Coach Tony Boston comes to Pomona-Pitzer after successful coaching stints at Whittier College (CA) and the United States Merchant Marine Academy (NY).
At Whittier College (1999-2005) he helped to guide the men’s track team to its best finishes at the SCIAC Outdoor Championships. During this resurgence his athletes established school records, won conference champions, earned 50 All-Conference selections and qualified to compete at the NCAA Track & Field Championships. During his tenure as the Men’s Head Coach, two Whittier College athletes earned NCAA All-American honors (High Jump, Javelin).
After Whittier, Boston assumed the helm of the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Programs at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. In his time at the Academy (2006-2008), Boston’s athletes continued to produce. His USMMA track and field athletes won individual conference championships, broke several Academy records, and on three occasions achieved NCAA qualifying standards (Javelin, Decathlon, 400mH). In cross country, his men’s team won the 2006 Skyline Conference Championship, taking the first four finishing spots. They also made great gains in the Collegiate Track Conference (comprised of NCAA D-I, D-II and D-III institutions) by finishing 2nd at the 2007 Cross Country Championship. His women’s team grew in overall size and skill level. The women took the number one and two spots at the 2006 Skyline Championship and finished in 3rd place at the 2007 CTC Championships (a program best). Proving that strong academics and tremendous athleticism can coexist, his squads earned three Academic Dean Awards and one USTFCCCA All-Academic Team honor under his charge.
Beyond his experiences at the collegiate level, Coach Boston taught various science courses at nearby El Monte High School. While at EMHS, Boston quickly ascended the coaching ranks, taking charge of the boy’s track and field and cross country programs.
Boston earned his bachelor’s degree from Whittier College in 1999 with a double major in biology and health, physical education and recreation. He continued his education at Whittier, earning a master’s degree in education in 2000.
In 2001, Boston gained recognition as a USA Track and Field (USATF) Level II Certified coach in sprints, hurdles and relays. In 2002, he added USATF Level II Certification in the horizontal and vertical jumps to his resume. Boston regularly works with USA Track and Field as an instructor for the Level I Coaches Education Program. He is also certified as a personal trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Coach Boston credits his coaching successes to four key factors:
- Goal Setting
- Attention to Detail
- A Sound Work Ethic
- Commitment to Team
These factors will become major tenets of the Pomona-Pitzer Cross Country and Track & Field programs as we strive to improve our regional and national rankings.
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