From Emory University Athletics

Emory University Track and Field Head Coach John Curtin has announced the hiring of MedaLana Smith as the team's Assistant Coach for throws, starting with the 2014-15 campaign.

"I know I speak for all of the athletes and staff when I say we are thrilled to be adding MedaLana Smith to the Emory Track and Field family," said Curtin.  "She has had competitive experience as well as the coaching knowledge in all the throwing events.  MedaLana will bring leadership and a new direction to our throws program."

Smith comes to Emory from the University of Mount Olive, a Division II program, where she served as the Assistant Coach of the Track and Field Team since 2011.   Prior to that, she was a volunteer assistant at High Point University and an intern Strength and Conditioning Coach with Division I High Point University, while earning her Masters of Science in Sports Studies.  Smith also served as an Assistant Track and Field Coach at Messiah College, her alma mater, from 2006-08.

Smith earned her Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Messiah in 2006, recording top-ten marks in the program's history in the shot put, hammer throw and discus throw, and serving as a team captain.