Pompey Announces Addition of Lexia Robinson as Assistant Coach

QUEENS, N.Y.- Director of Track and Field Aliann Pompey has announced the addition of Lexia Robinson to the coaching staff. Robinson will coach the team's throwers during the indoor and outdoor track and field seasons.

"I'm thrilled to welcome Coach Robinson to the Red Storm family," said Pompey. "She brings a phenomenal mix of knowledge, experience and energy that will prove valuable. She's an amazing fit for us. She is a highly technical coach who is fully invested in the success of her athletes and her continued development as a coach. She has also competed at a high level and will help our girls close the critical gap in our conference. We welcome her with open arms and are eager to get the season underway."

Robinson is no stranger to coaching collegiate throwing events in the Tri-State Area. Before arriving in Queens, Robinson spent the nearly six years as a throws coach at Fairleigh Dickinson, Sacred Heart and Manhattan College.

"Coach Pompey continues to assemble a top-level staff and I'm excited to see their collective future successes with the addition of Coach Robinson," added St. John's Director of Athletics Mike Cragg. "To be sure, Coach Robinson places high value on the student-athlete and her college experience – looking for ways to motivate and inspire towards BIG EAST championships, success in the classroom and a strong commitment to the community. It's an exciting time for St. John's Track & Field."

During her time at Sacred Heart, Robinson guided three different throwers, both male and female, to athlete of the year honors in the Northeast Conference. Robinson also coached seven conference champions in the NEC during the indoor and outdoor seasons.

Robinson is not just an accomplished coach, but also an accomplished track and field athlete in her own right. Robinson competed for two seasons at Western Kentucky where she still holds several top-five marks in the school's record book for multiple throwing events. Robinson also qualified for the Jamaican National Qualifiers while with the Hilltoppers.

"I am grateful to join St. John's coaching staff and athletic program," said Robinson. "Coach Pompey has an amazing vision for the women's track and field team, and I am excited to be a part of it."

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Pompey Announces Addition of Lexia Robinson as Assistant Coach

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