Interim Athletic Director Tom Eisenhauer has announced the appointment of Giles Davis as the new head coach of the men's and women's track and field and cross country programs at William Jewell. He becomes the 15th leader of the men's program and seventh on the women's side and officially began his duties on July 31.
 
"I am very excited and honored to be named the new head track and field and cross country coach at William Jewell College," said Davis. "I want to thank Interim Director of Athletics Tom Eisenhauer and the search committee for offering me this opportunity. From the first conversations, to doing my own research on the amazing academic and athletic programs at William Jewell, to meeting some the current student-athletes and committee members during the interview process, it really became evident to me that Jewell is a very special place and we can do some great things here. "
 
Davis comes to the Cardinals after spending 20 years as an assistant coach at the University of Indianapolis. While at UIndy he helped coach a combined 139 NCAA qualifiers including 71 All-Americans. He will take over the Jewell program with vast experience within the Great Lakes Valley Conference having helped Greyhound athletes to 72 All-GLVC honors to go along with 29 individual conference champions, and and six relay titles. As a teacher and coach at the high school level, he also led seven athletes to individual Indiana state championships.
 
In addition, Davis is also three-time U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Midwest Region Assistant Coach of the Year in 2009, 2012, and 2013.
 
A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, he was a six-time All-Mid-American Conference performer while also earning honors as a Dean's Scholar and Excellence Scholar. He earned his bachelor's degree in mathematics from Eastern Michigan in 1993 and a master's degree in business administration and management from University of Phoenix in 2012.
 
Davis is also the proud father of two daughters, Chanea and Kamrie.
 
He will begin preparations immediately for the 2017-18 seasons as cross country student-athletes return to campus on August 13. "I am really looking forward to working with current assistant coaches Eric Schott and Ted Graves, meeting the current student-athletes and getting to work continuing to build programs that compete in the GLVC but also become a prominent force at the NCAA Division II Championships."