Men's Track & Field

York College Dean of Athletics and Recreation Sean Sullivan is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Erick Camodeca as the men’s track and field head coach. Camodeca replaces Jason Reider who resigned early in the school year due to family obligations.

Camodeca comes to York after a stellar career at Goucher College in Towson, Md. Having graduated in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in American Studies and minors in Political Science and Africana Studies, Camodeca is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Education with a concentration in Athletic Administration and Leadership.

During the 2006-07 academic year, he served his alma mater as an assistant to both the cross-country and track teams. Additionally, Camodeca has received Level 1 Certification as appropriated by the United States Track and Field Association.

Camodeca had a very successful collegiate career. He was part of the recording-setting 400m relay team, until a new school-best was established by the 400m relay team under his tutelage in 2007. Camodeca earned first-team All-CAC honors in 2004 for his efforts in the 400m relay. He also scored in eight of 13 total events at the Capital Athletic Conference championship during his career.

Recognized for his leadership abilities, Camodeca was selected as Goucher’s team captain during the 2005 and 2006 seasons, his junior and senior campaigns. Camodeca, who holds Goucher’s fifth fastest 100m time, coached Goucher’s current 100m and 200m record holder. Additionally, he helped set the 4x200 relay indoor record during his time as an undergraduate. A two-sport athlete, Camodeca also played soccer for the Gophers for two seasons.

“I am where I’m at today because of the valuable experiences Goucher provided me as a student, an athlete, and a coach.” Camodeca commented.

Coming to York, Camodeca is happy to get the chance to lead his own squad.?

“I am forever grateful for getting this opportunity,” the new Spartan mentor said. “I am very excited to inherit a competitive and growing program that has made great strides in the past few years. I feel there is strong support for athletics from the entire school community.”

Sullivan is excited about Camodeca becoming the newest member of the Spartan’s first-class coaching staff.

“I’m thrilled to have a former CAC standout take over our men’s track and field program,” Sullivan said. “His intimate knowledge of the conference, its strengths and weaknesses, will prove invaluable in our efforts to claim a conference championship.

With the 2008 season quickly approaching, Camodeca is very optimistic about his first season at the helm of the Spartan program.

“I have a strong and committed group of returning athletes who all are striving towards the same goal of winning a conference championship,” Camodeca said. “And with the addition of many talented newcomers, I look forward to us achieving our team goal.

Camodeca has already begun his duties at York.