Hawkins is entering her third year as the Jumps Coach at Alabama A&M University, where she oversees the Men’s and Women’s Jumps and Multis.

In her second season with the Bulldogs, Hawkins guided athletes to multiple SWAC titles, school records, and national-level qualifications. During the indoor season, she coached the Women’s Long Jump Champion, the Women’s Pentathlon Champion and new school record holder, and the Men’s Long Jump bronze medalist. Transitioning to the outdoor season, her athletes earned the Women’s Heptathlon Championship title, along with third place finishes in the Women’s High Jump and Men’s Long Jump. She also coached an athlete as part of the Men’s 4x100m Relay that finished runner-up at the SWAC Championships. Additionally, she coached a Men’s Long Jumper to the USA U20 National Championships, marking her second consecutive year with an athlete at that level.

Her first season at AAMU was highlighted by a historic multi-event performance as she coached the SWAC Decathlon Champion, who also set a new school record while capturing the Javelin title, placing fourth in the Pole Vault, and finishing No. 2 all-time in both the Long Jump and Pole Vault in school history. Hawkins also coached a Men’s Long Jumper who became the school record holder and qualified for both the NCAA East Preliminary Round and the USA U20 National Championships. In addition, she coached a third-place finisher in the Women’s Heptathlon at the SWAC Outdoor Championships.

Prior to Alabama A&M, Hawkins spent one season at Campbell University coaching the Men’s and Women’s Jumps and Multis. Her immediate success was evident as she was part of the coaching staff for the 2023 Men’s and Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Runner-Up teams. Under her guidance, seven athletes received All-Conference honors in the Long Jump and Triple Jump. One of her athletes became the Big South Champion, Big South Record Holder, and School Record Holder in the Triple Jump with a mark of 16.00m.

During the five years spent at New Mexico Highlands University, Hawkins served as the Women’s Sprints, Jumps, Hurdles and Multis Coach. She coached conference champions and athletes who received All-RMAC and All-American honors. Hawkins guided several Division II All-Americans in the Long Jump, Triple Jump, and High Jump. Notably, she coached a National Champion and Bronze Medalist in the Triple Jump, as well as a Bronze Medalist in the High Jump at the Division II National Championship.

While at Florida State, Hawkins worked with the Men’s and Women’s Sprinters and Hurdlers. Her coaching contributed to the 2018 Men’s and Women’s Indoor Championship Team and the Men’s Outdoor ACC Championship Team. She coached athletes who earned All-ACC and 1st and 2nd Team All-American honors in various events. Two of the athletes she worked with competed in the IAAF World Junior Championships, representing the USA in the 100m and 100m hurdles.

High School Career: 
Before her collegiate coaching career, Hawkins coached track and field at Woodlawn High School and Huffman High School in Birmingham, Alabama. Her athletes achieved impressive results, including 16-time state champion and 5-time New Balance National Champion in the 60m, 100m and 200m. She also led an athlete who competed on the IAAF World Youth Team, earning third place in the 100mn. She also participated in other IAAF World Junior Championships.  

Athletic Background: 
Hawkins attended Alabama State University on a track and field scholarship, where she was a Jumper and Sprinter. During her time at ASU, she was a part of four championship teams and was named All- SWAC all four years. In 2008, she became the SWAC champion in the Long Jump. Hawking was recognized as the Most Valuable Field Performer in the SWAC and Most Valuable Runner for Alabama State. After graduating, she continued her involvement in coaching by becoming a volunteer Coach at ASU, contributing to another championship title.  

Education: 
Myra Hawkins earned a B.S. in Physical Education from Alabama State University and M.ED in Special Education from Grand Canyon University.   
Overall, Myra has had a highly successful coaching career with remarkable achievements at both the collegiate and high school levels. Her expertise in the jumps, sprints, and hurdles has led to the development of numerous successful athletes and championship teams.