Salisbury University Track Coaches Receive National Recognition

NEW ORLEANS – Salisbury University’s track and field program received national recognition Thursday when the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) honored two members of its coaching staff with regional awards.

Head coach Jim Jones was selected as the Mid-Atlantic Outdoor Men’s Region Coach of the Year, while assistant coach Jacob Shelton earned the Mid-Atlantic Men’s Region Assistant of the Year distinction.

The prestigious awards recognize excellence in coaching during the 2026 outdoor track and field season within the Mid-Atlantic region.