Beth Alford-Sullivan Named USTFCCCA Northeast Region Men's Coach of the Year
STORRS, Conn.- Beth Alford-Sullivan has been named the 2025 NCAA Division I Indoor Northeast Region Men's Coach of the Year, the association announced Thursday.
Coach Alford-Sullivan has continued to elevate the UConn men's track & field program to incredible heights. Under Coach Alford-Sullivan's coaching and leadership, the UConn men's track & field program won their fourth consecutive indoor BIG EAST Championship with 236.5 points. Coach Alford-Sullivan and the Huskies dominated the meet from start to finish, highlighted by 5 BIG EAST Champions, and 19 All BIG-EAST performances.
In her third season at the helm, Coach Alford-Sullivan has continued to lead the Huskies to historic achievements, with the men's track & field team being the top-ranked team in the Northeast Region. Under Coach Alford-Sullivan's elite leadership, the Huskies earned two All-America honors last week at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track & Field Championships. The UConn men's track & field squad also set four new indoor school records throughout the indoor season.
Quote from Head Coach Beth Alford-Sullivan:
"It is an honor to represent UConn, my team, staff and the Northeast region with this award. Indoor track and field is strong in the Northeast with many successful programs. To be at the helm of this UConn program is exciting as it continues to win and move the dial forward!!!
UConn kicks off their outdoor track & field season tomorrow in Atlanta, Georgia at the Yellow Jacket Invitational hosted by Georgia Tech University.
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