LAKELAND, Fla.—Southeastern University Track and Field Head Coach Nick Dodson was selected to serve as Team USA's head coach during the FISU World University Games this summer in Chengdu, China.
Initially, Dodson was selected as the team liaison for the games that were scheduled to take place in the Summer of 2021 but had been postponed due to ongoing health concerns.
"It's pretty cool just to be able to be selected to wear the colors," said Dodson. "It's something I dreamed of when running. To be part of a team that involves Team USA and wear the colors for international competition is special."
In October, Dodson served as the head coach for Team USA during the FISU America games in Merida, Mexico coaching six medalists including Southeastern's
Joseph Taylor who took Bronze in the 200.
The Summer and Winter World University Games are the largest global sports events for student-athletes. Held every two years in different cities around the world, they bring together thousands of athletes from over 150 countries and have a program that includes over 25 sports.
Characterized by a special atmosphere, an extensive sports program, diversity, gender equality, and high level of competition, FISU sports events are recognized stepping-stones for other major events at international and continental level.
The games are open to all student-athletes that have not been out of university or an equivalent institution for more than one year and are between the ages of 17 and 25.
"I'm excited to watch Team USA and see if we can finish toward the top of medal count and see how we fair in all the sports," said Dodson.
