For Episode 467 of Airey Bros Radio, we're joined by one of the most accomplished coaches in collegiate cross country.

Coach Jim Sprecher, Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach at USC Aiken, sits down with us to discuss over 35 years of collegiate coaching, building championship programs across NCAA Division I, Division III, and now NCAA Division II.

Coach Sprecher shares the philosophies that have helped produce 43 All-Americans, 128 National Qualifiers, 25 Conference Championships, four Regional Championships, and countless student-athletes who have gone on to become successful coaches and leaders themselves.

From recruiting and culture building to athlete development, training philosophy, and creating lifelong relationships, this episode is filled with wisdom for coaches, runners, parents, and future collegiate athletes.

In this episode:
✅ Building the USC Aiken Cross Country program
✅ Why culture always beats scholarships
✅ Recruiting through relationships
✅ Coaching across NCAA Division I, II & III
✅ Developing All-Americans and future coaches
✅ Creating team-first environments in individual sports
✅ Training philosophy and long-term athlete development
✅ Why joy matters more than medals
✅ Building championship culture
✅ Balancing academics, athletics and life
✅ Cross Country recruiting advice
✅ USC Aiken's incredible training environment

Whether you're a high school runner, college coach, cross country fan, or parent navigating the recruiting process, this conversation is packed with decades of coaching wisdom.🎧 Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms!

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For Episode 466 of Airey Bros Radio, we're joined by one of the most respected coaches in NCAA Division I Track & Field.

Coach Tommy Badon, Head Track & Field Coach at the University of Louisiana Lafayette, joins us to discuss over four decades of coaching, building championship cultures, recruiting elite student-athletes, talent identification, leadership, and the philosophy that has guided his career.

Fresh off leading the Ragin' Cajuns to the 2025 Sun Belt Conference Men's Indoor Championship, Coach Badon shares the blueprint behind developing conference champions, Olympians, NCAA All-Americans, and successful people.We also dive into his new book:That's Just Coach B: Building Better Teams Start to Finish

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In this episode:
• Building championship culture• The Five P's of Success
• Leadership lessons for coaches, teachers and business leaders
• Recruiting high school, JUCO and transfer portal athletes
• Why multi-sport athletes still matter• Talent identification
• Coaching Olympians and NCAA All-Americans
• The evolution of college recruiting• NIL, roster limits & the transfer portal
• Building a winning culture from the ground up

Whether you're a coach, athlete, parent, educator or sports fan, this episode is packed with practical leadership advice and decades of coaching wisdom.

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Arizona Christian University Head Cross Country Coach Brent Fahsholz joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss building one of the NAIA's rising cross country and distance running programs while developing student-athletes who grow both on and off the course.

Coach Fahsholz shares his journey from Oregon to Arizona Christian, how he helped build programs from the ground up at Corban University, and why faith, character, relationships, and coachability are at the center of everything the Firestorm do.

We also dive into recruiting in Arizona, developing distance runners, creating athlete-led culture, leadership, summer training, early morning practices, the GSAC Conference, and preparing Arizona Christian Cross Country to take the next step on the national stage.

In this episode we discuss:
🏃 Coach Brent Fahsholz's journey into coaching
🔥 Building Arizona Christian University's Cross Country program
🏆 Developing championship culture through relationships
🙏 Faith, character, and leadership in college athletics
🎯 Recruiting the right student-athletes for Arizona Christian
📚 Why coachability matters more than talent
🌵 Training and recruiting distance runners in Arizona
👟 Summer mileage, Strava, leadership and accountability
🏔️ The competitive GSAC Conference and the road to the NAIA National Championships

Whether you're a coach, athlete, recruit, parent, or fan of collegiate cross country and track & field, this episode is packed with insights on building successful programs, developing leaders, and helping student-athletes reach their full potential.

