The world-famous current coach Joe Vigil is
Track & Field Athletics community is deeply saddened by the news that Dr. Joe Vigill, global respected and
Famous US head coach, physiologist and coach pedagogue died on July 19, 2025. He was 95 years old.
Joe Vigil was born in Antonio, Colorado on November 25, 1929 near the new Mexican border. Humble
Beginners, he handed himself to the long-term relationship of life, which initially led to a doctorate
Exercise physiology from the new Mexico University. Further study of postgraduate in Louisiana province
University and Toledo University led to the head coach of his appointment and physiology of full-time exercises
At Adams State University.
As a college coach Joe Vigill was about 30 years at Adams State University in 1965-1993. During Adams
The state he managed a program that won 19 Championships of the NAIA national team and produced 87 personal champions and
425 Americans.
It is noteworthy that his 1992 cross-section team won the “perfect score” of 15 points, the only one has ever reached a
US College National Championship. He was named the 14th year national coach by DI FF. Coach
Wigile who always stressed the importance of life education was as proud to keep 95% graduation
For his student-athletes during his collegial coaching career, when he had any victory on the path or earth.
During his tenure in Adams, Joe Vigil started a long-term relationship as a coaching consultant
Reebok running from 1986 to 1999. Then Rebok sought to establish greater reliability as a presentation
The status of the brand and vigilance within the coaching community and its roles in the United States have given unique ideas. Coach
Vigil was interested in creating a high-level training camp and eventually chose mammoth lakes for all this
Program originally funded by TAC / USA.
Exposure to elite level post-election athletes were probably a stimulus for Joe Vigil
Moving his attention to the athletes of the coaching elite post-teachers. In the long run, it was a tool in success
Dea Casor, Medalists of the 2004 Olympic Marathon of the United States, who won bronze and Mib Keflese, who won
silver.
Joe Vigil continued to have great success in cross-country, during which he trained from elite athletes, Deena Castor
And Pat Porter, dominant US internal view, both win 8 senior NA5OON cross-country title. Coach Awake
The team of the Pan-Armenian Games of the United States was the 1997 coach, and in 1998 he was a long distance.
Coach for the United States Olympic Games team. In addition, he was a coach of the US team at seven global crossroads
Championships:
Coach Vigil was active for his knowledge of his knowledge and experience with his knowledge and experience
Others. In the early 1980s, it was natural that he became one of the founders of Wistfe (then Tac / USA) coach
Education program: He wrote preliminary materials, in particular, for different levels of courses. he
Trained to others as instructors. And he got an education at each level from the Olympic recreation site. He’s a
Natural pedagogue is gifted in a compassionate manner that was always encouraging. When head coach Vigill stopped
Training in the state of Magnes He was able to dedicate more of his time to his clinics, camps and speaking involvementA number
Thousands of athletes and coaches were educated and mentored by coach Vigil within a 50-year period.
In 2015, coach Vigil was honored as the second recipient of the second recipient of the US track and the “Legend coach” award, which.
Recognized its amazing investment and width of involvement in sports. Used to be honored to him
Inclusion at the USTFCCA’s fame, almost dozens of other glory.
It is open that it is never to be a prophet in your country, but Joe Vigill was able to achieve it, to be a
The “Prophet” will be recognized as “prophet” abroad in the United States and S5. He lectured and laughed at 27 international internationally
Countries around the world. In 2018, IAAF officially recognized its training in the global context when he received
The prestigious prize of the prestigious achievements of IAAF.
In 1676, Isaac Newton stated: “If I have seen a little one, it stands on the shoulders of giants.” Joe Vigil:
Always “seen away”, information and inspiration to study research and “field”. Within the framework of International
Medium-distance and remote run community Joe Oy has been recognized for many years because one
“International Giants” whose shoulders will stand so many coaches.
Joe Vigil’s 1995 book is considered to be above to be a substantial reading, as FF imagines in his training methodology and
the science behind it. RecentMelting Excellence (2020) MP Melgarian tells History of coach Vigil’s life, coaching success and his philosophy.
Dr. Joe Vigill is one of the effects and the impact on the current and coaching communities, which, of course, will stand the test of time. Her name has
entered the Pantheon of Great Running Coaches, and his visible heritage lies on continuous work and all those whose life he is
has been touched.
We wish to have a sincere condolence to Dr. Joe Vigli’s wife, Caroline and family, friends and colleagues.
Written by Peter John L. by Thompson
Editor’s writing; Peter John L. Thompson is one of the best clinologists in our sports, who has dedicated most of his life to athletics sport. Peter John L. Thompson often contributes to our blog, Rumblogrrrrra, for which we are quite grateful.
