1972 , he was one of 25 coaches nominated for assistant coach of the U.S. track team at the Munich Olympic games. In 1972 , he was elected national secretary-treasurer of the NAIA track and field coaches association; in 1974 , he was elected vice president; and, in 1978, he was elected president, after completing two terms as vice president. He was director of the NAIA national track meet in 1973 and 1974 and served as the track meet referee in 1972 , 1978 , and 1979. He was on the NAIA track indoor jury of appeals in 1979 and the NAIA track indoor game committee in 1981, 1982, and 1983. He is a member of the national faculty of the U. S. Sports Academy and the World University Games Subcommittee of the Track and Field Coaches International Competition Committee. In 1980 , he was an NAIA delegate to the Governing Council of the Track and Field Association . He served 12 years as vice president of the Arkansas Athletic Association and he was the charter president of the Arkansas Track Coaches Association. He has been invited to serve on the faculty of various track and cross country clinics across the nation , has served as chairman of the Arkansas AAU Olympic Development Committee , and has been an avid supporter of the Run for Your Life physical fitness program. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the NAIA track and field program, his commitment to building character in young men and women and his ability as a coach, 'he was inducted on May 25, 1983 , into the NAIA Hall of Fame. Harry Fritz, Executive Director of NAIA, commented , "this tribute is in recognition of your athletic achievements and the honor exemplifies the highest idea ls of intercollegiate athletics and fine moral character." Dr. Harry D. Olree, athletic director at Harding, said , "This is the highest honor bestowed on any athletic coach by the NAIA. He is very deserving based on his coaching expertise, dedication to serving young men and women through ath letics and his great Christian character. " Senior Tony McCoy , a 1983 Ali-American sprinter, commented, "He is an excellent coach who is great in working with young people. He has helped me in so many ways. He helped me to gain selfconfidence both as a person and as an athlete. He is a winner. Above everything else . though, he is a great Christian whom I will always admire. I am trying to pattern my life after Coach Lloyd." In 1983, he was promoted to the academic rank of Professor of Physical Education. His favorite courses are "Health Education" and "Kinesiology and Biomechanics." He maintains high academic standards and is recognized as an outstanding teacher. Since 1971 , he has served as a member of the Student Affairs Committee . Over the years, he has also found time to be an active member of the Optimist Club, a Cub master , and a Boy Scout Board member. He serves as a deacon in the College Church of Christ and is currently teaching Sunday morning class for college students. During the summer of 1984, he directed a six-week international campaign to Australia and he plans to conduct another Aus- "The bo!!s supply their own offer motivation. I just them encouragement. " - Coach Ted Lloyd tralian campaign in the summer of 1985. He spends many hours counseling with college students and counseling for the Counseling Committee of the College congregation. Because of your sterling Christian chaTacter, your excellent teaching ability . your commitment to the aims and ideals of Harding University, your genuine interest in your students, your phenomenal achievements as coach of the Harding University track and cross country teams , and your national and international recognition as a coach , the senior class of Harding Uniuelsity feels honored to dedicate this i 985 Petit Jean to you, Coach Ted Lloyd. &. One of Many. Arkansas Intercollegiate Commissioner Harry T. Hall presents Coach Ted Lloyd with one of his numerous "Coach of the Year" Awards. - photo by Public Relations Office. Dedication 3
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