Adams State University Athletics

As a student-athlete for Adams State, Jim Bevan was the 1983 RMAC triple jump champion with a distance of 47 feet, 8.5 inches. The year prior he was the triple jump runner-up and scored in the long jump both years. His efforts resulted in appearances at the NAIA Indoor Track & Field Championships (1982 & 1983) along with the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships (1982 & 1983).

His Adams State career was preceded by a successful prep career at nearby Center High School where he was a triple jump state champion along with scoring points in the long jump and 4x200m relay. He was inducted into the Center High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012.

Following his Adams State career, Bevan remained in Alamosa as an Assistant Coach for the cross country and track & field programs from 1983-86. His time as an assistant coach was highlighted by three NAIA cross country national titles and top 10 finishes on the track & field circuit. He was the event specific coach for 1986 NAIA Triple Jump champ, Curt Christensen, who was inducted into the Adams State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015.

Since leaving Alamosa and Adams State, Bevan has coached (head coach since 2005-06) at Rice University in Houston. At Rice he has played a role in seven cross country conference titles, six indoor conference titles, and eight outdoor conference titles. During his tenure he has coached several All-Americans and has earned numerous Coach of the Year awards.