Assistant coach Pete Julian's role within the Nike Oregon Project continues to grow.
Julian has assumed the lead coaching role for three-time Olympian Shannon Rowbury and ex-University of Oregon star Eric Jenkins.
Julian already had been lead coach for Japanese distance runner Suguru Osako.
"It really almost evolved organically," Julian said. "I was spending a lot of time with particular athletes, and was taking on more of lead role with a few of them. It came about that I became the point guy. It's really sort of a natural transition."
Alberto Salazar remains Oregon Project head coach.