LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – Carmelita Jeter (JETT-er) has been named the new head coach of the track & field and cross country programs at UNLV, Director of Athletics Erick Harper announced on Thursday.
Jeter, a former Olympic Champion, comes to Las Vegas after serving as assistant coach at USC for the last two years. She has also coached at Alabama, Missouri State and Cal State Dominguez Hills.
“We are excited to welcome Coach Jeter to the Rebel Family,” Harper said. “She has proven to be an exceptional coach and we look forward to her growth as a head coach to take our program to the next level. Coach Jeter’s experience as a world-class sprinter will undoubtedly provide a great opportunity to recruit some of the best track & field/cross country talent to UNLV. Our program has had success in the past and we believe that Coach Jeter will lead us back to the top of the Mountain West and beyond. Throughout the hiring process she demonstrated her determination, dedication and commitment to winning, while illustrating the importance of mentoring our young ladies to achieve their respective goals.”
