Assistant Coach Aaron Thompson

Hometown: Pensacola, Florida
College: University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Undergraduate Degree: B.S., Exercise and Sport Science

Undergraduate Degree: B.S., Recreation Management/Admin.
Graduate Degree: M.A., Physical Education: Sports Administration

Years as NCCC Assistant Coach: 1
 

Thompson, a graduate from Woodham High School was a state finalist in both the 300 meter hurdles and 4x400m relay.
As a junior in high school he competed at the A.A.U. National Junior Olympics in the 400 meter hurdles.

Thompson originally signed a track scholarship with Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina before transferring
to UNC-Pembroke. As a sophomore at Lees-McRae College, he posted the second fastest indoor 300 meter hurdles time in
the school’s history. While at UNCP, Thompson was a 7-time finalist at the Carolinas Championships.  Coach Thompson
capped off his career as a 6-time medalist at the North Carolina State Games. He has also completed three marathons.

Prior to joining the NCCC program, Thompson was an assistant coach for both the Okaloosa Express and Angel Elite Youth
Track Team. In his 3 years of coaching at the A.A.U. level, Thompson qualified a total of 38 National Junior Olympic athletes. 
He is a USATF Level 1 Certified Track and Field Coach, and is currently working with the middle and long distance runners
here at NCCC. 
 

E-mail Coach Thompson: athompson@neosho.edu