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In his second season on the UH coaching staff, Will Blackburn begins his first year as an assistant coach at the University of Houston in charge of the recruitment for field events and sprints. Blackburn also coaches the throwing events for both the men's and women's track and field teams, and assists Kyle Tellez in other field events. Blackburn began his coaching career after competing in the discus and javelin for the Cougars track and field team. He won the discus at the 2000 Texas Southern Relays and was the runner-up at the Conference USA Championships that season. He was Houston's top athlete in the 35-lb. weight throw as a freshman. He also threw the hammer during the outdoor campaign that year. When he returned for his sophomore season, he injured his back while lifting weights during preseason workouts in November. He missed the 1998 indoor season and competed in one event during the outdoor campaign before he ruptured a disk in his back. While earning his bachelor of science degree at UH, Blackburn was a member of the Dean's List, Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll and received an endowed athletics scholarship. He is pursuing a master's degree in sports administration. Before coming to Houston, Blackburn was a two-sport star in football and track and field at Dayton High School in Dayton, Texas. He was named the MVP for both teams and earned the school's Most Valuable Athlete Award as a senior. A native of El Paso, Texas, Blackburn's hobbies include lifting weights, playing golf and running. |
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