Zoe Barnes, a fifth-year senior at the University of Southern Maine, has been named the Northeast Region Women's Field Athlete of the Year by the USTFCCCA. She is the first woman in her program to receive this honor for the indoor season and recently clinched a Division III National Championship in the shot put. Assistant coach Jeff Amos was also recognized as the Northeast Region Women's Assistant Coach of the Year, highlighting his significant role in developing the team's throwing program.

By the Numbers
  • Barnes recorded a personal best shot put throw of 14.84m this season.
  • She finished the season ranked No. 1 in the region for both shot put and weight throw.
State of Play
  • Barnes is the third woman in program history to win a Division III National Championship.
  • Jeff Amos is in his second year coaching the Huskies and previously coached Barnes at the high school level.
What's Next

National awards will be decided by USTFCCCA members, with the winners announced on March 23, showcasing potential further accolades for Barnes and Amos.

Bottom Line

Barnes' achievements not only mark a personal milestone but also elevate the prestige of the Southern Maine program, reaffirming the impact of dedicated coaching in student-athlete success.