Dr. Hillary Holmes

Biography

Hillary Holmes joined the High Point University track & field staff in July 2022 to coach the high jump and combined events. In her first three years at HPU, there have been Five HPU school records, 16 Big South Conference 1st place finishes, Six NCAA First-Round Qualifiers, Three NCAA Qualifiers and One NCAA First-Team All-American. Prior to joining the staff at HPU, Holmes coached at Auburn University from 2020-22 where she made contributions to the combined events and jumps. Holmes earned her PhD in Biomechanics from Auburn in 2022. Prior, she completed a Master of Science in Human Performance from the University of Florida in 2017. She is certified in strength and conditioning through the US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) and has her CSCS through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Holmes graduated from Cornell University in 2016 as team captain.

Known For

Program Culture

The program emphasizes both academic and athletic excellence, with a strong focus on technical precision and scientific training methods. Under Holmes' leadership, athletes are expected to be students of their events, understanding the biomechanical principles behind their performance while striving for conference and national-level competition.

Career Path

Recruiting Priorities

• •Athletes with multi-event potential or versatility
• •Students who value academic excellence alongside athletic achievement
• •Recruits interested in science-based training approaches