--- title: Hinds CC track & field star Robert Wells continues to find success description: Hinds Community College track star Robert Wells continues his success at the Southern Miss. image: https://hub.hindscc.edu/hubfs/2016-01-06_174852_00001.png --- [![White_logo.png](https://hub.hindscc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/White_logo.png?width=2817&name=White_logo.png "White_logo.png")](https://hub.hindscc.edu/blog) - [About Hinds](http://www.hindscc.edu/abouthinds/index) - [Programs of Study](http://www.hindscc.edu/programs-of-study/index) - [Admissions](http://www.hindscc.edu/admissions/index) - [Locations](http://www.hindscc.edu/locations-facilities/index) - [Alumni](http://www.hindscc.edu/alumni_community/index) - [Offices](http://www.hindscc.edu/offices/index) - [Athletics](http://sports.hindscc.edu) # Hinds CC track & field star Robert Wells continues to find success Posted by [Jamie Nash](https://hub.hindscc.edu/blog/author/jamie-nash) on Wed, Jan, 06, 2016 @ 11:01:00 AM In [Hinds Community College Athletics](https://hub.hindscc.edu/blog/topic/hinds-community-college-athletics) Community college athletic programs may not be as extravagant as 4-year universities, but they do have a lot of advantages. Because of [scholarships](http://www.hindscc.edu/admissions/scholarships/index#gsc.tab=0), community college athletes have access to higher education at little or no cost and—if successful—they get the opportunity to continue their education and athletic career at a university. This is true for former Hinds Community College track and field star Robert Wells. ![2016-01-06_175833_00001.png](https://hub.hindscc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/2016-01-06_175833_00001.png?width=656&height=312&name=2016-01-06_175833_00001.png "2016-01-06_175833_00001.png") Robert is a two-year letterwinner at Hinds Community College, where he earned All-American and All-Conference honors. In May 2014, Robert competed in the [Southern Miss' Black & Gold Invitational](http://www.hindsccsports.com/news/2014/5/5/MTRACK_0505145250.aspx?path=mtrack), where he won 1st place in the Men’s 200-meter dash, placed 3rd in the men’s 100-meter dash and helped the Hinds track team win first as the anchor in the men’s 4×100 meter relay! ![2016-01-06_174852_00001.png](https://hub.hindscc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/2016-01-06_174852_00001.png?width=1024&name=2016-01-06_174852_00001.png "2016-01-06_174852_00001.png")The Hinds Community College track & field program has been very successful under[Head Coach Reginald Dillon](http://www.hindsccsports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=177&path=mtrack). When asked about his relationship with Robert, Coach Dillon said:  > Robert came to Hinds and the most important thing he wanted was to graduate and attend a Division 1 school.  It was a pleasure coaching him—he always did extra and he was a model student.  Robert set his goals high and never lost focus.  I can expect a text or a call at least 2-3 times a week during track season just to tell me how a race went or if he needs some motivation.  Sometimes I have to remind him that he needs to relax... he's worked hard and prepared as much as he can.  I'm very proud to say Robert Wells is a true Eagle. Robert commented on their relationship saying, "Coach Dillion was a father figure to me. His main goal was to make sure the students he coached were able to succeed in the classroom and on the field.  We have a strong relationship and talk daily. He always gives me advice and makes sure I am doing well in my classes. Because of Coach Dillion and his training, I am now a Division 1 athlete. I received an athletic scholarship to the University of Southern Mississippi—where I'm able to continue my education and grow as an athlete."  ![2016-01-06_175457_00001.png](https://hub.hindscc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/2016-01-06_175457_00001.png?width=656&height=481&name=2016-01-06_175457_00001.png "2016-01-06_175457_00001.png")Robert continues his college career at the University of Southern Mississippi as a member of the Golden Eagle Track & Field team. This past April, [Robert](http://www.southernmiss.com/sports/c-xctrack/mtt/robert_wells_929638.html)  finished 3rd in the 100 Meters competition with a time of 10.89.  Sourthern Miss Track & Field recaps the event in their article:  '[Golden Eagle Track & Field Teams Collect 10 Event Champions at the Southern Miss Invitational'](http://www.southernmiss.com/sports/c-xctrack/recaps/042515aaa.html). A new season for the Southern Miss Track & Field athletes will begin on May 2 \[2016\] at the Jace LaCoste Invitational hosted by Mississippi State. 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