University of Hartford Men's Track

Warren joined the University of Hartford in August 2015 as an assistant coach for track and field, overseeing the sprints, hurdles, and jumps. He was elevated to head coach of track & field/cross country in May 2016. Warren spent the previous four years at Ohio State University, where his primary responsibility was working with the Buckeyes' high jumpers. He also assisted with the team's multi-events. Under Warren's guidance, 10 student-athletes achieved personal bests in the high jump and multi-events. In his final season at Ohio State in 2014-15, Warren piloted four Buckeye jumpers to personal-best marks. Two of those student-athletes capped off that season by earning USTFCCCA Academic All-America honors. Overall, six of Warren's student-athletes scored at the Big Ten Indoor or Outdoor Championships while two advanced to the NCAA Regionals. Prior to landing at Ohio State, Warren coached at Southmont High School in Crawfordsville, Ind. Over the course of seven years, Warren produced four sectional champions and two regional champions in the high jump in addition to five high jump and five long jump regional qualifiers. Warren and Southmont received national recognition during his time there as Jonathan Christensen finished the 2011 season ranked No. 1 in the nation with a leap of 2.20 meters (7-2.50). In addition to becoming a two-time IATCCC Indoor State champion, a two-time IHSAA State Outdoor champion, and a first-place finisher at the 2011 Midwest Meet of Champions, Christensen broke school, county, conference, sectional, and regional records under Warren's leadership. Warren competed collegiately at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Ind., before spending one year at Kansas State University. A four-time NCCAA All-American and a two-time NAIA All-American as a high jumper at Bethel, Warren was twice crowned a NCCAA national champion and was also an NAIA national champion. As a rookie, he capped an undefeated freshman season by winning the 2000 NAIA Outdoor National Championship. His high jump mark at Bethel still stands as the program's school record. A native of Argos, Ind., Warren is a USATF Level I certified coach. Warren File: (As an athlete) (As a coach) Richard Warren joined the University of Hartford in August 2015 as an assistant coach for track and field, overseeing the sprints, hurdles, and jumps. He was elevated to head coach of track & field/cross country in May 2016. Warren spent the previous four years at Ohio State University, where his primary responsibility was working with the Buckeyes' high jumpers. He also assisted with the team's multi-events. Under Warren's guidance, 10 student-athletes achieved personal bests in the high jump and multi-events.