Salisbury University Track Coach Earns Regional Honor from National Association

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:07 PM

Jim Jones, who leads the track and field program at Salisbury University, has received recognition as the top men's coach in the Mid-Atlantic region. The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association presented the indoor season award on Thursday.

The head coach of Salisbury University’s track and field program has earned prestigious recognition from a national coaching organization.

Jim Jones received the Mid-Atlantic Men’s Region Coach of the Year award for the 2026 indoor season, as announced Thursday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

The honor recognizes Jones’ leadership of the Sea Gulls’ men’s track and field team during the indoor competition season. The USTFCCCA presents these regional coaching awards annually to acknowledge outstanding performance and achievement in collegiate track and field programs across the country.

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