Track & Field | August 28, 2024
Extremely accomplished track and field coach Milton Mallard has been named USC’s assistant coach for distances and associate head coach for cross country, it was announced by Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Quincy Watts today (Aug. 28).
Mallard coached at Texas A&M from 2011-12 and from 2018-23 developing nine NCAA Champions, seven USATF National Champions and 27 Conference champions.
Mallard spent the 2023-24 season at UTEP as the associate head coach of track and field. He helped lead his athletes to six school records in his time at UTEP.
“It is with great excitement that we welcome coach Milton Mallard as our new distance and cross country coach here at USC,” said Watts. “Coach Mallard has an impressive track record, having coached some of the most successful student-athletes in NCAA history. We are truly thrilled and honored to have him join our staff, and we look forward to the incredible impact he will have on our program and our student-athletes.”
“I want to express my sincere gratitude to coach Watts, the USC administration and the entire USC community for the warm welcome extended to me and my family,” said Mallard. “Having had the privilege of working at several esteemed programs over the years, I am truly excited and blessed to embark on this new journey at USC. The university stands as a pillar of excellence both on and off the field, and I look forward to collaborating with exceptional student-athletes and colleagues. Fight On!”
While at Texas A&M, Mallard served as an assistant coach for the sprints, middle distances and relays, while leading the charge for the Aggies recruiting efforts. One of the 46 NCAA All-Americans that Mallard helped develop is the USA record-holder in the women’s 800m race, Athing Mu, who clocked 1:55.21 in winning the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In her one season at Texas A&M under Mallard, Mu was a four-time All-American and a three-time NCAA champion. She set 11 all-time top-12 mark, including six all-time collegiate records. Also, Brandon Miller won the 2022 NCAA indoor 800m title and the 2021 SEC 800m title-the fourth time in five seasons a Texas A&M athlete won the title.
During the shortened 2020 season his athletes earned 11 All-America honors and two SEC indoor event titles. Devin Dixon…
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