Dr. Hillary Holmes
Assistant Coach (Combined Events, High Jump)
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Experience
Cornell University
Alma Mater
Formal
Style
Coaching Intelligence
Biography
Hillary Holmes joined the High Point University track & field staff in July 2022 to coach the high jump and combined events. In her first three years at HPU, there have been Five HPU school records, 16 Big South Conference 1st place finishes, Six NCAA First-Round Qualifiers, Three NCAA Qualifiers and One NCAA First-Team All-American. Prior to joining the staff at HPU, Holmes coached at Auburn University from 2020-22 where she made contributions to the combined events and jumps. Holmes earned her PhD in Biomechanics from Auburn in 2022. Prior, she completed a Master of Science in Human Performance from the University of Florida in 2017. She is certified in strength and conditioning through the US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) and has her CSCS through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Holmes graduated from Cornell University in 2016 as team captain.
Coaching Philosophy
Holmes combines scientific rigor with proven results, leveraging her PhD in Biomechanics to optimize athlete performance through data-driven training methods. She believes in developing complete athletes who excel both technically and physically, as evidenced by her focus on combined events and her emphasis on strength and conditioning certifications.
Known For
Program Culture
The program emphasizes both academic and athletic excellence, with a strong focus on technical precision and scientific training methods. Under Holmes' leadership, athletes are expected to be students of their events, understanding the biomechanical principles behind their performance while striving for conference and national-level competition.
Career Path
Competed at Cornell University where she served as team captain, graduated in 2016
Auburn University
Recruiting Priorities
- •Athletes with multi-event potential or versatility
- •Students who value academic excellence alongside athletic achievement
- •Recruits interested in science-based training approaches
Overview
Biography
Hillary Holmes joined the High Point University track & field staff in July 2022 to coach the high jump and combined events. In her first three years at HPU, there have been Five HPU school records, 16 Big South Conference 1st place finishes, Six NCAA First-Round Qualifiers, Three NCAA Qualifiers and One NCAA First-Team All-American. Prior to joining the staff at HPU, Holmes coached at Auburn University from 2020-22 where she made contributions to the combined events and jumps. Holmes earned her PhD in Biomechanics from Auburn in 2022. Prior, she completed a Master of Science in Human Performance from the University of Florida in 2017. She is certified in strength and conditioning through the US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) and has her CSCS through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Holmes graduated from Cornell University in 2016 as team captain.
Coaching Philosophy
Holmes combines scientific rigor with proven results, leveraging her PhD in Biomechanics to optimize athlete performance through data-driven training methods. She believes in developing complete athletes who excel both technically and physically, as evidenced by her focus on combined events and her emphasis on strength and conditioning certifications.
Known For
Program Culture
The program emphasizes both academic and athletic excellence, with a strong focus on technical precision and scientific training methods. Under Holmes' leadership, athletes are expected to be students of their events, understanding the biomechanical principles behind their performance while striving for conference and national-level competition.
Career
Career Path
Competed at Cornell University where she served as team captain, graduated in 2016
Auburn University
Recruiting Intel
Recruiting Priorities
- •Athletes with multi-event potential or versatility
- •Students who value academic excellence alongside athletic achievement
- •Recruits interested in science-based training approaches
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