During Black History Month, App State Athletics is highlighting some of the accomplishments and perspective of coaches, administrators and staff members who serve as role models to our student-athletes.
Today, we hear from Whitney Smyre, an App State women's track and field alum and current throws coach for the track and field program. From her time as a student-athlete, Smyre has four marks in the App State all-time list and holds the Holmes Center facility record for the women's indoor weight throw with a toss of 17.84m (58' 6.50"). She remains tied for fourth in the women's indoor weight throw (18.