Erik Vance, South Plains (Texas): 2021 NJCAA Men’s Indoor Track & Field National Coach Athlete of the Year

Vance, in his fifth year as head coach of the Texans, led his men to the team title at the NJCAA Indoor Championships in dominating fashion. South Plains (Texas) scored 138 points for the second largest team total since 2014 and won by 45 points. The Texans captured five event titles – 600, 800, 1000, mile and high jump – and saw multiple athletes finish among the top-8 in six events, including a 1-2 finish in the 600 and a 1-3-4 effort in the high jump.