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ABR 463 | Building Champions Concordia XC/Track Coach Matt Beisel
Coach Matt Beisel joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 463.As the Head Coach of Concordia University Track & Field and Cross Country, Coach Beisel has helped build one of the premier programs in the NAIA. Under his leadership, the Bulldogs have earned multiple NAIA Top-10 finishes, conference championships, national champions, All-Americans, and a reputation for developing student-athletes both on and off the track.In this episode, Coach Beisel shares his incredible journey from a walk-on athlete to one of the most respected coaches in collegiate track & field. We discuss Concordia's championship culture, recruiting philosophy, athlete development, faith-based leadership, training methodology, double-threshold training, racewalking, and what makes Concordia University such a unique student-athlete experience.Whether you're a coach, athlete, recruit, parent, or fan of collegiate cross country and track & field, this episode is packed with valuable insights.Topics Covered:✅ Building a championship culture at Concordia University
✅ Recruiting student-athletes who fit the Bulldog standard
✅ Faith, leadership, and coaching philosophy
✅ Developing NAIA All-Americans and National Champions
✅ Double-threshold training and modern endurance coaching
✅ Individualized athlete development
✅ The importance of relationships in coaching
✅ Racewalking and growing unique opportunities in track & field
✅ Time management, leadership, and building sustainable success🎧 Follow Airey Bros Radio:
YouTube: @AireyBros
Instagram: @aireybrosradio
Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Airey Bros Radio
☕ Support the Show:
https://buymeacoffee.com/aireybros
🏃 Fueled by Black Sheep Endurance Coaching:
https://www.blacksheependurance.com
Time Stamped Show Notes
00:00 Introduction to Airey Bros Radio and mission of highlighting NAIA, NCAA DII, DIII and JUCO opportunities
01:45 Welcome to ABR 463 with Concordia University Head Coach Matt Beisel
02:45 Coach Beisel's accomplishments at Concordia University
04:23 Recruiting information and how prospective student-athletes can connect with Concordia
05:47 Origin Story: How Coach Beisel discovered running
07:31 Presidential Fitness Day and running his first mile
08:20 Running cross country in basketball shoes
09:11 Moving to Taiwan during high school
10:11 Racing at Taiwan Nationals in the 1500m and 5K
11:31 Returning to the United States and choosing Concordia University
12:47 From science teacher to coach
13:15 Starting a track and cross country program from scratch
14:22 Coaching at the high school level and developing multiple state champions
16:47 Coaching in Phoenix before returning to Concordia
17:20 Opportunity to return home and lead Concordia Track & Field
20:12 Faith, uncertainty, and trusting the journey
21:04 Science education, coaching, and mentoring student-athletes
22:24 Leaving science teaching to pursue coaching full-time
24:18 The difficult decision to leave Phoenix for Concordia
26:07 Why moving to Nebraska became the best decision for his family
27:00 Taking over a national championship program
28:21 Coaching athletes in a championship culture
29:17 Recruiting as the foundation of sustained success
30:07 A coaching staff made entirely of Concordia alumni
31:12 Why Concordia's culture is different32:17 Coaching cross country, distance, and middle distance athletes
33:21 The science behind coaching and athlete development
34:20 Preparing athletes to become future coaches
34:48 "Mattie B Running Academy" and educating athletes beyond training
36:13 Double-threshold training discussion
37:17 The "Golden Zone" and sub-threshold training
38:10 30/30s, 45/15s, and modern endurance training concepts
39:24 Bicarbonate supplementation and performance
40:34 Individual experimentation in training
41:18 Why easy days must stay easy
41:50 Individualized training for 66 cross country athletes
42:50 Learning from legendary Arkansas coach John McDonnell
43:07 Building meaningful relationships with athletes
44:21 Coaching the whole person, not just the athlete
45:21 Running is only one part of life
