Laquone Robinson is in his fifth season as head coach of the VCSU track and field and cross country programs, starting his position on Dec. 1, 2019.
Robinson's track and field team had five national qualifying performances and three All-American honors during the 2023-24 track season. Jaiden Peraza placed 4th in both the indoor and outdoor NAIA high jump, earning two All-American honors. Kendra Odegard placed sixth in NAIA women's javelin to earn All-American, and she had the top throw in the entire NAIA during the 2024 outdoor track and field season.
The Vikings had six national qualifying performances and two All-American honors during the 2022 track season. Zachary Co placed 8th in indoor shot put and 3rd in outdoor shot put to earn two All-American honors. He also qualified for nationals in the weight throw and hammer throw. Kendra Odegar qualified in the women's javelin and Clay Kummer made nationals in the 400 meter hurdles. VCSU's track and field programs set 12 school records and won eight individual conference titles in 2022.
Robinson's track and field program finished with three All-Americans and five national qualifying performances during the 2021 season at VCSU. Zachary Co placed 4th in indoor shot put and 5th in outdoor shot put to earn two All-American honors. Kyle Odegard finished 3rd in the nation in men's javelin. The team set 11 school records during the 2021 indoor and outdoor seasons.
Immediately prior to taking over the VCSU program, Robinson worked three seasons as an assistant coach at MSUM, and worked the previous two seasons as a graduate assistant at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D. At MSUM, Robinson’s main coaching areas were the sprints, hurdles, multi’s and javelin. He was also heavily involved in recruiting.
During his time at Augustana and MSUM, Robinson's athletes racked up numerous All-Conference honors and several All-America honors at the NCAA Division II level.
Prior to becoming a coach, Robinson was a standout athlete at MSUM from 2009-13, excelling primarily in the jumps and hurdles. He still holds six MSUM school records, including the indoor 60 meter hurdles, indoor heptathlon and outdoor 110 meter hurdles. He earned several conference and region Athlete of the Year honors during his MSUM competitive career, and was a 13-time NSIC Champion and a three-time NCAA Division II All-American.
Robinson is a native of Brooklyn Center, Minn. He earned an exercise science degree from MSUM in 2013, along with minors in coaching and strength and conditioning. While at Augustana, he completed the coursework for a master’s degree in sports administration and leadership. Robinson and his wife, Sara, reside in Valley City.
