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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

Coach JR Blackwood

J.R. Blackwood



Alma Mater: University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.A. 2014)
Alma Mater: University of Nebraska-Kearney (M.A. 2020)
Experience: 8th Year at UNK



Coaching Career
  • 2018-Present: Nebraska-Kearney (sprints, hurdles, and horizontal jumps)
  • 2017-2018: Kingston College (assistant boys coach)
  • 2016: Munro College (assistant boys coach)
  • Certification: USATF Level 2 Track & Field Coach – Sprints/Hurdles/Relays
 
College Coaching Highlights
  • Coached 5 All-Americans
  • Coached 5 individual UNK school-record holders
  • Coached athletes on 5 UNK school-record relay teams
  • Coached 6 individual conference medalists
  • Coached 13 USTFCCCA All-Academic award winners
 
Running Career Highlights
  • Qualified 2 times for Jamaican national championships (400 hurdles)
  • Three-time All-American for University of Nebraska-Lincoln (400 hurdles and 4x100 relay)
  • Won the Jamaican high school national championships (400 hurdles)
 
Personal
  • Graduated from Munro College H.S. in 2010
  • Hometown is Pisgah St. Elizabeth, Jamaica
  • Full first name is Jodi-Rae