2007-08 Track and Field
Joe Wilkerson
Joe Wilkerson - Head Coach

Certified by USA Track & Field (USATF) as a Level 2 coach in the jumps and the throws and as a Level 1 Instructor, Coach Wilkerson began directing the Bethany College program in 2001 after 15 years of coaching track & field as a head or assistant coach at Liberal High School.

Named 2006 KCAC Women's Track & Field Coach of the Year, he has dedicated himself to helping athletes improve as he has been a personal trainer for many high school athletes who have achieved national recognition and has coached numerous high school athletes who have become High School All-Americans.
 
Furthermore, he has coached at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA, and has spoken and been involved in track & field clinics at Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University and Kansas State University.

While competing for Dodge City Community College, Coach Wilkerson held school records in the triple jump and as part of the 4 X 200m relay team. He graduated with Bachelor of Science degrees in secondary education and physical education from Saint Mary of the Plains College which was located in Dodge City.

Coach Wilkerson and wife Michele have two children, Christopher and Rachelle.
 


2007-08 Women's T&F Roster
#NameClassPos.Ht.HometownPrevious School
 Danielle GarmanFRMulti-Events-Lincoln, KS0
 Kayla HemphillFRDistance-Gypsum, KS0
 Jaci KeplerFRHurdles-Bassett, NE0
 Morgan SalterFRDistance-Holcomb, KS0
 Josephine SchampFRJumps/Throws-Arvada, CO0
 Katie SodawasserFRThrows-North Platte, NE0
 Gilda AlvarezSOThrows/Dist-Yuma, AZ0
 Michelle BaltimoreSOThrows-Yuma, AZ0
 Amber DunhamSOThrows-Independence, KS0
 Krystal FletcherSOThrows-Topeka, KS0
 Trina SchollSOThrows-Colorado Springs, CO0
 Stephanie WilsonSOMulti-Events-Pomona, KS0
 Jessica BeckerJRThrows-Capitan, NM0
 Priyanka DixitJRDistance-Kathmandu, Nepal0
 RaChelle GaylordJRDistance-Easton, MO0
 Sarah HelmJRMulti-Events-Seneca, KS0
 Marcie SchottlerJRMid Distance-Marysville, KS0
 Shalice TommerupJRThrows-Plentywood, MT0
 Leah ClaySRMid Dis/Hurdles-Lawrence, KS0
 Erin GutschSRDistance-Olsburg, KS0
 Anna MillerSRThrows-Blue Rapids, KS0
 Hope StiebenSRThrows-Otis, KS0
 Joe Wilkerson - Head Coach

2007-08 Men's T&F Roster
#NameClassPos.Ht.HometownPrevious School
 Lorenzo AraujoFRSprints/Hurdles- Oklahoma City, OK0
 Ira AutreyFRSprints- Houston, TX0
 Jesse MuntzFRMulti-Events- Dexter, KS0
 Jordan GraySOThrows- Ft. Worth, TX0
 Yaphete MsgnaSODistance- Dallas, TX0
 Nick O'LoughlinSOSprints/Jumps- Hugoton, KS0
 Adam RainsSOMid Distance- Lakin, KS0
 James BowdenJRMiddle Distance- Salina, KS0
 Brian ChapmanJRHurdle/Mid Dis- Lincoln, NE0
 Trent DavisJRJumps- Salina, KS0
 Phil ElbeinJRDistance- Overland Park, KS0
 Hugo EscobarJRMiddle Distance- Emporia, KS0
 Nhial MaliaJRDistance- Highlands, TX0
 Derek BartlettSRDistance- Colorado Springs, CO0
 Jay CorwinSRJumps/Mid Dis- Quinter, KS0
 Larry HarrisSRSprints- Channelview, TX0
 Caleb SvatySRThrows- Kanopolis, KS0
 Nathan WhitcombSRThrows- Cottonwood Falls, KS0
 Joe Wilkerson - Head Coach