Matt Kane is taking over the reins of Florida State University’s Track and Field program.
Florida State University Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford announced the hire Friday.
"I'm excited and proud to have Matt assuming leadership of Seminoles track and field," said Alford. "Not only is he recognized as one of the finest track coaches internationally, but he is also uniquely qualified to lead our program in our quest to return to the top of the podium nationally and on the conference level."
There's a bright vision for the journey ahead with Matt Kane at the helm of our Track and Field programs 👏.#NoleFamily | #OneTribe pic.twitter.com/JW8MTaR6kP
— Florida State T&F/XC (@FSU_Track) July 8, 2024
Kane was an assistant coach under former head coach Bob Braman for five years. Braman announced his retirement in May after leading the program for 21 seasons.
While at FSU, Kane has been part of four Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championships, nine NCAA individual champions, an IAAF world champion, and 42 first-team All-Americans.
"I'm humbled and honored to be given the responsibility of taking over a program that has been led so well by my predecessor and the man that brought me to Florida State, Bob Braman," Kane said.