INDIANAPOLIS – Today both the Indiana House and Senate passed joint resolutions honoring the life and achievements of late Sycamore head coach John McNichols, who passed away back in December at the age of 66.
 
Today's resolution came about from the efforts of Rep. Clyde Kersey and Sen. Jon Ford.
 
"The good work of John McNichols has spread far beyond the borders of Terre Haute," Kersey said. "His influence was felt nationally and internationally through his efforts on the NCAA Track Rules Committee and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic committee."
 
"John McNichols was not only a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, but an outstanding man and coach," Kersey concluded. "He will be missed by all who knew him or had the pleasure of coming in contact with him."
 
McNichols is the longest tenured head coach in the history of Indiana State University, leading the track & field and cross country programs for 34 highly successful seasons. During his illustrious career, McNichols led the Sycamores to 38 total MVC team titles while coaching 15 NCAA Champions, 10 NCAA Runners-Up, 112 All-Americans and 464 MVC Individual champions.
 
On top of all that, one of his crowning achievements was the development and construction of the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course, site of 12 NCAA Cross Country Championships since 2002.
 
For more information regarding Coach McNichols, visit his In Memoriam page on GoSycamores.com located HERE.
 
Donations in his name can be made to the Sycamore Athletic Fund for the newly-established John McNichols Memorial Fund. To donate, click HERE and make the donation out to the John McNichols Memorial Fund. For more information on donations, contact saf@indstatefoundation.org.