University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Webb Named One of 50 Men of Excellence
1/21/2009 12:00:00 AM | Men's Track & Field
Jan. 21, 2009
PITTSBURGH -- University of Pittsburgh head track and field coach Alonzo Webb was recently honored as one of the 50 Men of Excellence by the New Pittsburgh Courier. The award ceremony was held at the Lexus Club in PNC Park and featured some of Pittsburgh's most notable faces and names.
"While all the honorees are nominated, the award recognizes their many individual contributions in their varied fields of endeavor. These 50 Men of Excellence serve as a beacon for other men to follow. We are very proud to honor them," said Courier Editor and Publisher Rod Doss.
The 50 men honored represent different sectors of Pittsburgh from health care to education, with many involved in the business community. Each honoree was recognized for the positive impact they have on the city of Pittsburgh.
Now in his sixth year at Pitt, Webb has helped establish the Panther track and field teams as a threat each season. Along with bringing Pitt its first ever women's outdoor title in 2005, Webb has guided the team to four straight ECAC team titles. From 2003-2005, he was selected the United States Track Coaches Association Mid-Atlantic District Coach of the Year, and became just the second coach to achieve that distinction in back-to-back-to-back seasons.
