Dylan Anderson named Head Track and Field/Cross Country Coach
Anderson joins the Purple Aces following six years at Erskine College
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville has tabbed Dylan Anderson as its Head Coach of Track and Field/Cross Country.
“The search process for the new leader of our Track and Field/Cross Country was very important for our department, and I am confident we found the right person for the job in Dylan Anderson!” exclaimed Director of Athletics Dr. Ziggy Sigfried. “We were impressed with Anderson’s knowledge, experience as a head coach, attention to detail, and his reputation in having an unmatched work ethic. Please join me in welcoming Coach Anderson to UE!”
“I am honored for the opportunity to be the next leader for the University of Evansville Cross Country and Track and Field program,” says Anderson. “I would like to thank Dr. Siegfried for granting me this incredible opportunity. At every step of the process, I knew that I fit in here at UE and I can’t wait to join this close-knit and hard-working athletic department and University.”
“I would like to thank Mark Peeler and Erskine College for an incredible six-year run that gave me so much room and grace to fail and grow as both a coach and a leader. My experiences there have uniquely prepared me for this role. I am ready to bring sustained excellence to a program that already has a rich history and tradition to build upon.”
Anderson comes to the Purple Aces after spending the past six years at Division II Erskine College in Due West, S.C. While with the Fleet, Anderson started the track and field programs before the 2019-20 season while taking over the cross country programs. In his six years, Anderson coached nine Conference of the Carolinas track and field champions, a conference runner-up cross country team, and a national qualifier in the men’s mile.
In Erskine’s inaugural indoor track and field conference championship, Anderson coached 2 All-Conference performances in the 3000-meter and 5000-meter races. The following year, he coached an individual cross-country Conference Champion, a conference champion in the 3000-meter and 5000-meter races during the indoor season, a conference champion in the 5000-meter race, an All-Conference performance in the 10,000-meter race, and an All-Conference performance in the 3000-meter steeplechase during the outdoor season.
In the 2021-2022 season, he coached one women’s All-Conference performer in cross country and one All-Conference performer in the outdoors men’s steeplechase. In the 2022-2023 season, Anderson coached one men’s All-Conference performer in cross country, and three All-Conference performers in outdoor track and field (400-meter hurdles, 1500m, and 3000m Steeplechase).
In his final season with the Fleet, Anderson coached the Male Track Athlete of the Year during the outdoor season and earned conference champions in the men’s 1500 meter, 500 meter, and 10,000 meter. He also coached a men’s conference championship in the 3000-meter steeplechase and All-Conference performances in the men’s 500-meter, 1500-meter, discus throw, and the women’s 800-meter and 1500-meter races during the outdoor season.
During the indoor season, Anderson coached a conference champion in the men’s mile race, and a conference champion in the women’s 800-meter race, all-conference performances in the men’s 3000-meter race and the distance medley relay along with all-region performances in the men’s 800-meter race and the distance medley relay.
Prior to his time at Erskine, Anderson was the Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach at the College of Charleston. In his Division I stop, Anderson assisted with the cross country team while also being the event coach for the team’s sprint and hurdle runners. During that time, Anderson coached the 400-meter hurdle school record holder for the Cougars.
Anderson came to the College of Charleston following a year and a half as the Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach at Division II Anderson University in Anderson, S.C. With the Trojans, Anderson coached an All-American in the 200-meter race and a national qualifier in the 100-meter dash while supervising the sprints, hurdles, and jumps events.
Anderson began his coaching career as an Assistant Cross Country Intern with Division II Francis Marion University. With the Patriots he interned with the cross country team while also serving as their strength and conditioning coach.
A native of Fort Pierce, Florida, Anderson earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management from North Greenville University while being a distance runner from 2013 to 2015. Anderson lives in Evansville with his fiancé Jayla, their two cats Snuggles and Slate, and their snake, Buddy. In his free time, Anderson enjoys running, watching the Miami Heat, and playing chess.
