DOYLESTOWN, Pa. – Delaware Valley University athletics announced the hiring of Dylan Bennett as the new men's and women's cross country and track and field head coach on Monday, Jan. 15.
 
"We are thrilled to welcome Dylan to the DelVal Athletic Family. Dylan has a clear defined vision for the continued development of our track and field/cross country programs, building upon what Tim Wilson has put in place," said Director of Athletics Dave Duda. "He brings high energy, strategic planning, and passion to all facets associated with what we were looking for in our next head coach."
 
Bennett stepped down after guiding the Gwynedd Mercy Griffins for one season. During his time with the Griffins he produced one AEC Champion, for AEC second-place finishers and two third-place finishers.
 
Prior to his time at Gwynedd Mercy Griffin served as the assistant coach at Lehigh for a season focusing on pole vault. There coached the 2023 Women's Patriot League Indoor Champion in the event while also guiding his athlete to a conference record of 4.05m.
 
Bennett also spent time as the assistant coach at West Chester University from 2021-22. His women's squad saw a third and fourth place at the 2022 PSAC Indoor and Outdoor Championships for pole vault. The indoor performance also set a school record of 3.65m. His men's squad secured three top-10 finishes in pole vault at the PSAC Indoor and Outdoor Championships. In addition to pole vault Bennett assisted with jumps helping produce a ninth-place finish in the high jump at the 2022 PSAC Indoor Men's Championships and a third-place finish in the event at the outdoor championships.
 
"I am excited to be working with the talented student-athletes and coaches at DelVal. We are going to hit the ground running an continue to improve on PR's, school records and our overall ranking in the MAC," said Bennett.