It’s official, Rob Pike can scratch the ‘acting’ out of his title.
Pike has been named the head coach of the Trinity Western Spartans men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs.
The announcement was made last week (Dec. 17).
“Rob embodies what we want in our leaders; character, caring and competence,” said TWU director of athletics Murray Hall.
“Rob works at becoming a complete champion himself every day, so it comes naturally for him to teach and coach others to develop into complete champions in all areas of their life.”
“I like the trajectory the team is on under Rob’s leadership the past seven months as he stepped up to the role of acting head coach to fill a temporary leadership gap. Rob is a committed life-long learner and has assembled an excellent expert based coaching staff; watch for great things ahead.”
“I am fully invested in this university and program, so it is with honour and gratitude that I accept this formal appointment,” Pike said.
“I am excited to further build the program and continue working with our student-athletes and alumni.
Pike, who was acting head coach since last May, had been an assistant coach with the Spartans for three years prior to the start of the 2015-16 season.
Prior to his coaching career, Pike competed individually for Canada at a variety of international meets from 1995 to 2002.