'Track of Champions' Unveiled on Saturday
LYNCHBURG, Va. --- The Jack M. Toms '69
Track of Champions was dedicated Saturday to honor a legendary
coach.
The dedication took place at about 4:45 p.m. during halftime of a
men's soccer game against Bridgewater College on Shellenberger
Field during Homecoming activities.
Dr. Toms retired this summer from his position as men's head cross
country and men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field
coach after 31 years. The most successful coach in the history of
the athletic program, Dr. Toms built his teams into national
powerhouses, dominating the ODAC and finishing strong in the
region. He remains as athletic director.
Dr. Toms is one of six inductees who will be enshrined in the U.S.
Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA)
Hall of Fame later this year.
While building his teams, he has overseen the steady progress of
the Hornet athletic department as a whole. Lynchburg annually
boasts multiple conference championships, All-Americans, and NCAA
title contenders. Last fall, the LC program ranked ninth overall in
the Learfield III Cup.
Dr. Toms was named Coach of the Year 68 times by the Old Dominion
Athletic Conference (ODAC ) and 26 times by the NCAA
South/Southeast Region.
This release is courtesy of the Lynchburg College
communications and marketing department.