46:03 Managing recruiting, coaching, administration, and family
47:18 Creating systems and processes for long-term success
48:47 Reducing workload by 25 hours per week
50:20 Concordia's unique racewalking program
51:13 Defending racewalking within the NAIA
51:35 Walk Wednesdays and introducing athletes to racewalking
52:21 Having a dedicated racewalking coach
54:11 Recruiting and developing racewalkers in the Midwest
55:05 Finding hidden talent and creating opportunities
55:45 Recruiting philosophy and identifying athletes with untapped potentialClosing Thoughts & Final Questions
✅ Recruiting student-athletes who fit the Bulldog standard
✅ Faith, leadership, and coaching philosophy
✅ Developing NAIA All-Americans and National Champions
✅ Double-threshold training and modern endurance coaching
✅ Individualized athlete development
✅ The importance of relationships in coaching
✅ Racewalking and growing unique opportunities in track & field
✅ Time management, leadership, and building sustainable success🎧 Follow Airey Bros Radio:
YouTube: @AireyBros
Instagram: @aireybrosradio
Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Airey Bros Radio
☕ Support the Show:
https://buymeacoffee.com/aireybros
🏃 Fueled by Black Sheep Endurance Coaching:
https://www.blacksheependurance.com
Time Stamped Show Notes
00:00 Introduction to Airey Bros Radio and mission of highlighting NAIA, NCAA DII, DIII and JUCO opportunities
01:45 Welcome to ABR 463 with Concordia University Head Coach Matt Beisel
02:45 Coach Beisel's accomplishments at Concordia University
04:23 Recruiting information and how prospective student-athletes can connect with Concordia
05:47 Origin Story: How Coach Beisel discovered running
07:31 Presidential Fitness Day and running his first mile
08:20 Running cross country in basketball shoes
09:11 Moving to Taiwan during high school
10:11 Racing at Taiwan Nationals in the 1500m and 5K
11:31 Returning to the United States and choosing Concordia University
12:47 From science teacher to coach
13:15 Starting a track and cross country program from scratch
14:22 Coaching at the high school level and developing multiple state champions
16:47 Coaching in Phoenix before returning to Concordia
17:20 Opportunity to return home and lead Concordia Track & Field
20:12 Faith, uncertainty, and trusting the journey
21:04 Science education, coaching, and mentoring student-athletes
22:24 Leaving science teaching to pursue coaching full-time
24:18 The difficult decision to leave Phoenix for Concordia
26:07 Why moving to Nebraska became the best decision for his family
27:00 Taking over a national championship program
28:21 Coaching athletes in a championship culture
29:17 Recruiting as the foundation of sustained success
30:07 A coaching staff made entirely of Concordia alumni
31:12 Why Concordia's culture is different32:17 Coaching cross country, distance, and middle distance athletes
33:21 The science behind coaching and athlete development
34:20 Preparing athletes to become future coaches
34:48 "Mattie B Running Academy" and educating athletes beyond training
36:13 Double-threshold training discussion
37:17 The "Golden Zone" and sub-threshold training
38:10 30/30s, 45/15s, and modern endurance training concepts
39:24 Bicarbonate supplementation and performance
40:34 Individual experimentation in training
41:18 Why easy days must stay easy
41:50 Individualized training for 66 cross country athletes
42:50 Learning from legendary Arkansas coach John McDonnell
43:07 Building meaningful relationships with athletes
44:21 Coaching the whole person, not just the athlete
45:21 Running is only one part of life
46:03 Managing recruiting, coaching, administration, and family
47:18 Creating systems and processes for long-term success
48:47 Reducing workload by 25 hours per week
50:20 Concordia's unique racewalking program
51:13 Defending racewalking within the NAIA
51:35 Walk Wednesdays and introducing athletes to racewalking
52:21 Having a dedicated racewalking coach
54:11 Recruiting and developing racewalkers in the Midwest
55:05 Finding hidden talent and creating opportunities
55:45 Recruiting philosophy and identifying athletes with untapped potentialClosing Thoughts & Final Questions
