NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Christopher Newport University Director of Athletics C.J. Woollum today announced the resignation of track and field coach Ron Garner.
"I\'m very disappointed that Ron will be leaving us," Woollum said. "I fully understand his situation and respect his decision. Sometimes, as hard as we try, the timing is just not right…and this is one of those times. We wish Ron the very best and we know he will always be a part of CNU athletics."
Garner, a native of Newport News and a graduate of Christopher Newport, accepted the position on June 7 th following the retirement of Vince Brown.
"I value Christopher Newport University having been a student and assistant coach here. I feel I was the right person at the right place…just at the wrong time," Garner said. "I think in the last two and a half months, I\'ve helped structure and design the framework for the future of the track program, and I wish them the very best. I hope to always be affiliated with the Christopher Newport athletic department."
Woollum also announced today that Louis Johnson, a longtime assistant track coach at CNU, will serve as the program\'s interim coach. An immediate search will begin to find a successor for Coach Garner.