Perry, a 2000 graduate of the University of Texas, spent the past three years at Portland State, where he was responsible for coaching the decathlon, pole vault, and throwing events. Perry has coached six PSU students to All-Big Sky Conference honors, two junior USA Track and Field all-Americans, two National Strength and Conditioning all-Americans, and six NCAA Western Regional qualifiers. Perry also was part of a staff that saw members of its women's team break 35 school records.

In addition to Perry's work as a track and field coach, he has had experience with strength and conditioning centers across the country. He was a member of the sprints and hurdle developmental staff at the USA Track and Field High Performance Center in Indianapolis, managed a billion dollar sports club, Town Sports International New York Sports Club, in New York City, and was the weight lifting instructor at Portland State.

Perry, who is working toward his Master of Science degree in Sports Administration and Kinesiology at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, also was the women's assistant track and field coach at Odessa Junior College for two seasons.

COACHING PHILOSOPHY

"I believe in developing the character of people in the sport of Track and Field and Cross Country. I am certified by the United States Coaching Association and have attended clinics overseas. I coach every event on the track and stay current with training. Improvement and hard work is the key to success. We will work closely to identify goals, training plans, and will get better physically and mentally. All of these things combined with communication and the will to improve will help our personal performance."