Powell joins Track & Field Academy in Geneva, OH

A day after men's track and field coach Charlie Powell announced his retirement from coaching at Penn, it was announced that the SPIRE of Track & Field Academy will hire Powell to oversee its programs.

SPIRE, which is located in Geneva, Oh., is an indoor multi-sport complex, that includes an artificial turf field, an aquatics center and 8-lane 300 meter Benyon track.

Powell will supervise the track and field events at SPIRE, which in the past has hosted a number of invitationals for Div. I and II.

SPIRE released a press statement today announcing the addition:

“I can’t wait to get started on this new challenge and new chapter of my life,” said Coach Powell. “SPIRE is breaking new ground as the ultimate training, education and competition facility in the country for not only elite athletes and Post Graduate athletes, but also for high school, collegiate, professional, Paralympic and masters level athletes. The unique presence of the Michael Johnson Performance Center and one of, if not the, best track & field complexes in the world, allows all athletes to re-vitalize and re-think the road to success. I am honored to become involved in such an endeavor.”

In the past Powell has served as the director of Penn Relays Distance Night, which is held the Thursday night of the carnival. In addition he has been member of the Penn Relays Planning Committee since 1984. He has also served as a member of the Penn Relays High School and College Championship Committees.