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, 14th 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 4th 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.
Carmen Jefferson
Carmen Jefferson
This is Coach Carmen's 3rd year serving on this staff. Coach Carmen, a 2001 graduate of Virginia Union University is a talented coach, that serves as the primary coach for the women's program. A Hurdler in her career, assists with the development of the sprinting talent as well. With a Strict coaching style, Coach Carmen coordinates a disciplined, hard working and high character unit.
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.
Jakeriah Spraggins
Sprints
Jakeriah Spraggins
Sprints
Class of 2023
Richmond, VA
Undecided
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Ayanna Stewart
Sprints
Ayanna Stewart
Sprints
Class of 2023
Richmond, VA
Nursing
Marie Gaspard
Sprints/ Jumps
Marie Gaspard
Sprints/ Jumps
Class of 2021
Woodbridge, VA
Freshman
Biology
Heather Pride
Jumps
Heather Pride
Jumps
Class of 2020
Class of 2020
Leesburg, VA
Physical Education:
Exercise Science
Faith Freeman
Sprints
Faith Freeman
Sprints
Captain
Captain
Class of 2022
Newport News, VA
Health Science Admin.
Lataevaia Francois
Sprints
Lataevaia Francois
Sprints
Sprints
Sprints
Class of 2021
Waldorf, MD
Business Marketing
Leah Morton
Leah Morton
Hurdles
Hurdles
Class of 2022
Warrenton, VA
Business Management
Kaeliegh Lowman
Distance
Kaeliegh Lowman
Distance
Class of 2021
Gastonia, NC
Art Education
Keonte Surita
Hurdles
Keonte Surita
Hurdles
Class of 2023
(transfer)
Richmond, VA
Computer Science
Austin Rogers
Austin Rogers
Distance
Distance
Class of 2023
Virginia Beach, VA
Mechanical Engineering
Isaac Coleman
Middle Distance
Isaac Coleman
Middle Distance
Class of 2023
Class of 2023
Lawrenceville, GA
Criminal Justice
RC Gay IV
Sprinters
RC Gay IV
Sprinters
Captain
Captain
Class of 2021
Virginia Beach, VA
Business Marketing
T'Ziah James
Sprints
T'Ziah James
Sprints
Class of 2022
Richmond, VA
Cyber Security
Breon Mosely
Sprints
Breon Mosely
Sprints
Parlamentarian
Parlamentarian
Class of 2021
Virginia Beach, VA
Exercise Science
Jalen Fair
Sprints
Jalen Fair
Sprints
Class of 2023
Yorktown, VA
Electrical Engineering
Robby Mitchell King
Distance
Robby Mitchell King
Distance
Class of 2021
Chesapeake, VA
Cinema Production
Emmanuel Carpenter
Hurdles/ Sprints
Emmanuel Carpenter
Hurdles/ Sprints
Class of 2023
Alexandria, VA
Education
Syrael Breckenridge
Jumps
Syrael Breckenridge
Jumps
Class of 2022
Charlottsville, VA
Political Science
Terence McKenzie
Middle Distance
Terence McKenzie
Middle Distance
Class of 2023
Fredericksburg, VA
Accounting
Devon Dwyer
Sprints
Devon Dwyer
Sprints
Class of 2024
Miami, FL
Undecided Major
Tyrone Clarke
Tyrone Clarke
Sprints
Sprints
Chesapeake, VA
Freshman
Theater Performance/ Dance
*Likes majorette dancing
Jaquan Clark
Hurdles/ Sprints
Jaquan Clark
Hurdles/ Sprints
Class of 2024
Ruther Glen, VA
Undecided Major
Joshua Marlin
Sprints
Joshua Marlin
Sprints
Class of 2024
Virginia Beach, VA
Undecided Major
BJ Harold
Sprints
BJ Harold
Sprints
Class of 2024
Yorktown, 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
Kim Carruthers
Sprints
Kim Carruthers
Sprints
Class of 2024
Fredericksburg, VA
Undecided Major
Theodore Brown
Sprints
Theodore Brown
Sprints
Class of 2024
Fredericksburg, VA
Undecided Major