By John Goolsby, For the TribuneTRUSSVILLE – Hewitt Head Boys and Girls Track and Field coach Tom Esslinger is heading to Samford University after 20 years as a high school coach and educator. In Esslinger’s first year at Hewitt, the girls and boys won the 7A State Championship in Indoor Track and Field. The 2021 Trussville City Schools Foundation Coach of the Year Award recipient has had great success as a high school coach and program director. Esslinger then moved across town to Homewood High School, where he served as the head track and field coach and track and field and cross country program director from 2005-2020. “I can’t wait to be a part of the dynasty Coach Tiffin has built at Samford,” said Esslinger.

Source: The Express Tribune May 30, 2023 21:56 UTC