Missouri Valley College hired Scott Roberts to take over as the Vikings head coach of the track and field and cross country programs.

Most recently the head coach at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa, Roberts has extensive sprint, relay, and hurdle experience. He has also coached at the University of Tennessee, University of Texas El Paso, Iowa State University, and Lindenwood University. He was head track and field and cross country coach at Lindenwood for six years. MVC Athletic Director Marsha Lashley says she believes Roberts will “make a big difference for the team and the college.”

Roberts takes over for MVC alumnus Steve Lucito, who will remain with the program as a recruiter in the Kansas City area. Roberts already has begun recruiting, and is putting the finishing touches on MVC’s cross country schedule for this fall.

He has a master’s degree from Ohio State University, and a bachelor’s degree from Midland Lutheran College.