<p>Processedout, can you turn on your PM function so I can send you a Private Message. I have some questions about your son's DIII running. Thanks. Or-PM me.</p>
<p>Wheaton College in MA has arguably the best DIII program, and this coming year they are bringing in Tom Manjicotti to coach sprints - he was Carl Lewis' assistant coach when he was at the University of Houston. The guy is a genius and his sprinters are always successful. In addition, Paul Souza is the jumps coach there and he is the former USA Olympic Team jumps coach.
Since my high school was in the town over from Wheaton (Wheaton is in Norton, MA) and Paul Souza went to my high school in the '70s (and jumped 7 feet back then) I had the privilege of working with him for the last few years. He might be the best track mind in all of DIII athletics and if your daughter really wants to improve in track, I say Wheaton is the place to be.</p>
<p>EDIT: The Wheaton girls team had a high jumper All-American this past winter who is a sophomore. I think she jumped 5'5" or so, so that could be some incentive for your daughter.</p>
<p>Ecliptica- glad you showed back up to help! You are the expert. Wheaton sounds like a great fit for this girl.</p>
<p>Hmmm...Maybe Wheaton (MA) can look forward to a bright future based on their coaching changes, but I can't see on what basis you could argue they have the best DIII program now. In the recent NCAA championship meet they finished tied for 44th place with 5 whole points.</p>
<p>All teams have "rebuilding" years. Maybe this is Wheaton's time.</p>
<p>There is no question that Williams is the gold standard for DIII New England T&F, However, if your athlete is a "B" student, Wheaton is a solid school (2005 saw one Rhodes and six Fulbright Scholars) with excellent coaching.</p>
<p>From school's website, () are mine:
Over a seven-year span, his (Coach Souza) women's squad has won eight national championships, (99,00,01,02,03 indoor and 01,02,03 outdoor) finished second four times and placed third twice</p>
<p>180 All-America honorees</p>
<p>Both coaches are USATF Level I and II certified</p>