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Coach Matt Beisel joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 463.As the Head Coach of Concordia University Track & Field and Cross Country, Coach Beisel has helped build one of the premier programs in the NAIA. Under his leadership, the Bulldogs have earned multiple NAIA Top-10 finishes, conference championships, national champions, All-Americans, and a reputation for developing student-athletes both on and off the track.In this episode, Coach Beisel shares his incredible journey from a walk-on athlete to one of the most respected coaches in collegiate track & field. We discuss Concordia's championship culture, recruiting philosophy, athlete development, faith-based leadership, training methodology, double-threshold training, racewalking, and what makes Concordia University such a unique student-athlete experience.Whether you're a coach, athlete, recruit, parent, or fan of collegiate cross country and track & field, this episode is packed with valuable insights.Topics Covered:✅ Building a championship culture at Concordia University
✅ Recruiting student-athletes who fit the Bulldog standard
✅ Faith, leadership, and coaching philosophy
✅ Developing NAIA All-Americans and National Champions
✅ Double-threshold training and modern endurance coaching
✅ Individualized athlete development
✅ The importance of relationships in coaching
✅ Racewalking and growing unique opportunities in track & field
✅ Time management, leadership, and building sustainable success🎧 Follow Airey Bros Radio:
YouTube: @AireyBros
Instagram: @aireybrosradio
Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Airey Bros Radio
☕ Support the Show:
https://buymeacoffee.com/aireybros
🏃 Fueled by Black Sheep Endurance Coaching:
https://www.blacksheependurance.com
Time Stamped Show Notes
00:00 Introduction to Airey Bros Radio and mission of highlighting NAIA, NCAA DII, DIII and JUCO opportunities
01:45 Welcome to ABR 463 with Concordia University Head Coach Matt Beisel
02:45 Coach Beisel's accomplishments at Concordia University
04:23 Recruiting information and how prospective student-athletes can connect with Concordia
05:47 Origin Story: How Coach Beisel discovered running
07:31 Presidential Fitness Day and running his first mile
08:20 Running cross country in basketball shoes
09:11 Moving to Taiwan during high school
10:11 Racing at Taiwan Nationals in the 1500m and 5K
11:31 Returning to the United States and choosing Concordia University
12:47 From science teacher to coach
13:15 Starting a track and cross country program from scratch
14:22 Coaching at the high school level and developing multiple state champions
16:47 Coaching in Phoenix before returning to Concordia
17:20 Opportunity to return home and lead Concordia Track & Field
20:12 Faith, uncertainty, and trusting the journey
21:04 Science education, coaching, and mentoring student-athletes
22:24 Leaving science teaching to pursue coaching full-time
24:18 The difficult decision to leave Phoenix for Concordia
26:07 Why moving to Nebraska became the best decision for his family
27:00 Taking over a national championship program
28:21 Coaching athletes in a championship culture
29:17 Recruiting as the foundation of sustained success
30:07 A coaching staff made entirely of Concordia alumni
31:12 Why Concordia's culture is different32:17 Coaching cross country, distance, and middle distance athletes
33:21 The science behind coaching and athlete development
34:20 Preparing athletes to become future coaches
34:48 "Mattie B Running Academy" and educating athletes beyond training
36:13 Double-threshold training discussion
37:17 The "Golden Zone" and sub-threshold training
38:10 30/30s, 45/15s, and modern endurance training concepts
39:24 Bicarbonate supplementation and performance
40:34 Individual experimentation in training
41:18 Why easy days must stay easy
41:50 Individualized training for 66 cross country athletes
42:50 Learning from legendary Arkansas coach John McDonnell
43:07 Building meaningful relationships with athletes
44:21 Coaching the whole person, not just the athlete
45:21 Running is only one part of life
46:03 Managing recruiting, coaching, administration, and family
