Hawkins spent her last season at Campbell University coaching the Men’s and Women’s Jumps and Multis at Campbell University. Her immediate success was evident as she was part of the coaching staff for the 2023 Men’s and Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Runner Up teams. Under her guidance, 7 athletes received All-Conference honors in the Long Jump and Triple Jump. One of her athletes became the Big South Champion, Big South Record Holder, and School Record Holder in the Triple Jump with a mark of 16.00m
During the 5 years spent at New Mexico Highlands University, Hawkins served as the Woman’s Sprints, Jumps, Hurdles and Multis Coach. She coached conferenced champions and athletes who received All-RMAC and All-American honors. Hawkins guided several Division II All-Americans in the Long Jump, Triple Jump, and High Jump. Notably, she coached a National Champion and Bronze Medalist in the Triple Jump, as well as a Bronze Medalist in the High Jump at the Division II National Championship.
While at Florida State, Hawkins worked with the Men’s and Women’s Sprinters and Hurdlers. Her coaching contributed to the 2018 Men’s and Women’s Indoor Championship Team and the Men’s Outdoor ACC Championship Team. She coached athletes who earned All-ACC and 1st and 2nd All-American honors in various events. Two of the athletes she worked with competed in the IAAF World Junior Championships, representing the USA in the 100m and 100m hurdles.
High School Career:
Before her collegiate coaching career, Hawkins coached track and field at Woodlawn High School and Huffman High School in Birmingham, Alabama. Her athletes achieved impressive results, including 16-time state champion and 5-time New Balance National Champion in the 60m, 100m and 200m. She also led an athlete who competed on the IAAF World Youth Team, earning third place in the 100mn. She also participated in other IAAF World Junior Championships.
Athletic Background:
Hawkins attended Alabama State University on a track and field scholarship, where she was a Jumper and Sprinter. During her time at ASU, she was a part of four championship teams and was named All- SWAC all four years. In 2008, she became the SWAC champion in the Long Jump. Hawking was recognized as the Most Valuable Field Performer in the SWAC and Most Valuable Runner for Alabama State. After graduating, she continued her involvement in coaching by becoming a volunteer Coach at ASU, contributing to another championship title.
Education:
Myra Hawkins earned a B.S. in Physical Education from Alabama State University and M.ED in Special Education from Grand Canyon University.
Overall, Myra has had a highly successful coaching career with remarkable achievements at both the collegiate and high school levels. Her expertise in the jumps, sprints, and hurdles has led to the development of numerous successful athletes and championship teams.
