Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech track and field programs received excellent news as throws Coach Andrew Dubs was selected as the Head Coach for United States National Team for the 31st Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China to be held in 2021.
Since taking over the throws group in July of 2017, Dubs has continued to elevate a historically strong event group. On top of helping the Virginia Tech track and field teams win three ACC titles, Dubs also became a part of NCAA history in 2019 as he became just the fourth coach to have two women (Pavla Kuklova 65.78m; Emma Thor 65.32m) throw over 65 meters in the hammer throw in the same season.
Dubs will be responsible for putting together a staff and team that will look to bring medals back to the United States.
"I am extremely humbled and honored to have been selected to represent the United States as the Head Coach of the Track and Field team at the 2021 World University Games," throws coach Andrew Dubs said. "This is an opportunity that I am extremely excited about. I am eager to put together a staff and team that will allow us to contend for the podium and bring home medals back to the United States."
"I would like to thank USA Team President, Dan Guerrero, and Deputy Head, Nels Hawkinson, for their time and efforts in leading this search and selection process. I look forward to not only representing our great country but also representing Virginia Tech and all of Hokie Nation on the world stage."
The event begins with the opening ceremony on August 18th and will carry on through the 29th, 2021.
The World University Games are organized by the International University Sports Federation and held every other year. The event, which features 18 sports, is open to men and women between the ages of 17 and 24 who are currently or have been in the past year a student at a college or university.