Assistant Coach Marisa Robinson

Marisa Robinson began her track and field career in the far northern part of the United States. Now she’s at the other end of the country, in her second year as an important member of The University of Texas-Pan American's cross country and track and field coaching staff. 

As an assistant to Head Coach Ricky Vaughn, Robinson handles the sprints and hurdle areas. She also serves as a liaison in assisting the cross country and track and field team in the academic area.

A native of Missoula, Montana, Robinson was a state champion in the 100 and 300 meter hurdles at Hellgate High School. She competed as a sprinter and hurdler for three years at Arkansas, achieving a provisional NCAA qualifying mark of 13.67 seconds in the 100 meter hurdles as a freshman. Robinson then transferred to San Diego State and competed at the 2000 USA Indoor Championships in the 60 meter hurdles, then redshirted outdoors.  In her final outdoor season, she finished third in the Mountain West Conference in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 13.49.

Robinson is excited about being a member of the coaching staff at Texas-Pan American. “There’s nothing like going into something you love, and staying in a field that you know better than anything else,” said Robinson. “I felt like this was the best opportunity for me. I’m excited to work hands-on with the student-athletes.” 

Vaughn is pleased that Robinson is a member of the coaching staff. “I feel that with Marisa’s knowledge in the hurdles and the sprints, and with her enthusiasm, we have a very good assistant coach for that area,” said Vaughn. “I’m excited that she’s here. I feel our staff is as good as the staff anywhere. This is a staff that works well together and, through recruiting, will really improve our team.”