Gary Aldrich is a Head Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach at Carnegie Mellon University. He possess expertise in athletics, coaching, strength and conditioning, public speaking, performance enhancement and 45 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "It has been my great pleasure to be friends with Gary for more than 30 years, as a fellow track and field competitor; as a coach at Slippery Rock, Alfred University and now at Carnegie Mellon; and as a personal friend. Gary is a skilled motivator of young athletes, as well as being a knowledgeable, skilled and highly-regarded coach at each stop on his coaching career. An outstanding thrower in his own right at Slippery Rock, he as coached numerous NCAA National Championship qualifiers, as well as several All-American athletes, and countless PSAC and University Athletic Association (UAA) conference champions. He is an excellent clinician, who can work with virtually any age group from youth through Masters athletes in his relaxed, friendly and open style. His breadth of knowledge in the throwing events is surpassed by few others, and his willingness to offer advice and instruction is always welcome. He is well grounded, making sure to keep his professional life in perspective when it comes to his personal life. He is there for his children, supporting them in every endeavor, and providing for them the structure, security and boundless support and love of a great parent. I'm pleased to call him one of my closest friends, even though we see each other far too infrequently - and when we do, it's as if no time has passed. He can only receive my highest recommendation." and "Not only is Gary a close, personal friend, he is also one of the best Track & Field Coaches that this country has to offer. Any student that has the ability to go the Carnegie Mellon University and be placed under Coach Aldrich's "wing" should literally JUMP at the chance. Gary is immensely professional, knowledgeable, and always conducts himself with the utmost integrity. A definite CLASS ACT!"