North Greenville University Men's Track

Stober is a former NGU cross country runner, who graduated with a degree in Sport Management in May of 2012. While working in the athletic department at North Greenville, Stober also assisted former head coach Michael Bayne with track and field, coaching the Crusaders in several field events. I am blessed to have this opportunity. I look forward to working along side Coach Simms to improve both the cross country and track and field programs, says Stober about this opportunity. I would like to thank Micah Sepko, Jan McDonald, and Dr. Epting for this opportunity. God has truly blessed me and I am grateful to be part of such a wonderful school and athletic department. Coach Stober resides in Taylors, South Carolina and attends Taylors First Baptist Church.

Pickett Assistant Coach David Pickett is in his first season at North Greenville University as the assistant coach for track & field. He will directly oversee the sprints, hurdles, jumps, and assist with the middle distances for the Crusaders. Pickett comes to NGU after three years at Milligan College. At Milligan, Pickett coached a conference champion, multiple all-conference performers, and several school record holders in the sprints, hurdles, and multi-events. In his first season with the Buffaloes, Pickett coached Fitzroy Harris to the Appalachian Athletic Conference outdoor title in the 400-meter dash and guided Harris to All-Conference honors in the 200. He was also instrumental in the women's team winning the AAC Championship in the same season. A number of his student-athletes earned All-Conference Academic honors and were Dean's List recipients during his tenure. Along with his coaching duties, Pickett  lectured in the Human Performance and Exercise Science Department at Milligan.   Prior to Milligan, Pickett spent a season at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) as a volunteer assistant, working with the sprinters and hurdlers. While under the tutelage of Brandon Morton, he assisted in the coaching of six conference champions, 16 all-conference performers, three NCAA East Regional Qualifiers and two All-Academic performers. In addition, he co-coached a women's 4 x 100 relay team that qualified for the NCAA Championships. In 2013, Pickett privately coached former Howard University standout Christopher Harrison to a seventh-place finish in the 400 at the USA Indoor Championships. Pickett is a 2010 graduate of UNC Asheville where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness and was a top five all-time performer in the 60 meters. He also holds a Masters in Kinesiology and Sport Management from ETSU, and is a USA Track & Field Level 2 Coach in the sprints, hurdles and relays.