University of Northern Colorado Athletics
TWO-TIME OLYMPIAN AND NCAA CHAMPION VICTOR HOUSTON JOINS UNC TRACK & FIELD STAFF
9/27/2023 9:39:00 AM | Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, Track & Field
Greeley, Colo. - The University of Northern Colorado welcomes Two-Time Olympian, Four-time All-American and NCAA Champion, Victor Houston to its track and field coaching staff.
Houston, a former celebrated athlete hailing from St. Michael, Barbados, assumes the role of Associate Head Track and Field coach, announced by Director of Track and Field, Wayne Angel.
Before joining UNC, Houston completed a five -year coaching stint at The Ohio State University, where his contributions were instrumental in winning six Big Ten team titles, as well as two top four team finishes at the NCAA championships.
Victor Houston, a name synonymous with excellence, boasts an extraordinary career that transcends many borders, a custodian of Barbados national pride, he holds multiple national records, including the 60-meter hurdles, the 400-meter hurdles and the Decathlon.
Remarkably, his accolades extend to the Carifta Games, where his name is etched in history as the most decorated athlete to grace the games. His medal tally, a staggering fifteen, comprises six gold, six silver and three bronze, a record that remains to this day.
Beyond his homeland, Houston has left an indelible mark on the global stage as a two-time Olympian. His journey includes representing Barbados in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, where he displayed his exceptional talents to the world, and again in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
As a coach, Houston's impact is equally profound. He has mentored and guided an impressive forty-one division one All-Americans. His coaching prowess has not only fostered individual successes, but also produced a national champion in the Triple jump at the NCAA championships.
In his new role, Houston assumes the mantle of leadership for the vertical and horizontal jumps, as well as the multi-events.
Angel, expressed the team's excitement "We are thrilled and honored to welcome Victor as a member of the UNC Bear family. His journey through top-tier programs such as Ohio State University, Texas Tech, Iowa, and Alabama is a testament to his coaching ability. With over forty-one division one All-Americans to his credit and a national champion, Victor knows what it takes to achieve at the highest level. His commitment to excellence aligns with the vision and direction that I have established for this program. I am honored to have him as a member of our staff."
Quotes from Victor Houston, Associate Head Coach
"First, I would like to thank our Athletic Director Darren Dunn for providing the opportunity for me to become a part of the UNC Bear family and placing Director of Track and Field Wayne Angel in the position to be the driving force in getting me here."
"I have known Coach Angel for the better part of two decades from the time he was in the Big Ten conference at the University of Iowa and the University of Illinois as well as Wichita State and Tennessee Tech. We both coached under the late James Grant at the University of Iowa and forged a special bond between the both of us as the years went by."
"Coach Angel is one of the best coaches that I have known over my years of coaching collegiate track and field, and I am sure the combination of his excellent coaching and recruiting skills coupled with my unique skill sets will allow us to do important things together. My main goal is to assist Coach Angel in moving the program forward in the Big Sky and beyond. I want to come here and give Coach Angel, the staff, and the team the best of me so that we can move forward and do wonderful things together."
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT HOUSTON
"Victor Houston is an outstanding young coach who has an incredible passion for the sport of track and field. He has a vast knowledge and understanding of the jumps and more importantly he brings great energy and enthusiasm to the University of Northern Colorado." - Mike Holloway-Head Track and Field Coach/XC Univ of Florida - 2020 Olympic Coach and 12-time NCAA National Champions
"Victor Houston has shown throughout his career an ability to develop, prepare, and coach student-athletes to compete at their best when it matters most. He will elevate his event group at the University of Northern Colorado and support Coach Angel's mission to develop a Championship level program." - Layne Anderson - Former Head Track & Field/XC Coach the University of Iowa; Director of Sports Performance Boost Treadmill's
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"Victor is a talented coach with a proven record of success. His ability to attract and develop quality student athletes will play a significant role in the vision that Coach Angel has for UNC."
