LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville native and five-year field hockey letterwinner Anna Crump has been named the team’s assistant coach, head coach Toby Platt announced today.
 
“Bringing Anna Crump back to Bellarmine is a full-circle moment for our program,” Platt said. “As a former player, she understands what it means to wear the jersey and represent this university with pride. Anna’s journey—from competing as a student-athlete here at Bellarmine to now returning as a coach—is a testament to her character and passion for the game.”
 
Crump concluded her playing career last fall, leading the team in goals (6), assists (4) and points (16). The former No. 19 in scarlet and grey tied for 8^th in Bellarmine history with 18 assists and is the program’s all-time leader in games played and games started (both 80).
 
“I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to return to Bellarmine in a new role,” Crump said. “This program shaped so much of who I am today and being part of its growth now as a coach is incredibly meaningful.”
 
A Louisville area native and product of South Oldham High School, Crump joins Platt’s staff after one season playing under him as an assistant coach.
 
“I’m especially looking forward to working alongside Toby, whose clear vision for the program I’m eager to support,” Crump said.
 
Crump brings in previous coaching experience as an assistant at Mercy Academy and as a club coach at Stealth Field Hockey. At Bellarmine, her immediate return following her playing career gives her the opportunity to break into collegiate coaching with players with whom she has already established a rapport.
 
“Having already built strong relationships with many of the returning players, stepping into this role feels like a natural next step. I’m excited to support the team both on and off the field as we head into this season. There’s a strong foundation here, and I truly believe we have the potential to accomplish something special together,” Crump said.
 
“She knows our culture, believes in our vision and is ready to help drive us forward,” Platt concluded. “Having someone like Anna, who has lived the Bellarmine experience and now wants to give back to the program, brings a special kind of energy.”
 
The field hockey Knights are set to begin their 2025 campaign, the 40^th in program history, against Saint Francis on August 29 at Trager Stadium on Louisville’s campus.
 
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World Champs Profile: Gui Caribe Ready to Ruffle the Global Sprint Hierarchy

Leading into the start of the World Championships later this month, Swimming World will publish a handful of short profiles on top contenders for the podium in Singapore. Our next entry in this series features Brazil’s Gui Caribe, a standout sprinter for the University of Tennessee.

Gui Caribe
Brazil
Events: 50 Freestyle/100 Freestyle

The Road to Singapore

Although a standout in the American collegiate system, Gui Caribe might not be as known as some of the other premier sprinters in the world. But Caribe put his skill on display at May’s Maria Lenk Trophy, where he sizzled to times of 21.46 in the 50 freestyle and 47.10 in the 100 freestyle. The time over the shorter distance ranks fourth in the world while Caribe heads to Worlds at No. 3 in the 100 freestyle rankings.

Caribe is also a factor in the 50 butterfly, where he has dipped under the 23-second barrier.

Top Career Achievement

At last December’s World Short Course Championships in Budapest, Caribe walked away with a pair of silver medals in sprint-freestyle competition. The University of Tennessee star clocked 20.57 to finish as the runnerup in the 50 freestyle to college teammate Jordan Crooks. He was also the second-place finisher in the 100 freestyle, where he went 45.47 for a South American record.

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In the long-course pool, Caribe has not yet reached the podium, but his efforts at the Maria Lenk meet illustrate his dual prowess between the short-course pool and big tank. Caribe advanced to the semifinals of the 100 freestyle at last summer’s Olympic Games in Paris, where he also contested the 50 freestyle.

Stat Fact

Caribe rounds out the top-10 performers in the history of the 100 freestyle, behind his 47.10 outing from earlier this year. That time makes Caribe the No. 2 South American of all-time, behind only fellow Brazilian Cesar Cielo, who sits third in history at 46.91. Caribe’s training is clearly paying off, as he has sliced nearly a second from his personal best in the past year.

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FORT WORTH — TCU track and field upgraded its outdoor track surface at Lowden Track and Field Complex with a revolutionary Rekortan® Gel G13 System. This World Athletics-certified track from Rekortan®, a leader in track and field surface technology, will reduce stress on the environment and the athlete. TCU’s NCAA Division I track and field teams, the Horned Frogs, will also benefit from improved speed, enhanced comfort, and reduced risk of injuries.
 
