USC's Emanuel Adds Assistant Coach Role For Sprints

USC assistant coach for hurdles Brenton Emanuel has added the role of assistant coach for sprints it was announced by USC Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Quincy Watts today (June 16).

"We are pleased to announce that coach Brenton Emanuel will lead our men's sprints program," said USC Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Quincy Watts. "He will continue his excellent work in hurdles as well."

Emanuel completed his first season as a USC assistant coach by guiding Johnny Brackins Jr. to first-team All-America honors in the 400m hurdles at the 2025 NCAA Track & Field Championships. He also coached Yougendy Mauricette to the Big Ten 400m hurdles title with a personal-best time of 49.94. Brackins Jr. also ran the eighth-fastest 400m hurdles time in school history of 49.04 at the NCAA Preliminary Rounds.

Emanuel will be replacing sprints coach John Bolton who is moving on to become the professional sprints coach for On, a Swiss performance running shoe.

"I would like to thank John Bolton for all his hard work and dedication at USC," said Watts. "We appreciate everything he's done and wish him the best in what's ahead!"

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USC's Emanuel Adds Assistant Coach Role For Sprints

Players Mentioned

Johnny Brackins Jr.

Yougendy Mauricette

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