47:18 Creating systems and processes for long-term success
48:47 Reducing workload by 25 hours per week
50:20 Concordia's unique racewalking program
51:13 Defending racewalking within the NAIA
51:35 Walk Wednesdays and introducing athletes to racewalking
52:21 Having a dedicated racewalking coach
54:11 Recruiting and developing racewalkers in the Midwest
55:05 Finding hidden talent and creating opportunities
55:45 Recruiting philosophy and identifying athletes with untapped potentialClosing Thoughts & Final Questions
✅ Recruiting student-athletes who fit the Bulldog standard
✅ Faith, leadership, and coaching philosophy
✅ Developing NAIA All-Americans and National Champions
✅ Double-threshold training and modern endurance coaching
✅ Individualized athlete development
✅ The importance of relationships in coaching
✅ Racewalking and growing unique opportunities in track & field
✅ Time management, leadership, and building sustainable success🎧 Follow Airey Bros Radio:
YouTube: @AireyBros
Instagram: @aireybrosradio
Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Airey Bros Radio
☕ Support the Show:
https://buymeacoffee.com/aireybros
🏃 Fueled by Black Sheep Endurance Coaching:
https://www.blacksheependurance.com
Time Stamped Show Notes
00:00 Introduction to Airey Bros Radio and mission of highlighting NAIA, NCAA DII, DIII and JUCO opportunities
01:45 Welcome to ABR 463 with Concordia University Head Coach Matt Beisel
02:45 Coach Beisel's accomplishments at Concordia University
04:23 Recruiting information and how prospective student-athletes can connect with Concordia
05:47 Origin Story: How Coach Beisel discovered running
07:31 Presidential Fitness Day and running his first mile
08:20 Running cross country in basketball shoes
09:11 Moving to Taiwan during high school
10:11 Racing at Taiwan Nationals in the 1500m and 5K
11:31 Returning to the United States and choosing Concordia University
12:47 From science teacher to coach
13:15 Starting a track and cross country program from scratch
14:22 Coaching at the high school level and developing multiple state champions
16:47 Coaching in Phoenix before returning to Concordia
17:20 Opportunity to return home and lead Concordia Track & Field
20:12 Faith, uncertainty, and trusting the journey
21:04 Science education, coaching, and mentoring student-athletes
22:24 Leaving science teaching to pursue coaching full-time
24:18 The difficult decision to leave Phoenix for Concordia
26:07 Why moving to Nebraska became the best decision for his family
27:00 Taking over a national championship program
28:21 Coaching athletes in a championship culture
29:17 Recruiting as the foundation of sustained success
30:07 A coaching staff made entirely of Concordia alumni
31:12 Why Concordia's culture is different32:17 Coaching cross country, distance, and middle distance athletes
33:21 The science behind coaching and athlete development
34:20 Preparing athletes to become future coaches
34:48 "Mattie B Running Academy" and educating athletes beyond training
36:13 Double-threshold training discussion
37:17 The "Golden Zone" and sub-threshold training
38:10 30/30s, 45/15s, and modern endurance training concepts
39:24 Bicarbonate supplementation and performance
40:34 Individual experimentation in training
41:18 Why easy days must stay easy
41:50 Individualized training for 66 cross country athletes
42:50 Learning from legendary Arkansas coach John McDonnell
43:07 Building meaningful relationships with athletes
44:21 Coaching the whole person, not just the athlete
45:21 Running is only one part of life
46:03 Managing recruiting, coaching, administration, and family
47:18 Creating systems and processes for long-term success
48:47 Reducing workload by 25 hours per week
50:20 Concordia's unique racewalking program
51:13 Defending racewalking within the NAIA
51:35 Walk Wednesdays and introducing athletes to racewalking
52:21 Having a dedicated racewalking coach
54:11 Recruiting and developing racewalkers in the Midwest
55:05 Finding hidden talent and creating opportunities
55:45 Recruiting philosophy and identifying athletes with untapped potentialClosing Thoughts & Final Questions
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