Grand View University head track and field coach Jerry Monner has announced the hiring of Miradieu Joseph as an assistant coach for the men's and women's track and field programs. He will be in charge of coaching the sprints and hurdles for the Vikings during the 2009-10 school year.

Head Coach Jerry Monner said "We are very excited to have Miradieu joining our coaching staff. He has a winning mentality and he's full of enthusiasm." Monner added "I think he's the perfect fit for our program as we continue to build off the success we've had the past few seasons."

Joseph is a 2001 graduate of Wartburg College where he was a seven-time All-American in track and field and helped lead the Knights to three IIAC Conference Championships. During his senior year of competition he was crowned the NCAA Division III National Champion in the 400m Hurdles and anchored the 4x400m relay team to an eighth place finish at the national championships. Miradieu still holds five individual school records at Wartburg and is a member of three school record relay teams.