GSU ATHLETICS ANNOUNCE ADDING MEN'S/WOMEN'S INDOOR-OUTDOOR TRACK PROGRAMS. GSU's JOHN NIENDORF NAMED HEAD COACH

UNIVERSITY PARK, IL - Governors State University Athletic Director Tony Bates announced today the addition of the Men's/Women's Indoor and Outdoor Track programs competing in the CCAC and NAIA and to begin team competition in the 2023-2024 seasons.

Bates also announced that GSU Head Men's/Women's Cross Country Coach John Niendorf will add the head coaching duties of indoor and outdoor track for the Jaguars.

"Coach John has done such a wonderful job with the Women's and Men's Cross Country team that it was seamless for me to make him in charge of Men's/Women's Track and Field as well. He has a passion that makes Student-Athletes want to run for him. I'm excited to watch the new team go!, said Bates.   

Niendorf is excited with the added coaching duties. "I am so grateful for the athletic department here at GSU for putting their confidence in me to start this track program. There is so much potential here at GSU for track and field and I can't wait to begin building it over the coming years. The plan that the athletic department has brought in to expand athletics is going to serve GSU immensely for years to come."