Aydlette, Thill Join CofC Track & Field Coaching Staff
8/17/2017 4:24:00 PM | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track & Field
CHARLESTON, S.C. - The College of Charleston track & field program announced two key additions this week, revealing Josh Aydlette as the team's new assistant coach for throws, and Brian Thill as a volunteer assistant for the distance events.
Aydlette most recently served at the University of Hawaii, but is no stranger to the Lowcountry after previous stints with Charleston Southern as both a coach and a student. In three years with the Rainbow Warriors, he helped guide two athletes to the NCAA West Preliminary Round, the eighth and ninth such-appearances in Hawaii school history. He also led freshman Haleigh Sudbeck to the USATF Junior Championships.
"The stars aligned for both of us from a timing perspective to make this work," head coach Amy Seago said. "I've known Josh for years, and to me he made total sense. He's a phenomenal coach and an even better person, and everybody he's worked with has loved having him on staff. I feel very excited to have him on staff."
"It's very exciting to come back home after three years," Aydlette said. "A lot has changed to be sure, but when I saw that the College had an opening, I jumped all over it. As much as I loved Hawaii, I love Charleston even more. There's a great group here that I can't wait to get started with, and I know we're headed for some big things."
Before his time on the island, Aydlette spent a decade as the throws coach for Charleston Southern, his alma mater. During his tenure, his throwers broke 20 school records and secured 35 Big South all-conference championships. He also had a previous three-year stint at Roanoke College, where he helped the Maroons to three individual conference championships.
Aydlette was named to the Big South all-decade team. As a standout thrower for the Bucs, he went undefeated in the weight throw against Big South opponents during his career. He won five Big South championships in total and was named to the all-conference team 13 times. Aydlette was the first athlete in Big South Track & Field history to win the same event at the conference championship in all four years of his eligibility.
Joining Aydlette is Brian Thill, a former collegiate cross country runner who works full-time at the nearby South Carolina Aquarium.
"I really liked what I saw from Brian. He's had good experiences as an athlete, and he's got an obvious drive to try and make an impact for this program. He's got the skills that will help us continue to improve, so we're thrilled to have him," Seago said.
A Minnesota native, Thill formerly ran for the University of Alaska Anchorage and the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, majoring in Natural Resource Management. An avid runner, Thill says his daughter, who's begun running for a local club, reinvigorated his competitive spirit and led him to coaching.
"I'm really excited for this chance to learn from Coach Seago and return to a team setting," Thill said. "Working so close by, I've always followed the program from a distance, so to have the chance to start to give back and help these great student-athletes is a great opportunity that I'm very thankful for."
Aydlette most recently served at the University of Hawaii, but is no stranger to the Lowcountry after previous stints with Charleston Southern as both a coach and a student. In three years with the Rainbow Warriors, he helped guide two athletes to the NCAA West Preliminary Round, the eighth and ninth such-appearances in Hawaii school history. He also led freshman Haleigh Sudbeck to the USATF Junior Championships.
"The stars aligned for both of us from a timing perspective to make this work," head coach Amy Seago said. "I've known Josh for years, and to me he made total sense. He's a phenomenal coach and an even better person, and everybody he's worked with has loved having him on staff. I feel very excited to have him on staff."
"It's very exciting to come back home after three years," Aydlette said. "A lot has changed to be sure, but when I saw that the College had an opening, I jumped all over it. As much as I loved Hawaii, I love Charleston even more. There's a great group here that I can't wait to get started with, and I know we're headed for some big things."
Before his time on the island, Aydlette spent a decade as the throws coach for Charleston Southern, his alma mater. During his tenure, his throwers broke 20 school records and secured 35 Big South all-conference championships. He also had a previous three-year stint at Roanoke College, where he helped the Maroons to three individual conference championships.
Aydlette was named to the Big South all-decade team. As a standout thrower for the Bucs, he went undefeated in the weight throw against Big South opponents during his career. He won five Big South championships in total and was named to the all-conference team 13 times. Aydlette was the first athlete in Big South Track & Field history to win the same event at the conference championship in all four years of his eligibility.
Joining Aydlette is Brian Thill, a former collegiate cross country runner who works full-time at the nearby South Carolina Aquarium.
"I really liked what I saw from Brian. He's had good experiences as an athlete, and he's got an obvious drive to try and make an impact for this program. He's got the skills that will help us continue to improve, so we're thrilled to have him," Seago said.
A Minnesota native, Thill formerly ran for the University of Alaska Anchorage and the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, majoring in Natural Resource Management. An avid runner, Thill says his daughter, who's begun running for a local club, reinvigorated his competitive spirit and led him to coaching.
"I'm really excited for this chance to learn from Coach Seago and return to a team setting," Thill said. "Working so close by, I've always followed the program from a distance, so to have the chance to start to give back and help these great student-athletes is a great opportunity that I'm very thankful for."
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