WELLESLEY, Mass. -- Phil Jennings, Wellesley College Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach and Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Department of Physical Education, has announced the hiring of Elias Grover as the Assistant Throws Coach  for the Blue track & field program. 

Grover recently graduated from nearby Stonehill College with a degree in Business Administration. While a member of the Skyhawks, Grover was a captain of the track & field team and a member of SAAC. Grover also served as a Student Athlete Representative for the Northeast Conference. He also worked as a member of the Stonehill Strength and Conditioning Staff for the September 2025-January 2026 semester.

Outside of track, Grover worked as an Assistant Tech Director for the Stonehill Theater Company from September 2023-May 2026.

Wellesley Athletics strives for excellence at the conference, regional, and national levels, while providing opportunities for students to achieve their potential and learn the values of discipline, leadership, critical thinking, and responsibility to oneself and others.