LONG BEACH, Calif. – Our spotlights continue in advance of the 2026 induction class for the Long Beach State Athletics Hall of Fame as we take a look at legendary coach Andy Sythe.
Joining the Hall of Fame as a coach will be the freshly retired Andy Sythe, after 35 years at the helm of Long Beach State Track & Field. Over his tenure, he was named Big West Track and Field Coach of the Year 11 times, guided the program to eight Big West Men’s Track and Field Championships and three Women’s Championships, and coached his student-athletes to 77 All-America honors, 32 conference Athlete of the Year awards, and 24 Track or Field Athlete of the Year accolades. In 2024, his teams achieved a historic milestone by sweeping the MPSF Indoor Championships. Additionally, his drive and leadership completed a full renovation of Jack Rose Track, which under his design became a world-class venue recognized with World Athletics certification.
Join us for a memorable evening on Wednesday, January 21 as we induct the 2026 Hall of Fame Class. The ceremony will be held at the Long Beach Airport Marriott beginning at 6 p.m. Purchase your tickets at www.longbeachstate.com/HOFtickets or contact Assistant Director of Special Events Jace Pardon for more information.
