Indian Hills Community College (Ottumwa) Men's Track & Field

Aliyah Simmons, a former National Champion with the Indian Hills Women's Track & Field team, will return to the Warriors as an assistant coach on Brent Ewing's staff. Simmons will assist with the women's track & field distance and middle distance groups. Simmons returns to Ottumwa after a standout collegiate career on the track. Simmons, who began her college career at Northwest Missouri State University, starred for the Warriors during the 2021-22 campaign. Simmons set five school records, four that stand to this day, on her way to becoming the program's first-ever female national champion. Simmons captured the 2022 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Women's Indoor Track & Field National Championship in the 800m in Pittsburg, KS. In one season with the Warriors, Simmons was a four-time NJCAA All-American and was recognized as the Indian Hills Student-Athlete of the Year. "Aliyah is arguably the most recognizable face in the history of our women's program," stated Ewing. "Having a former national champion and Indian Hills Student-Athlete of the Year on staff is a game changer. Her positive attitude and compassion for helping people will make an instant impact on our program. We are entering a new phase of our program where the women's middle distance will become a key area of our success. I couldn't think of a better person to bring on staff to help us during such an exciting transition." After completing her tenure at Indian Hills, Simmons was a member of the Iowa State University Women's Track & Field team before finishing her collegiate career at Texas State University. "I'm extremely excited to be able to return back to Indian Hills," Simmons stated, "a place that became a fostering home away from home where I was able to become the first women's National Champion in the 800-meter while balancing my academics and athletics." Simmons was a two-time Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) Academic All-Region selection and was named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll at Iowa State. "This amazing opportunity to return back as a coach and give back is what warms my heart the most," added Simmons. "In addition to being a coach, I get the opportunity to train and share the experience with Coach Ewing once again. I am super grateful for this opportunity and cannot wait to see what the future holds. I love to remind myself to be where my feet are and remain present and I'm happy that my feet are here." Simmons received an Associate of Science degree in Psychology at Indian Hills and is currently working to a degree in Applied Arts & Sciences from Texas State.

Former Indian Hills Men's Track & Field standout Justin Walden is set to return to the program as a volunteer assistant coach for the 2025-26 campaign. Walden will assist with the men's sprints program. A two-year member of the Indian Hills Track & Field squad, Walden returns to the Warriors after a standout collegiate career, both in the classroom and on the track. Walden starred for the Warriors from 2020-22, qualifying seven times for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Championships while earning All-American honors for the Warriors. Academically, Walden was a two-time member of the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) Academic All-Region team. "Justin Walden brings first-hand experience of what it's like to be a Warrior legend," stated head coach Brent Ewing. "Justin built himself into an ICCAC Athlete of the Year and one of the best sprinters to ever come through our program. He happens to be one of the best people and highest character individuals our program has ever seen as well. His knowledge of the sport and first-hand experience as an IHCC and NCAA D1 athlete will be incredibly valuable for our program." Walden, who was a five-time NJCAA All-Region 11 selection and was named the 2022 ICCAC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year, completed his collegiate career at the University of North Texas. Walden ran two seasons with the Mean Green, earning All-AAC Third-Team honors in 2024. "Coming back to Indian Hills is truly a blessing and a full-circle moment," stated Walden. "This is where part of my journey began, where I learned to chase big dreams and put in the work to achieve them. Now, I'm here to help the next generation dream bigger, work harder, and believe they can accomplish anything they set their mind to. I'm ready and excited for what's ahead - let's go Warriors!" Walden earned an Associate of Arts & Sciences degree from Indian Hills before earning a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from North Texas.

Former Indian Hills standout Caleb Cowles was named an Assistant Coach of the track & field program in October, 2023, and was promoted to Head Assistant Coach in August, 2025. Cowles oversees jumps and hurdles within the program. In just his second season with the Warriors, Cowles continued to help lead the program to new heights. 15 individuals hit national qualifying marks under Cowles' guidance to reach both the indoor and outdoor national championships. The Warriors secured four All-American honors, including national runner-up performances from Triston Miller (Heptathlon) and Dymonde Nave (60m Hurdles). Between the indoor and outdoor seasons, both on the men's and women's sides, Cowles helped guide more than 20 top-10 school record performances. In his inaugural season at Indian Hills, Cowles helped lead the Warriors to a coveted NJCAA DI Men's Indoor Track & Field National Championship. Cowles oversaw a jumps and hurdles program that earned 17 bids to the indoor and outdoor national championships while earning six All-American awards, including four-time All-American Triston Miller and women's outdoor 100-meter hurdle national runner-up Dymonde Nave. Between the men's and women's programs, the Warriors broke eight jumps/hurdles school records while tallying 25 total top-five performances. A former standout at Indian Hills, Cowles was a National Junior College Athletiic Association (NJCAA) National Qualifier in the high jump during both the 2019 indoor and outdoor campaigns. Cowles owns the second-best mark in school history in both the indoor and outdoor high jump events, clearing a mark of at least 2.00-meters in each. "Caleb is going to be the perfect compliment to our coaching staff," stated head coach Brent Ewing upon Cowles' hiring. "Following his time as a student-athlete at Indian Hills, he had the opportunity to compete and coach under one of the best NCAA Division II staffs in the country while at Minnesota State Mankato. One thing that really stands out to me about Caleb is his desire to grow and learn. It's evident that he is very passionate and excited to work at a place he once called home as a student-athlete." Following his time at Indian Hills, Cowles moved on to NCAA Division II Minnesota State University, Mankato, competing for three seasons, placing in the top-10 multiple times in the high jump in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Championships. Cowles previously served as an assistant to the track and field coaching staff at Minnesota State University, Mankato as part of an internship process during the 2021-22 season. Cowles worked in areas such as recruiting, event management, and training programs. A native of Bloomfield, IA, Cowles has gained valuable experience as part of the USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships Meet Operations Crew for the past five seasons while also serving as an Iowa High School State Track Vertical and Horizontal Jumps official. Cowles has also served as an official for the USATF Iowa Games, the USATF Master's Championships, the Drake Relays, Iowa State University Track & Field, and Mankato East High School. Cowles received a bachelor's degree in Sport Management with a minor in Athletic Coaching from Minnesota State University, Mankato and is currently working towards a master's degree.