LISA HALE
Women's Head Coach

Office Phone #: 602-285-7176

"Have Faith and Belief that you can do it! Never Look Back!"

Event: Pole Vault, Long Jump
Height: 5-10.75
Weight: 145
PR: 9 Feet Pole Vault / Long Jump (6.42)
Current Residence: Gilbert, Arizona
High School: Riverside Polytechnic High School (Reggie Miller, Cheryl Miller alumni)
College: Arizona State University '93
Objective: 2004 Olympic Team Track and Field Medallist Pole Vault
Coached by: Lynda Tolbert-Goode, Ray Norton, Joe Rodan - USA Former Olympians

I have earned a Master of Arts in Counseling/ Psychology from Prescott College and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, with a minor in Exercise Physiology from Arizona State University. I have conducted research projects for Riverside Community College, the City of Phoenix, Link Tech International and Phoenix College.

I have been involved in the sports world as an athlete and coach for many years. I'm currently the Head Women's coach at Phoenix College. I've competed for several colleges, universities and World International Track and Field Club. Prior to attending Arizona State University on a Track and Field Scholarship, I was one of California's interscholastic top Female athletes. My achievements include: All California Interscholastic Association (CIF), USA Track and field Junior Champion, Bronze Medallist in State CIF Championships. I qualified for National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the 1992 Olympic Trails.

Track and Field Highlights

· Qualified for 1992 Olympic and NCAA Trails
· Track and Field All-American Honors 1989-1991 and 1993 (Long Jump 100 meter hurdles, 4x100
· Member of Arizona State University Track and Filed Program - 1990- 1993
· Member of World International Track and Field Club 1993- 1997
· Member of Riverside Community College Program 1998-1990 (setting school records in the Long jump, 100 meter Hurdles and 4x100 Relay)
· Bronze Medallist in 100 mete Hurdles in CIF-California State Championship
· Head Women's Track and Field coach-Phoenix College 2001 until present

In 1996 at the top of my sport, I was involved in a serious car accident. The individual in a Bronco failed to stop at a stop sign running into my vehicle. Due to the nature of my injuries, it took me away from Track and field for several years. The difficulties of trying to come back to the top is challenging, but not impossible. My experience with coaching other athletes has reunited my sprit of competition. I still have so much to give to track and field and expect to be the top pole-vaulter in the world in the next few years. It has been a joy to give back to the track and field world as a coach at Phoenix College!

WILLIE JONES
Men's Head Coach

Office Phone #: 602-285-7176

Willie Jones is entering his 3r year as Co-Head coach. Willie is also faculty in the Applied Business Department.

Last year's team produced several region champions, 16 national qualifiers and one All American.

Before arriving at PC, he spent time coaching at Brophy College Preparatory and Central High School. Coach Jones has coached several high school state champions. He also trains elite and professional athletes.

Willie Jones is also a former world class sprinter. While at ASU he competed on several of the fastest relays in collegiate history and in the world. He has also competed on several National teams. During his tenure at Mesa Community College and ASU, he earned him All American Honors. Willie ran track professionally for several years with Stars and Stripes Track Club and Philadelphia Pioneers.

He attended East Phoenix High school where he ran on 4 x 440 meter relay teams which posted times of 3:16.9 and 3:19.2.

Jones graduated from ASU in 1983 with a B.S in Business Administration and since has earned two master's degrees. He was born and raised in the Phoenix, Arizona and now lives in Tempe with his wife Rita and daughter Erik.

IRIS GORDON
Assistant Coach

Email: iris.gordon@pcmail.maricopa.edu

Office Phone #: 602-285-7696

Coach Gordon was born and raised in Wahiawa, Hawaii and received her BS degree in Exercise Science from Gonzaga University in 2000.

Coach Gordon comes to Phoenix College after having worked at the Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon where she worked with populations of various levels and abilities. She then went to work for NBC Universal as a Director in their fitness center.

Along with her duties as Assistant Track Coach, she is also the Head Cross Country Coach and Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Phoenix College. She works with the Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, and the Baseball teams in the Strength and Conditioning arena.

Iris is married to Matthew Gordon and enjoys weight lifting, Pilates, and movies.

ED HODGES
Assistant Coach

Office Phone #: 602-285-7176

Ed Hedges has had a great career coaching high schools athletes. He was given the honor of National High School Coach of the year. Ed has coach numerous All State athletes during his lustrous career. Ed will coaching the throwing events, but has vast knowledge of the sprints and jumps. He has mentored and coached Phoenix College Men's head coach Willie Jones.

ANDREW WOOD
Assistant Coach

Office Phone #: 602-285-7176

Andrew Wood is entering his second season at as the assistant coach for sprints, jumps and hurdles. He had several successful coaching seasons at Moon Valley high. Andrew competed at Arizona State University in the jumps.

JANET MANTERNACH
Assistant Coach

Office Phone #: 602-285-7176

Janet Manternach begins her second season as an assistant coach having assisted with the 2003 Men and Women's teams. A former Tolleson High School, and Phoenix College Track and Cross Country runner, Janet has an understanding of the Phoenix College program having run for Coach Cruickshank in 2002. She is a senior attending Arizona State University West working towards her Nursing Degree.