“My staff and I are excited about the new improvements to our track,” said TCU Track and Field Head Coach, Khadevis Robinson. “The facilities at TCU are amazing, and this new track is a testament to the support track and field has at our university.”

With the most certified tracks, including those used during the NCAA Championships, Rekortan® is trusted by coaches and athletes worldwide. Rekortan® continues to lead the industry in high-performance tracks with over 50 years of experience and the most Olympic records. Rekortan® Gel Tracks are the most advanced technology for optimized athlete performance, environmental footprint, and value. Balancing the force reduction needed for training and the speed required for competition, the Rekortan® Gel track installed at TCU will provide 58% of energy back to the athletes without being so firm that it increases the risk of injury.

“We are pleased to partner with TCU to support their men’s and women’s track teams,” said Tim Jordan, Vice President, Rekortan® USA. “Former track and field athletes staff our company, so we’re all dedicated fans of the sport and committed to improving the industry with our track innovations. This is one of the best tracks to showcase the talent of TCU’s track teams. We’re excited to see the new track’s positive impact on the Horned Frogs.”

Rekortan® is paving the way for the future of track and field with its commitment to sustainability through biobased content in its track products, which recently earned USDA Certified Biobased Product labels. The Rekortan® Gel Tracks are the world’s greenest tracks. Made from 84% renewable and recycled materials, the gel layer features bio-based polyols, rather than the carbon-based oils used in traditional polyurethane tracks. The Gel Series has been engineered for longevity to provide decades of high performance at a lower environmental cost. The tracks retain over 95% of their force reduction over 10 years, with the option to re-top the track for an extended life.

Visit www.rekortan.com to learn more about Rekortan® and its high-quality track products.

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The AstroTurf® Corporation portfolio includes AstroTurf® fields and is the Official Synthetic Turf of Major League Baseball; Rekortan® tracks, the benchmark for elite running surfaces; Laykold® courts, the premier choice for tennis and multi-sport court play; and SYNLawn®, the industry leader in residential and commercial landscaping solutions. These products are the original brands in their respective categories and set the standard for quality and innovation in sports and recreational surfacing. For more information, visit rekortan.com & polytan.com.

About Texas Christian University

Founded in 1873, TCU is a world-class, values-centered private university based in Fort Worth, Texas. The university comprises nine schools and colleges offering 117 areas of undergraduate study, 62 master’s level programs, and 37 areas of doctoral study. Total enrollment stands at 12,785, including 10,915 undergraduates and 1,870 graduate students. The student/faculty ratio is 13.5:1, and 88% of TCU’s 735 full-time faculty members hold the highest degree in their discipline. TCU consistently ranks among the top universities and colleges in the nation, and the Horned Frog family consists of more than 100,000 living alumni. An athletics powerhouse, TCU has won five national and 15 Big 12 Conference athletics championships in the last five years, in addition to becoming the first university in Texas and the Big 12 Conference to win a College Football Playoff contest. For more information, please visit TCU’s website.

 

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In her senior season at BYU, Hunter won the 800m at the outdoor Big 12 Championships, breaking both program and meet records in the process. Additionally, her time of 1:58.99 ranks her as the No. 3 all-time performer in NCAA outdoor track and field history.

At the 2025 Husky Classic, Hunter and teammates Carmen Alder, Tessa Buswell and Riley Chamberlain had a historic performance as they broke not only the BYU record but the NCAA record in the Distance Medley Relay, crossing in 10:37.58.

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Hunter earned her third First Team All-American honor at the NCAA Outdoor Championships this year, clocking a 1:59.03 for the fourth sub-two-minute performance of her career to give her third place in the 800m.

In the classroom, Hunter maintained a 3.95 GPA while earning a master’s degree in communication disorders. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communication disorders in 2023. In June 2025, she was named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team. Additionally, in 2024, Hunter earned Academic All-Big 12 honors and received the reputable Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Achievement Award.

