Chris Morriss is in his first year with the MSU throwers as an Assistant Track and Field Coach.
Morriss comes to McNeese after a successful year volunteering at Wichita State where he worked with the throwers and multi-eventers.Â
While assisting the full-time staff, Morriss helped develop 31 All-Missouri Valley Conference and 3 All-American performers. In addition to setting three new school records, the throwers and multis added 24 all-time Top 10 marks in 2012-13.
During the 2011-12 season, Morriss coached the men and women throwers at Neosho County CC in Chanute, Kan.
That year the NCCC throwers earned four All-American certificates in the
weight throw, javelin, and a runner-up performance in the women's hammer.
Prior to moving to Kansas, Morriss coached high school in the Denver area for Smoky Hill and Dakota Ridge. Â During that time, Smoky Hill won three straight Boy's 5A track championships. Â His throwers had eight state finals appearances and two individual state championships. Â
In 2008, Morriss coached Marcus Sparks to the fifth longest discus throw in Colorado history at 192'8.Â
Morriss is originally from Mission Viejo, Calif., and a graduate of Mission Viejo High School, Saddleback College, and the University of California, Riverside.Â
He holds a USATF Level II certificate in the throwing events.Â
He is married to Kim Morriss and has one son, Grady.
