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James Milholen
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
James Milholen was announced as a track and field assistant coach by Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Travis Geopfert on August 20, 2024.
Milholen comes from Adams State University in Alamosa, Co., where he was the assistant coach for sprints, hurdles, relays and jumps. Last season he helped coach the women’s team to a NCAA Division II indoor national championship along with a runner-up finish at the outdoor championship. Milholen also oversaw 10 All-Americans and four new school records.
“James developed into a terrific quarter miler in the NCAA system and is now proving himself to be an equally impressive coach at this level as well,” Geopfert said. “He's got a great eye for talent and can connect with these young athletes as he has lived hit himself as an NCAA All-American. He's going to bring some great energy and experience to our sprints group.”
Milholen graduated from Arkansas in 2022 after four years with five NCAA All-American honors and as a three-time All-SEC athlete. In the classroom he was a three-time All-SEC Scholar and an NCAA Academic All-American. He attended the University of Colorado for his graduate degree in 2023 and after graduating competed professionally at the 2023 outdoor and 2024 indoor USATF Track and Field Championship. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a master’s of science in Organizational Leadership.
Coaching Experience
Athlete Honors
Education
Milholen comes from Adams State University in Alamosa, Co., where he was the assistant coach for sprints, hurdles, relays and jumps. Last season he helped coach the women’s team to a NCAA Division II indoor national championship along with a runner-up finish at the outdoor championship. Milholen also oversaw 10 All-Americans and four new school records.
“James developed into a terrific quarter miler in the NCAA system and is now proving himself to be an equally impressive coach at this level as well,” Geopfert said. “He's got a great eye for talent and can connect with these young athletes as he has lived hit himself as an NCAA All-American. He's going to bring some great energy and experience to our sprints group.”
Milholen graduated from Arkansas in 2022 after four years with five NCAA All-American honors and as a three-time All-SEC athlete. In the classroom he was a three-time All-SEC Scholar and an NCAA Academic All-American. He attended the University of Colorado for his graduate degree in 2023 and after graduating competed professionally at the 2023 outdoor and 2024 indoor USATF Track and Field Championship. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a master’s of science in Organizational Leadership.
Coaching Experience
- Track & Field Assistant Coach, Adams State University (2023-24)
- Track & Field Assistant Coach, K-State (2024-present)
Athlete Honors
- Competed at 2023 outdoor, 2024 indoor USATF Track and Field Championship
- Five-time NCAA All-American
- Three-time All-SEC athlete
- Three-time All-SEC scholar / NCAA Academic All-American
Education
- Bachelor's in Political Science, University of Arkansas, 2022
- Master's in Organizational Leadership, University of Colorado, 2023
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