Camodeca Named CAC Men's Track Coach-of-the-Year
YORK, PA – York College men’s track & field head
coach Erick Camodeca has been named the Capital
Athletic Conference Men’s Track Coach-of-the-Year for the
2010 season. The third-year mentor has done a tremendous job of
building the Spartan program in just a brief time.
After a successful indoor season, the squad was ready for a
tremendous spring campaign. During the season home opener, the
Spartans were able to end the event with six first place finishes.
The Green and White finished first place in each of the following
three meets after the opener. During the three meet victory streak,
the Spartans earned 30 first-place finishes and 33 second-place
finishes. The team earned 113 points, 105 points, and 283 points
from each of the meets.
Another highlight for the team came when they attended the Messiah
College Falcon Invitational. The Spartans walked away with another
meet triumph as garnered 139 points to best 14 other squads. Five
Spartans came in first in their given events while six placed
second.
At the CAC Championships, the Green and White finished in a strong
third place with nine All-CAC finishes; three of which came in
first place.
During the spring season, York also competed in the Duke
Invitational where the Green and White picked up exceptional
experience against quality Division I talent.
As the regular season drew to a close, two Spartans set new outdoor
records. In the 3000-meter run, Jason Hinkle set a record of
9:10.00. Hinkle also set the 5000-meter run at 15:34:49. Phil
Cavaluchi established a new record of 53.64 meters in the
javelin.
Under the tutelage of Camodeca, the Green and White continue to
improve as a program with a bright future ahead.
Release written by Jasmine Cruz - York College sports information student-intern