Hampton U.'s Holloway, Pierce on national stage

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY COACH MAURICE PIERCE
Courtesy Hampton U. Athletics

HAMPTON, Virginia  -- A week after hurdler Trey Holloway turned in one of the best performances in Hampton University track history, his coach, Maurice Pierce, was recognized by his peers for a coveted position.

Pierce, the director of track and field for the Pirates' men and women, was selected as an assistant coach for sprints, hurdles and relays for the U.S. men's team that will compete in the IAAF World Outdoor Championships in August in Beijing.

"A huge honor," Pierce said. "I wasn't even sure I was under consideration. This is big for Hampton and our program, and for me. The only thing bigger than coaching in the worlds is the Olympics. I hope one day they consider me for a spot on the Olympic team, if not coming up, maybe 2020."

Holloway finished third in the 60-meter hurdles at the recent NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Fayetteville, Ark., clocking a school-record 7.72 seconds in the finals and becoming the program's first indoor All-American honor since the athletic department moved up to Division I in 1995.

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