Current time in Baltimore 4:13 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009
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Eric McCray joins Loyola's track and field coaching staff this year after nine successful years as the Head Track and Field Coach at Eastern Tech High School in Baltimore County.
A USATF Certified Level II coach in throws, springs, hurdles, relays and instructor training, McCray graduated from Shippensburg (Pa.) University in December 1996 following a successful athletic career.
He helped the Raiders win two Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Outdoor Track and Field titles during his tenure as a thrower on the team.
McCray recorded personal-bests of 136-2 in the discus, 42-6.25 in the shot put and 44-4 in the 35-pound weight throw.
At Eastern Tech, McCray led several student-athletes to individual state titles in throws, jumps and hurdles.
He graduated from Shippensburg with his bachelor of science in education degree with a concentration in social studies. McCray is currently working on a masters degree in sports administration from Goucher College.
McCray is a middle school magnet teacher for the Baltimore County Public Schools and enjoys golfing and biking in his free time. He and his wife, Kim, reside in Parkville, Md.
