Bobby Carter has been hired as a new assistant coach with the Arizona Wildcats' track and field program, handling the jumps and multi-events.
The UA announced the addition of the former Navy assistant on Sunday. Francesca Green handled the events last year following Sheldon Blockburger's August departure.
UA coach Fred Harvey said Carter, who spent three years with the Midshipmen, is "a great coach, but a better person."
"He will bring incredible balance to our program," Harvey added.
Carter came to Navy from Oral Roberts, where he helped develop six All-Americans. He has also coached at Nebraska, his alma mater.
As a college athlete, Carter was a two-time All-American, finishing 12th in long jump at the 2010 NCAA Indoor Championships and seventh in the 4x100 relay at the 2012 outdoor championships.
Carter joins assistant coaches TJ Crater (throws), Bernard Lagat (distance) and Green (sprints and relays) on Harvey's staff. Lagat also serves as the Wildcats' cross country coach.Β
