Mike Holloway was named the National Men’s Coach of the Year for the 2023 NCAA DI Outdoor Track & Field season. Holloway, in his 21st year as head coach at Florida, led the Gators to the team title at the 2023 NCAA DI Outdoor Track & Field Championships with 57 points. His 4×400 team set the collegiate record at the SEC Outdoor Championships (2:57.76) and then lowered it at the NCAA DI Championships (2:57.74). He coached Emmanuel Bamidele to the 400-meter title with a school record 44.24, the fastest collegiate time of the year. Florida also finished sixth at the SEC Outdoor Championships, winning three events.