UNC Greensboro

Cole Henderson enters his third year as the Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services in 2020, after spending a year as an Academic Assistant during the 2017-18 campaign. He is the academic coach for women's soccer as well as men’s and women's cross country and track and field, and helps serve as the community engagement coordinator. In his capacity as Coordinator for Student-Athlete Development, Cole is responsible for co-advising the UNCG Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). 

Henderson joined the Spartans after working with Wingate University's track and field team from 2016-17 as their Assistant Sprints coach after being promoted from the graduate assistant position in 2016. He has experience monitoring academics for student-athletes and currently serves on various committees for N4A, in addition to his work with the SAAC.

Henderson earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in sport management from Wingate University in 2015 and 2017, respectively. He was a four-year track and field athlete, earning All-American honors during his senior campaign. He coordinated with Special Olympics North Carolina to have the first ever track and field meet to integrate Special Olympics athletes and typical athletes during the spring of 2016.

His favorite sport team is the 1993 4x400 USA Relay team. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Morgan at coffee shops.