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Show Notes
00:00 Why Airey Bros Radio highlights NAIA, NCAA Division II, Division III, NJCAA and overlooked college programs
04:35 Official introduction of Coach Brent Fahsholz and Arizona Christian University
06:15 Recruiting opportunities and where prospective student-athletes can connect with the Firestorm
07:45 Brent Fahsholz's origin story and discovering cross country through basketball
10:00 How great coaches inspired a lifelong coaching career
11:10 Building Corban University's Cross Country program from the ground up
13:00 Learning from mentors and why great coaches freely share knowledge
15:45 Coaching while beginning a professional career
17:00 Coaching All-Americans and the athlete who changed his philosophy forever
21:20 Taking over the Arizona Christian Cross Country program
23:30 Faith, character, and Arizona Christian University's mission
25:00 What Coach Fahsholz looks for when recruiting student-athletes
27:30 Humility, growth mindset and building a team-first culture
29:15 Liberal arts education, AI, and preparing students for life beyond athletics
30:35 Summer training, Strava accountability and developing leadership
32:30 Why coachability is one of the Firestorm's core values
34:00 Arizona Christian's returning roster and expectations for the upcoming season
36:20 Recruiting distance runners to Arizona and breaking common misconceptions
38:00 Competing in one of the NAIA's toughest conferences
39:55 Creating an athlete-led program instead of a coach-driven program
44:00 Double-threshold training and why athletes shouldn't skip developmental steps
46:20 Campus life at Arizona Christian University
48:30 Why Arizona Christian practices at 5:00 AM
51:30 Team culture, Christmas traditions and building character
53:00 Why Arizona Christian doesn't compete in indoor track
54:45 Long-term athlete development and avoiding burnout
56:00 Coaching the steeplechase and endurance events
58:00 Final thoughts on the future of Arizona Christian Cross Country
Final Four
☕ Coffee
💪 Daily habits
🎵 Music & books
🌮 Guilty pleasures and favorite foods

Thank you to Coach Brent Fahsholz for joining Airey Bros Radio!

Coach Laurier Primeau joins Airey Bros Radio after leading the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds to their fifth consecutive NAIA Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Championship while earning 2026 NAIA Women's Outdoor Track & Field Coach of the Year honors.

Coach Primeau has built one of the premier collegiate track & field programs in North America, developing NAIA National Champions, Olympians, Paralympians, All-Americans, Academic standouts, and Canadian National Team athletes while creating a culture focused on long-term athlete development.

In this episode we discuss:
🏆 Winning five consecutive NAIA Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Championships
🇨🇦 How Canadian collegiate athletics differs from the United States
🏃 Recruiting at one of the world's top academic universities
🎓 Why UBC attracts elite student-athletes from across Canada
🔥 Building championship culture through development instead of pressure
🥇 Coaching Olympians, Paralympians, and National Team athletes📈 The future of UBC Track & Field and Cross Country
🏔️ Competing in both U SPORTS and the NAIA

Whether you're a coach, athlete, recruit, parent, or fan of collegiate track & field and cross country, this conversation provides an inside look at one of the most successful programs in the NAIA.

Show Notes
00:00 Introduction to Airey Bros Radio and why the show highlights collegiate track & field, cross country and wrestling
04:05 Official introduction of Coach Laurier Primeau
05:17 Five consecutive NAIA National Championships and Coach of the Year honors
06:35 Coach Primeau's introduction to track & field as a child
09:30 Losing an influential mentor and discovering a passion for coaching
11:10 Coaching while competing at Simon Fraser University
13:20 Auburn University, competing with elite athletes and becoming a teacher
15:00 From high school coaching to leading Scotland's National Team
17:00 Lessons learned coaching Olympians and world-class athletes
19:25 How UBC competes in both U SPORTS and the NAIA
23:40 Which UBC sports compete in the NAIA and why
25:20 Recruiting Canadian student-athletes to UBC
28:20 Why American athletes choose UBC
29:55 UBC academics, engineering, business and balancing elite athletics
32:30 Student population and life at one of Canada's largest universities
33:55 The formula behind five consecutive national championships
35:40 Managing rain delays and adversity at the NAIA Championships
36:45 The plus/minus system that measures athlete development instead of medals
38:30 Building a culture focused on long-term development over pressure
40:10 Why this championship team was different from previous title teams
42:10 The future of UBC men's track & field
44:50 Redshirts, injuries and preparing for another championship run
46:45 Thoughts on the NAIA Outdoor Championships in Asheville
49:25 Summer training, recruiting and Canadian National Championships
52:00 Coaching responsibilities that continue all summer
3:00 Why UBC skips the indoor track season
55:40 Steeplechase coaching and hurdling philosophy
58:50 Why UBC is one of Canada's best universities for student-athletes
1:02:00 Final Four Questions1:02:10 Coffee preferences
1:03:00 Daily habits and fitness routine
1:05:20 Music playlists and recommended books
1:06:55 Favorite foods, travel and Vancouver culture
1:09:00 Final thoughts and closing remarks

