Edward Harvey was named the Associate Head Coach for the JWU (Providence) Women’s Cross Country and Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field programs in July, 2024. In his first season in Providence, the Wildcats captured the 2025 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GAC) Outdoor Track & Field Championship, placed second at the indoor championship, and third at the cross country championship.
A total of 29 student-athletes garnered all-conference recognition during the 2024-25 season, including Lulani Haslinger, who was named both Indoor & Outdoor Runner and Rookie of the Year.
Harvey came to JWU from Illinois Tech, where he has served as the assistant track & field coach since January, 2022. During his time with the Scarlet Hawks, Harvey coached two national qualifiers in the high jump and 14 all-conference performers. He also saw student-athletes establish 43 school record and place in the top 10 in more than 200 events.
Harvey implemented strength & conditioning programs at Illinois Tech and assisted with recruiting, team travel, budgeting, and equipment maintenance. He was responsible for the oversight of the Scarlet Hawks volunteer assistants and worked closely with the athletic training staff to maintain the student-athletes health and wellness.
Prior to his arrival at Illinois Tech, Harvey spent five years as the head track & field coach at Walter Payton College Prep – the No. 1 ranked public high school in Illinois (U.S. News & World Report). The Grizzlies captured the 201 Illinois 2A De La Salle Sectional Championship and set school records in the 3200m, discus, and 4x200m relay. Perhaps more importantly, Harvey grew the program from competing primarily in distance events to include sprints, hurdles, throws, and jumps. His teams annually delivered a grade point average (GPA) above 3.5.
Harvey holds certifications from the USA Track & Field (Level 1 & Level 2 Throws) and U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) (Jumps, Sprints, Hurdles, Relays). He graduated from Marietta (OH) in 2016 with a degree in political science.
