Associate Head Coach Nic Petersen Honored as Doc Counsilman Science & Technology Award Winner by U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee
Publish Date: 2026-06-02 14:20:00
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.– Florida track & field associate head coach Nic Petersen has been selected as the Doc Counsilman Science & Technology Award winner by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the USOPC announced Tuesday afternoon.
Established in 2004, the Doc Counsilman Science & Technology Award recognizes a coach who utilizes scientific techniques and equipment as an integral part of their coaching methods or has created innovative ways to use sport science.
Petersen stands out for his innovative use of sport science, having implemented biomechanical analysis and motion-capture technology that helps optimize performance, reduce injury risk and maximize athlete development while partnered with USA Track & Field Regional Sport Scientist Dr. Harper Stewart.
Petersen, in his 15th season with UF track & field, is one of the nation’s premier jumps coaches. He has coached 21 NCAA champions in jumping events during his time at Florida and has twice been named National Assistant Coach of the Year in the last three seasons. On the international stage, he guided Jasmine Moore to two bronze medals at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 in the long jump and triple jump, marking the first time an American woman earned an Olympic medal in the triple jump. In 2025, Petersen coached Claire Bryant to a world indoor championship title in the long jump with a personal-best 6.96 meters before she added a fifth-place finish at the world outdoor championships in Tokyo, while Malcolm Clemons captured the NCAA outdoor title in the long jump.
“Behind every Team USA athlete is a dedicated network of coaches, support staff and National Governing Body partners whose leadership, expertise and commitment help drive success at every level of sport,” said Rocky Harris, chief of sport and athlete services at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. “The USOPC’s partnerships with National Governing Bodies are essential to creating high-performance environments…
