Dave Hogan is entering his first year as head coach of the Whittier College track and field programs.  He brings 29 years of coaching experience with 23 years in track and 10 years in football. His last 12 years have been in track at Valley Christian in Cerritos and he has been the head coach since 2000. He built that program from 57 athletes to 108 and has finished in the top ten for both boys and girls the last two years. Hogan specializes in the throws and sprints and has coached 13 CIF champions during that time. The program has sent 16 athletes to compete in college in the last 6 years.

Greg Phillips
Assistant Coach
gphillips@whittier.edu

Greg Phillips holds a M.S. Degree in Physical Education and competed in cross country and track & field at the NCAA DI level. He enters his 22nd season as a track & field coach and has sent 22 Whittier College student-athletes to the NCAA Championships on one or more occasions. In addition, four teams have earned National ranking.

Dr. Ann Hickey holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology with a specialization in sport psychology from the University of Southern California.  She received her B.A. from Whittier College, where she was all-Conference in the high jump and long jump.  She was also the head track and field coach for Mayfield Senior School, in Pasadena, California, for three years.  She currently works as a sport psychology consultant and teaches two classes at Whittier College.

Justin Grasmeyer
Assistant Coach
Throws

Justin Grasmeyer is entering his first season as an assistant coach for the Whittier College Track and Field Program.  He is a 2006 graduate of Calvin College where he was a two-time All-American (2004-05) in the discus.  He was All-Conference four years and won a conference championship in 2004. He was also a two-time scholastic All-American.  He is currently attending the Southern California University of Health Sciences-Chiropractic.

Luis Ibarra
Assistant Coach
Distance/Middle-Distance

Luis Ibarra is Whittier's school record holder for the 3000m Steeplechase (9:10) and competes for Nike Team Run LA. He is a three time qualifier for the Mexican National Track & Field Championships and competed in the NCAA DIII National Championships.

Ty Wynn
Assistant Coach
Sprints/Jumps/Multi-Events
twynn@whittier.edu

Ty Wynn holds a M.A. Degree in Physical Education. He was a four time NAIA All-American in the Decathlon while attending Azusa Pacific University and has coached at the community college level. He has also taught courses in Olympic weight training, Circuit weight training, and Relaxation/Flexibility Fitness.