University of Delaware Athletics
Kenyetta Iyevbele Named Delaware Track & Field Assistant Coach
12/2/2021 3:00:00 PM | Track & Field
NEWARK, Del. – University of Delaware track & field interim head coach Ryan Waite announced the addition of assistant coach Kenyetta Iyevbele to his staff ahead of the 2021-22 campaign. In her new role, Iyevbele will be responsible for the oversight of sprints and distance events and will begin at Delaware on Dec. 1.
"I feel that this hire is going to make a huge difference in our program's growth and development," said Waite. "Kenyetta comes from a championship program and knows what it takes to reach the highest heights in our sport. Coach Henes and Coach Gags are two people that I highly respect in this profession and their glowing endorsement of Kenyetta convinced me even more that she is who we needed to hire. Can't wait to get to work with her!"
Iyevbele comes to Newark after most recently spending time (2020-21; 2015-16) as the volunteer assistant coach at her alma mater, North Carolina State University. She worked alongside United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year, Laurie Henes. Iyevbele helped Henes guide the 2021 women's cross country squad win its first-ever NCAA Championship a few weeks ago, along with being crowned NCAA Southeast Regional and ACC Champions while the track & field team were placed fifth at the ACC Championships last spring.
Prior to her second stint at NC State, Iyevbele served in the capacity of head track & field/cross country coach at The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. for two seasons (2017-2019). During her tenure, Iyevbele was responsible for developing and implementing training and strength and conditioning programs for jumps, sprints, middle-distance, and long-distance athletes. Her notable accomplishments in 2019 at the Ivy League Preparatory School League Championships include Boys & Girls Outdoor Track & Field third-place team finishes, Penn Relays 4x100m second-place finishers (boys) and 2019 Penn Relays 4x400m (boys) finishers. At the 2018 Championships, Iyevbele's boys and girls squads each earned the Outdoor Track & Field fourth and fifth place team finishes, respectively.
Post-collegiately, Iyevbele has been competing as a professional track and field runner with Tracksmith (running apparel sponsor)/ASP (Amateur Support Program), specializing in the 800m and 1500m events since March 2021, where she is an Olympic Trials 800m Qualifier. She is currently training for the 2021-23 World Championships, 2024 Olympic Trials and 2024 Paris Olympics. Iyevbele also worked with HOKA (running shoe sponsor) NJNY Track Club for four years (2016-20).
Iyevbele also has an accomplished collegiate resume highlighted by her standout career competing for NC State's track & field/cross country programs. Her accolades include Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field 800m and Distance Medley Relay All American, Cross Country (6K), 2015 Track & Field Olympic Trials 800m Qualifier, 2012-13 NCAA Championship Qualifier, 2011 US Outdoor Track & Field 800m Jr. Champion, 2011 Pan American 800m Jr. Champion, 8x NCAA Track & Field Championship Qualifier and 800m Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field School Record holder. Iyevbele was also a Caterpillar NC State Scholar-Athlete Leadership Board Member and a keynote speaker at Adidas All-American cross country camp five years (2010-15). Iyevbele earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry in 2015.
A native of Charlotte, N.C., Iyevbele began her professional career in 2015 as a lab associate for Q2 Laboratory Solutions.
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"I feel that this hire is going to make a huge difference in our program's growth and development," said Waite. "Kenyetta comes from a championship program and knows what it takes to reach the highest heights in our sport. Coach Henes and Coach Gags are two people that I highly respect in this profession and their glowing endorsement of Kenyetta convinced me even more that she is who we needed to hire. Can't wait to get to work with her!"
Iyevbele comes to Newark after most recently spending time (2020-21; 2015-16) as the volunteer assistant coach at her alma mater, North Carolina State University. She worked alongside United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year, Laurie Henes. Iyevbele helped Henes guide the 2021 women's cross country squad win its first-ever NCAA Championship a few weeks ago, along with being crowned NCAA Southeast Regional and ACC Champions while the track & field team were placed fifth at the ACC Championships last spring.
Prior to her second stint at NC State, Iyevbele served in the capacity of head track & field/cross country coach at The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. for two seasons (2017-2019). During her tenure, Iyevbele was responsible for developing and implementing training and strength and conditioning programs for jumps, sprints, middle-distance, and long-distance athletes. Her notable accomplishments in 2019 at the Ivy League Preparatory School League Championships include Boys & Girls Outdoor Track & Field third-place team finishes, Penn Relays 4x100m second-place finishers (boys) and 2019 Penn Relays 4x400m (boys) finishers. At the 2018 Championships, Iyevbele's boys and girls squads each earned the Outdoor Track & Field fourth and fifth place team finishes, respectively.
Post-collegiately, Iyevbele has been competing as a professional track and field runner with Tracksmith (running apparel sponsor)/ASP (Amateur Support Program), specializing in the 800m and 1500m events since March 2021, where she is an Olympic Trials 800m Qualifier. She is currently training for the 2021-23 World Championships, 2024 Olympic Trials and 2024 Paris Olympics. Iyevbele also worked with HOKA (running shoe sponsor) NJNY Track Club for four years (2016-20).
Iyevbele also has an accomplished collegiate resume highlighted by her standout career competing for NC State's track & field/cross country programs. Her accolades include Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field 800m and Distance Medley Relay All American, Cross Country (6K), 2015 Track & Field Olympic Trials 800m Qualifier, 2012-13 NCAA Championship Qualifier, 2011 US Outdoor Track & Field 800m Jr. Champion, 2011 Pan American 800m Jr. Champion, 8x NCAA Track & Field Championship Qualifier and 800m Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field School Record holder. Iyevbele was also a Caterpillar NC State Scholar-Athlete Leadership Board Member and a keynote speaker at Adidas All-American cross country camp five years (2010-15). Iyevbele earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry in 2015.
A native of Charlotte, N.C., Iyevbele began her professional career in 2015 as a lab associate for Q2 Laboratory Solutions.
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