Aaron Yoder, a 2008 graduate of Fort Hays State University begins his first season as an assistant cross country /track and field coach.

Yoder graduated with a major in Health and Human Performance with an emphasis in Health Promotions and Wellness and a minor in Business Administration.  He was also part of two leadership organizations, Phi Epsilon Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa.  As a member of the Phi Epsilon Kappa, Yoder was an advocate of health and wellness within the Hays community. He also served as the Vice President of Omicron Delta Kappa, which is a national honor society, for one year.

While at Fort Hays, Yoder competed in Cross Country and Track for the Tigers in 2004-2008. Where he was

• All- Conference Cross Country Performer
• All-Conference Indoor Track Performer (5k)
• Four Time All-Conference Performer in Outdoor Track (Steeple, 5k, 10k)
• Two Time MIAA Cross Country Runner of the Week
• Four Time Individual Champion of Collegiate Cross Country Races
• 3A State Mile Champion in 2004
• Member of the Two Time State Championship Track Team from Hillsboro High School
• Member of the Three Time State Runner-Up Cross Country Team from Hillsboro High School
  

After receiving his degree, Yoder enrolled into Graduate School at Fort Hays State University where he is currently taking classes. He will complete his Masters degree in Sport and Movement Studies in December 2010.

Throughout the years, he has worked as a camp counselor and coach at numerous running camps, one of the most prestigious that Yoder has worked at is the Jim Ryun Running Camp at both Fort Collins, Co and Gettysburg, PA.

yodera@bethanylb.edu