Fryman aims to elevate throws for Tigers

In the state of Kentucky, and probably farther, Georgetown College track and field's new throws coach probably needs no introduction. Andy Fryman has set records, won big titles and placed fifth in the 2016 Olympic trails.

"His qualifications speak for themselves," said Tiger coach Lucas Garnett. "He's coached NCAA All-Americans, NCAA national championship qualifiers and conference champions. He has mastered his craft personally and professionally, and we are excited to have him at Georgetown."

One of GC's track and field staples has been the strength of field competitors, most notably throwers. A strong base exists – with multiple national championship qualifiers being a thrower (javelin, shot put). Graduation meant the departure of two-time national competitor Maggie Mollak, but a host of talent returns to learn under Fryman.

"I would like to thank Coach Garnett and Georgetown College for allowing me to have this opportunity," Fryman said. "I am excited to be back in my home state of Kentucky and look forward to building a strong throws tradition here at Georgetown."

Fryman is a Maysville, Ky. native and graduate of Mason County High School, where he set and still holds the KHSAA 2A state record in shot put and the overall state record in discus. He is a 2007 biology major at University of Kentucky. While with the Wildcats, he won an SEC crown, competed in four NCAA national meets and was twice an All-American in the hammer and discus.

He went on from there to be a graduate assistant for Sam Houston State and most recently helped as assistant at Gardner-Webb University.

Along with helping mold and craft collegiate athletes, Fryman continued to compete with 13 indoor or outdoor national qualifications and a 2015 medalist in weight throw. He and his family return to Kentucky, taking on roles with Athletes in Action as well as assistant at Georgetown College.

"When I say the future is bright for our program, I'm not kidding or being Pollyanna," Garnett said. "We've taken great strides in the right areas to get ourselves to this point – three competing in nationals a year ago.

"Now with the addition of Liz Marcinek and Andy, no doubt in my mind we headed in the right direction. Each are so gifted in their disciplines that our energies can be fully focused, allowing us to further round out our team competition. This is exciting."