Matthew Scheffler, Ithaca: 2022 NCAA Division III Women’s Indoor Track & Field National Assistant Coach of the Year

Matthew Scheffler was named the National Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year. Scheffler, who is in his 16th year as assistant coach at Ithaca, oversaw a robust contingent of vaulters. Three of his athletes qualified for the 2022 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships and scored 16 points for the Bombers thanks to an individual title from Meghan Matheny and a third-place effort from Sara Altonen, who set a PR of 3.85m (12-7½) at the meet. During the regular season, Matheny topped 4.00m (13-1½) to establish her all-conditions best.