Hunter’s path to success was marked by resilience. Shortly after signing her letter of intent with BYU in 2019, she was involved in a serious car accident that resulted in a broken neck, leaving doctors unsure if she would ever run again. Through intense physical and mental rehabilitation, she regained her athletic ability and became a source of inspiration for teammates and coaches alike.

Even with a busy schedule as a student-athlete, Hunter has actively served in her local congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She does motivational speaking, sharing her inspirational story. In connection with her field of study, Hunter has volunteered extensively in equine therapy, conducted hearing loss screenings, worked with elderly individuals experiencing severe mental health challenges, administered speech therapy and participated in research on dyslexia, aphasia and alternative communication devices.

Hunter becomes the second consecutive BYU student-athlete to receive this award, following women’s soccer’s Bella Folino in 2024.

Sitake earns spot on Dodd Trophy watch list

ATLANTA — BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 Dodd Trophy presented by PNC Bank. The preseason list includes 26 of the nation’s top college football coaches as selected by the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Peach Bowl, Inc.

Named after legendary Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd, the Dodd Trophy was established in 1976 to honor the FBS football coach whose program represents the importance of scholarship, leadership and integrity–the three pillars of Bobby Dodd’s coaching philosophy.

Sitake is entering his 10th season leading the BYU program he once played for under College Football Hall of Fame coach LaVell Edwards. A former Cougar running back (1994, 1997-2000), Sitake has guided the Cougars to a 72-43 overall record during his first nine seasons (2016-24) at the helm after leading BYU to an 11-2 record and a No. 13/14 final ranking in 2024.

Entering his 25th overall season as a college football coach, Sitake is the first FBS head football coach of Tongan descent as well as the first former player under Edwards to be named head coach at BYU. He led the Cougars from the ranks of FBS independent to membership in the Big 12 Conference in 2023.

During BYU’s independent era, Sitake guided the Cougars to notable power-conference wins over Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Tennessee, USC, Utah, Washington State and Wisconsin, including a 29-9 record during the final three seasons of independence from 2020-22.

In recent years, Sitake was named to the Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award watch list in 2020 and 2024 and was also recognized as an Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award Finalist and George Munger Collegiate Coach of the Year Award Semifinalist in 2020 and 2021.

The Dodd Trophy annually honors a coach whose program had a successful season on the field but also stresses the importance of academic excellence and desire to give back to the community. The nominating committee is made up of previous winners, national media, a member of the Dodd family and a College Football Hall of Fame member.

A midseason watch list–adding to or narrowing the field–will be released in the fall. A panel consisting of previous winners, national media, a member of the Dodd family and a College Football Hall of Fame member will identify the final list of potential recipients at the conclusion of the 2025 season. The winner of the 2025 Dodd Trophy Presented by PNC Bank will be announced in Atlanta during the week of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.

Towards the end of the 2025 football season, the committee will identify a group of finalists for the Dodd Trophy who meet the rigorous standards of excellence. The ultimate winner is selected from the list of finalists through a voting process by the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation Board.

In addition, beginning in September, the Dodd Coach of the Week Award will honor coaches whose program embodies the award’s three pillars of scholarship, leadership and integrity, while also having success on the playing field during the previous week.

Jones-Perry named to USA VNL roster

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Former BYU women’s volleyball outside hitter Roni Jones-Perry has been named to the week three Volleyball Nations League (VNL) roster.

This is Jones-Perry’s second VNL appearance for the Americans. She has also competed for the U.S. on four NORCECA Pan American Cup teams.

The VNL brings together the world’s top 18 teams for three action-packed weeks of preliminary play, with each team competing in four matches per week. Week three will be played at the UT Arlington College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.

Week 3 Schedule: Arlington, Texas (all times PDT) Matches will be shown on VBTV, Big Ten Network and/or CBS Sports Network. Please check listings for BTN and CBSN.

July 9 at 5:30 p.m. vs. Thailand July 10 at 5:30 p.m. vs. Dominican Republic July 12 at 5:30 p.m. vs. Canada July 13 at 5:00 p.m. vs. China

The Cougar alumni played at BYU from 2015-18. She was a two-time AVCA All-American for the Cougars, and was both the 2018 WCC and AVCA Pacific South Region Player of the Year.

View the full week three VNL roster at the USA Volleyball website.