Erik Jenkins - Director of Track and Field/XC University of South Florida
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"Victor is an amazing Coach and will be an amazing addition to the Big Sky." - Erin Tucker-Director of Track and Field/XC - University of Eastern Washington
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Houston, a former celebrated athlete hailing from St. Michael, Barbados, assumes the role of Associate Head Track and Field coach, announced by Director of Track and Field, Wayne Angel.
Before joining UNC, Houston completed a five -year coaching stint at The Ohio State University, where his contributions were instrumental in winning six Big Ten team titles, as well as two top four team finishes at the NCAA championships.
Victor Houston, a name synonymous with excellence, boasts an extraordinary career that transcends many borders, a custodian of Barbados national pride, he holds multiple national records, including the 60-meter hurdles, the 400-meter hurdles and the Decathlon.
Remarkably, his accolades extend to the Carifta Games, where his name is etched in history as the most decorated athlete to grace the games. His medal tally, a staggering fifteen, comprises six gold, six silver and three bronze, a record that remains to this day.
Beyond his homeland, Houston has left an indelible mark on the global stage as a two-time Olympian. His journey includes representing Barbados in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, where he displayed his exceptional talents to the world, and again in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
As a coach, Houston's impact is equally profound. He has mentored and guided an impressive forty-one division one All-Americans. His coaching prowess has not only fostered individual successes, but also produced a national champion in the Triple jump at the NCAA championships.
In his new role, Houston assumes the mantle of leadership for the vertical and horizontal jumps, as well as the multi-events.
Angel, expressed the team's excitement "We are thrilled and honored to welcome Victor as a member of the UNC Bear family. His journey through top-tier programs such as Ohio State University, Texas Tech, Iowa, and Alabama is a testament to his coaching ability. With over forty-one division one All-Americans to his credit and a national champion, Victor knows what it takes to achieve at the highest level. His commitment to excellence aligns with the vision and direction that I have established for this program. I am honored to have him as a member of our staff."
Quotes from Victor Houston, Associate Head Coach
"First, I would like to thank our Athletic Director Darren Dunn for providing the opportunity for me to become a part of the UNC Bear family and placing Director of Track and Field Wayne Angel in the position to be the driving force in getting me here."
"I have known Coach Angel for the better part of two decades from the time he was in the Big Ten conference at the University of Iowa and the University of Illinois as well as Wichita State and Tennessee Tech. We both coached under the late James Grant at the University of Iowa and forged a special bond between the both of us as the years went by."
"Coach Angel is one of the best coaches that I have known over my years of coaching collegiate track and field, and I am sure the combination of his excellent coaching and recruiting skills coupled with my unique skill sets will allow us to do important things together. My main goal is to assist Coach Angel in moving the program forward in the Big Sky and beyond. I want to come here and give Coach Angel, the staff, and the team the best of me so that we can move forward and do wonderful things together."
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT HOUSTON
"Victor Houston is an outstanding young coach who has an incredible passion for the sport of track and field. He has a vast knowledge and understanding of the jumps and more importantly he brings great energy and enthusiasm to the University of Northern Colorado." - Mike Holloway-Head Track and Field Coach/XC Univ of Florida - 2020 Olympic Coach and 12-time NCAA National Champions
"Victor Houston has shown throughout his career an ability to develop, prepare, and coach student-athletes to compete at their best when it matters most. He will elevate his event group at the University of Northern Colorado and support Coach Angel's mission to develop a Championship level program." - Layne Anderson - Former Head Track & Field/XC Coach the University of Iowa; Director of Sports Performance Boost Treadmill's
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"Victor is a talented coach with a proven record of success. His ability to attract and develop quality student athletes will play a significant role in the vision that Coach Angel has for UNC."
Erik Jenkins - Director of Track and Field/XC University of South Florida
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"Victor is an amazing Coach and will be an amazing addition to the Big Sky." - Erin Tucker-Director of Track and Field/XC - University of Eastern Washington
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