair
Sprints
Class of 2023
Yorktown, VA
Tabb High School
Civil Engineering
Darrius Jones
Multis
Darrius Jones
Multis
Class of 2024
Henrico, VA
Varina High School
Psychology
Joshua Julien
Hurdles
Joshua Julien
Hurdles
Class of 2023
Brooklyn, NY
Forks Union Military Aca.
Graphic Design
Brian Harold Jr.
Sprints
Brian Harold Jr.
Sprints
Class of 2024
Yorktown, VA
York High School
Business Analytics
Jahlil Harris
Middle Distance
Jahlil Harris
Middle Distance
Class of 2023
Richmond, VA
Varina High School
Communication
Robby King
Distance
Robby King
Distance
Class of 2021
Chesapeake, VA
Deep Creek High School
Cinema Production
Irshad Parker
Irshad Parker
Sprints
Sprints
Class of 2024
Norfolk, VA
Granby High School
Theatre
Keonte Surita
Hurdles
Keonte Surita
Hurdles
Class of 2022
Richmond, VA
Lenoir-Rhyne University (Transfer)
Criminal Justice
Mikal Warfield-Payne
Hurdles
Mikal Warfield-Payne
Hurdles
Class of 2024
Pittsburgh, PA
Kiski Prep School
Undecided Major
Emmanuel Carpenter
Sprints
Emmanuel Carpenter
Sprints
Class of 2023
Alexandria, VA
Undecided Major
Amareon King
Sprints
Amareon King
Sprints
Class of 2024
Salem, VA
Undecided Major
Aiden Wilson
Sprints
Aiden Wilson
Sprints
Class of 2024
Newport News, VA
Undecided Major
T'Ziah James
Sprints
T'Ziah James
Sprints
Class of 2022
Richmond, VA
Undecided Major
Syrael Breckenridge
Jumps
Syrael Breckenridge
Jumps
Class of 2022
Charlottsville, VA
Undecided Major