Coach Derek Drew

A native of Aurora, Illinois, is a seasoned track and field coach. As a student-athlete at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, he was a 12-time All-Ohio Valley Conference honoree and a 2016 NCAA West Region qualifier in the 400-meter hurdles. As a coach, Drew has worked with top programs at the University of Wisconsin and Illinois State University. At Wisconsin, he coached standout athletes like Brenna Detra and Ebony McClendon, leading them to NCAA qualifications and Big Ten success. At Illinois State, Drew was instrumental in sweeping both the men’s and women’s MVC Indoor Championships and winning the women’s MVC Outdoor title. He coached Anderson Devonish, a 13-time MVC Champion, as well as All-Americans Jay McConico and Kentre Patterson, who set school and conference records under his guidance. Drew’s expertise in sprints, hurdles, and relays has consistently led his athletes to national recognition and success.

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