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

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Coach Kenny Anderson joins Airey Bros Radio following a historic weekend for Central Methodist University Track & Field at the 2026 NAIA Outdoor National Championships.

Under Anderson's leadership, the CMU men finished 7th nationally with 10 All-Americans, while the women also earned a Top-10 national finish with 9 All-Americans. The conversation dives into national championship performances, athlete development, recruiting philosophy, faith-based leadership, and what it takes to build a nationally competitive program in the NAIA.

Coach Anderson shares his unique journey from electrical engineering and basketball coaching to becoming one of the most respected track & field coaches in the country. We discuss creating a family culture, developing overlooked athletes, handling the transfer portal era, and why student-athletes can thrive at smaller schools.

Whether you're a recruit, coach, parent, or track & field fan, this episode provides an inside look at one of the fastest-rising programs in the NAIA.

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Show Notes & Timestamps
0:00 Why Airey Bros Radio shines a light on NAIA, NCAA DII, DIII & NJCAA programs
1:00 Introduction of Coach Kenny Anderson & Central Methodist University
2:05 CMU's Top-10 finishes at the 2026 NAIA Outdoor Championships
3:20 Social media, recruiting and Coach "Cut The Check"
4:08 Kenny Anderson's coaching origin story
6:36 From hurdler to coach: favorite events to train
7:22 Recapping the 2026 NAIA Outdoor Championships
8:18 Women's 4x400 relay DQ and lessons learned
9:31 The rise of CMU's 800-meter program
10:31 School records and All-American performances
11:11 Handling pressure on the national stage
12:27 Coach accountability and leadership philosophy
13:44 Creating elite expectations regardless of division
14:25 Building for next season before nationals even end
15:12 Graduates, transfers, NIL and roster management
16:03 Developing athletes who move up to NCAA Division I
18:02 Recruiting athletes who want to stay four years
19:44 Central Methodist culture: Communication, Trust & Family
20:32 Faith, leadership and building relationships
22:16 Athlete-led accountability and team ownership
23:37 Why recruits choose Central Methodist University
25:20 Faith opportunities on campus and within the program
27:00 Watching student-athletes grow as people
28:46 Coaching at a faith-based institution
30:06 Popular academic majors at CMU
30:26 Marine Biology in the middle of Missouri?
32:20 Taking over the program and exceeding expectations
34:43 Three freshmen headed to the U20 Championships
35:29 Why U20 qualification is huge for the program
36:24 Recruiting athletes who want the small-school experience
38:22 Recruiting locally, nationally and internationally
40:00 Building international recruiting pipelines
41:48 Being a Director of Track & Field
42:34 Leadership, staff development and delegation
45:24 Managing budgets, travel and expense reports
46:04 Comparing NAIA National Championship venues
48:08 Coaching the 800 meters and training philosophy
49:44 What CMU looks for in recruits
51:11 Creating a memorable student-athlete experience
52:25 The Final Four Questions
53:15 Daily habits and morning routines
54:11 Music, playlists and New Orleans bounce mixes
55:09 Florida roots, seafood boils and playing saxophone
56:12 Kenny Anderson's guilty pleasure: Burger King
57:10 Closing thoughts and appreciation for NAIA coaches