Huskies promote Selwyn Maxwell to associate head coach of track and field

STORRS, Conn. – UConn Director of Cross Country and Track and Field Beth Alford-Sullivan has announced the promotion of Coach Selwyn Maxwell, Jr. to Associate Head Track & Field Coach (effective an amendment to his employee agreement). 09/04/24).

Coach Maxwell has been a key member of the UConn coaching staff for the past three years as an assistant track and field coach, working with the Huskies' sprinters, hurdlers and eventers. Since Coach Maxwell joined the coaching staff in 2021, both men's and women's track and field have won three BIG EAST indoor and outdoor championships, capturing the 2022-2024 championships.

Prior to UConn, Maxwell gained valuable coaching experience at the collegiate level, coaching at Amherst College for a year before spending three and a half years at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Coach Maxwell's career has come full circle so far as he served as captain of the men's track and field program for two years. Maxwell helped lead the Huskies to the 2013 indoor and outdoor Big East championships and the 2014 and 2015 American Athletics Conference indoor and outdoor championships. During his athletic career, Maxwell earned All-Big East and All-AAC honors, was the 2013 New England Indoor Champion in the 60-meter hurdles, and qualified for the NCAA East Regional four times in the 110-meter hurdles. Hurdling.

Quote from Coach Sullivan:

“I am pleased to announce this great promotion for Coach Maxwell. He showed up every day for the UConn track and field teams and worked hard. His daily impact on the program is felt by all staff, student-athletes and the UConn administration.” “He is a talented, motivated and dedicated young coach who will continue to thrive in the coaching ranks. I am proud to have his leadership on my team.”

Quote from Coach Maxwell

“I would like to thank Beth Alford-Sullivan, David Benedict, Catherine Zuppani and the rest of the athletic leadership team for their support and providing us with this incredible opportunity. “I am truly honored and excited to continue working with our student-athletes to achieve a high level of excellence.” I look forward to continuing to grow in this position within the team and athletic department.