Jason Carruthers is in his first season as an Assistant Track and Field Coach at Kennesaw State University.

Carruthers is a graduate of Marietta High School in Georgia. He attended college at Indiana State University, where he graduated with a degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Legal Studies.

While at Indiana State, Carruthers competed on the Track and Field team for five years, serving as team captain for three of those years. In addition, he was a school record holder in the weight throw, team MVP for the `03-`04 season, as well as an NCAA Automatic qualifier in the 35 lb. weight throw.

Carruthers was also a winner of the Hillman Award, an honor given annually to one male and one female athlete that best represents athleticism, scholastic achievement, and ethical behavior.

Multiple times Carruthers was named a Verizon Scholar Athlete, an Academic All-American, All-Conference for the Missouri Valley Conference, MVP Champion in the 35 lb. weight and hammer, and a member of the All-Region team.

Carruthers is currently pursing a Master's Degree in Public Administration at Kennesaw State.