The Arizona track and field/cross country programs have a new head coach after more than two decades under the leadership of Fred Harvey.
Arizona has hired Virginia Tech associate head coach Andrew Dubs to take over the programs, the school announced Monday. Dubs has been with Virginia Tech for seven years with previously stops at Iowa, Harvard, North Carolina and Auburn.
“Coach Dubs brings a proven track record of success made possible by exemplary preparation,” Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois said in a statement. “His vision, energy, and commitment to student-athlete success—on the track and field, in the classroom, and in life—make him the right leader for the next chapter of Arizona Track & Field/Cross Country.”
Welcome Coach Dubs to Tucson Coach Dubs brings a championship pedigree, a passion for student-athlete development, and a bold vision building on the legacy and proud tradition of @ArizonaTrack. ⬇️ https://t.co/hWbACd9fyv
— DR_Francois (@DRFrancois1) June 9, 2025
Dubs has helped coach 79 NCAA Qualifiers, 32 individual All-Americans, 18 conference champions, and numerous all-conference selections during his tenure.
“This opportunity to lead Arizona into the future is a dream come true for me, and I’m honored to follow the legendary Coach Harvey,” Dubs said. “Coach Harvey has built Arizona into one of the top programs in the country and has had a historic career.
Dubs specializes in throwing, which are consistently some of Arizona’s top performing events. Dubs himself was a four-time Big East shot put champion at UConn.
Dubs inherits an Arizona program that placed in the middle of the pack at Big 12 Track and Field Championships.
Arizona will complete the 2024-25 season at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore. this weekend. The Wildcats have 16 athletes headed to nationals.