Dr. Hillary Holmes

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.

Known For

Program Culture

The program under Dr. Holmes emphasizes academic and athletic excellence, with a strong foundation in scientific training methods and technical precision. Athletes are expected to embrace continuous learning and systematic development, as evidenced by the rapid accumulation of school records and NCAA qualifications in her short tenure.

Career Path

Recruiting Priorities

• •Academic excellence and coachability (given her Ivy League background and advanced degrees)
• •Athletes with multi-event potential or jumping ability who can develop systematically
• •Student-athletes who value scientific training approaches and technical development