University of Alaska Anchorage Athletics

Ray Shadowens joined the Seawolves coaching staff in the fall of 2018 and is currently the associate head coach.

He has coached 14 All-Americans, 41 GNAC Champions and 77 All-West Region selections across indoor and outdoor track & field.

Shadowens came to UAA after serving as the head coach for cross country and track and field at Buffalo State (NY) for the past three seasons. He served as an assistant coach at Pacific University (Ore.), Bates College (ME) and Roger Williams University (RI).

During his time at Buffalo State, Shadowens coached two national champions in the triple jump (indoor and outdoor), and the Bengals broke eight school records and earned 14 all-region and 20 All-SUNYAC honors.

Shadowens, a native of Arp, Texas earned a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and business administration from Buffalo State in 2009 and a master’s degree in sports administration from Lasell College in 2014.

Shadowens is a USATF Level 1&2 Jumps Coach.