Custom Search Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has announced the hiring of Wilson Bailey as Interim Head Coach for the men's and women's cross country and track and field programs.
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Bailey was promoted after spending the last two seasons as an assistant coach to Quanette Ford. Ford led the Lions program for the past two-plus seasons after serving as an assistant coach from 2011-2013. Ford resigned to take the Head Women's Track and Field Coach position at East Stroudsburg University, where she was an All-American Triple jumper and a 2001 graduate from the institution.
"It is a bittersweet moment to lose Coach Ford to her alma mater," said Athletics Director Harry Stinson. "She made tremendous strides for our cross country/track & field programs and for that we thank her and will miss her. The sweet part of this opportunity is providing a leadership role for one of Lincoln's own, Wilson Bailey, who will serve as our interim. We know he will do an excellent job moving forward."
A 2013 graduate from Lincoln University, Bailey returned to his alma mater as Ford's assistant in 2016 following a successful career as a member of the Lions' cross country and track and field teams from 2009-13. While competing at Lincoln University, Bailey was named All-CIAA in 2011 & 2013 for his efforts at the CIAA Cross Country Championship. In addition, Bailey holds the school indoor record for the 3,000-meter run.
"We have already begun the search for a permanent head coach and we look forward to naming a new head coach in the coming weeks," Stinson concluded.