ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
Jack spent 13 seasons (1988-2000) at the helm of the Spartans, guiding UNCG from its inaugural season in 1988 through the transition to NCAA Division I.
Poland led his teams to a 163-92-8 record (.620) during his career and seven regular-season titles in the Big South and Southern Conferences (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 & 2000). Â During the stretch from 1993-99, he saw the Spartans win 41-straight conference games, posting undefeated league records for six consecutive seasons.
He led UNCG to three conference tournament championships, including the first two seasons in the SoCon. Â The Spartans made four NCAA Division I Tournament appearances during his tenure (1996, 1997, 1998 & 2000).
Jack’s 1997 team became the first UNCG program to advance to the round of 16 of the NCAA Division I Tournament as the Spartans defeated Duke.  His 2000 team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 3-2 overtime victory against William & Mary.
*All stats were as of the date of induction.
