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Florida Tech Head Cross Country & Track & Field Coach Dylan Anderson returns to Airey Bros Radio for Episode 473 following his appointment as the new leader of the Panthers program.

Coach Anderson joins the Bros to talk about his move from the University of Evansville back home to Florida, taking over Florida Tech Cross Country & Track & Field, and his vision for building a championship-level NCAA Division II program in the Sunshine State Conference.

We dive into recruiting at one of the nation's premier STEM-focused universities, Florida's deep high school running talent pool, international recruiting, the transfer portal, individualized training, building team culture, and creating a Division I-level experience within a Division II program.

Coach Anderson also discusses balancing demanding majors like engineering and aviation with college athletics, Florida Tech's connections to the Space Coast, NASA, SpaceX and other major employers, plus his plans to reconnect the Panthers with the Melbourne running community.

And, of course, we finish with the Airey Bros Final Four — coffee, daily practices, what Coach Anderson is reading, and his new Florida guilty pleasure: a Pub Sub on the beach.

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Coach Danny Zarzutzki, Head Cross Country Coach at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss building an NCAA Division II cross country program from the ground up, recruiting student-athletes, developing championship culture, and why GSW is one of the best values in Division II athletics.

Coach Zarzutzki shares his unique coaching journey, transitioning from basketball to cross country, growing a new program, recruiting high school runners, creating an unforgettable student-athlete experience, and helping athletes succeed in the classroom, on the course, and in the community.

Whether you're a high school runner, cross country coach, parent, recruiter, or student-athlete exploring NCAA Division II opportunities, this episode provides valuable insight into college recruiting, scholarships, academics, and what it takes to build a successful collegiate cross country program.

Topics Covered

• Georgia Southwestern State University Cross Country
• NCAA Division II Cross Country Recruiting
• College Running Recruiting Tips
• Building a Cross Country Program
• Student-Athlete Development
• NCAA Transfer Portal
• Team Culture & Leadership
• Scholarships & Financial Aid
• Hope Scholarship
• Community Engagement
• Academic Success
• Nursing & Business Programs
• Coaching Philosophy
• Cross Country Training
• Recruiting High School Runners

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Coach Jacob Burgamy, Head Cross Country & Track & Field Coach at Augusta University, joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss building one of the premier NCAA Division II distance running programs in the country.

Since taking over the Jaguars program, Coach Burgamy has continued Augusta University's championship tradition while developing NCAA National Championship qualifiers, Peach Belt Conference Champions, NCAA All-Americans, conference champions, school record holders, and nationally competitive distance runners.

In this episode we discuss:
🏃 Building a championship culture at Augusta University
🏆 Winning multiple Peach Belt Conference Championships
🎓 Recruiting NCAA Division II student-athletes
🔥 Developing runners from freshmen into NCAA National Championship qualifiers
📈 Heat training vs. altitude training
💪 Double Threshold Training
🎙 Athlete development & coaching philosophy
🌎 Recruiting Georgia, the Southeast, and internationally
📚 Balancing academics with high-level collegiate athletics

Coach Burgamy also shares his journey from collegiate athlete to head coach, lessons learned from longtime Augusta coach Adam Ward, why culture always beats talent, and what it takes to consistently compete among the nation's best NCAA Division II Cross Country programs.

Whether you're a runner, coach, recruit, parent, or fan of collegiate distance running, this episode offers valuable insight into building championship teams and developing athletes the right way.

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Coach Terica Harris joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss building the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) Cross Country & Track & Field program into one of the fastest-rising programs in the Peach Belt Conference.

Entering her fourth season as Head Coach, Harris has already guided the Sand Sharks to conference champions, school records, NCAA qualifiers, relay champions, All-Conference performances, and a Peach Belt Conference Freshman Field Athlete of the Year while helping establish a winning culture at one of NCAA Division II's youngest programs.

A former seven-time Big East Champion at Marquette University, Harris shares her journey from standout student-athlete to head coach, including her time as a graduate assistant at Southeastern University where she helped the Fire earn conference championships and the 2023 NAIA Men's Indoor National Championship before taking over the USCB program.

In Episode 470, we discuss what it takes to build a program from the ground up, recruiting student-athletes to a growing university, creating championship culture, balancing academics and athletics, and developing athletes capable of competing at the conference and national levels.

Coach Harris also shares her philosophy on leadership, mentorship, recruiting, summer training, managing a growing roster, and why Beaufort, South Carolina has become an outstanding destination for student-athletes looking to compete while earning a quality education.

We also discuss:
• Building a new NCAA Division II Track & Field program
• Peach Belt Conference Cross Country & Track & Field
• Recruiting student-athletes from the Southeast and beyond
• Creating championship culture
• Developing sprinters, jumpers, throwers & distance runners
• Coaching philosophy & athlete development
• Growing roster numbers and program depth
• Morning practice vs. afternoon practice
• Summer training expectations• USCB academics, nursing & marine biology programs
• Life in Beaufort, Hilton Head & the South Carolina Lowcountry
• Advice for future collegiate athletes and coachesSince arriving at USC Beaufort, Coach Harris has helped lay the foundation for one of the Peach Belt Conference's fastest-growing programs, building both competitive success and a culture centered around academics, accountability, and long-term athlete development.

Program Highlights
🏆 Peach Belt Conference Champions
🏆 Peach Belt Freshman Field Athlete of the Year
🏆 Conference Relay Champions
🏆 Multiple School Records
🏆 NCAA Division II National Qualifiers
🏆 One of the fastest-growing NCAA Division II Track & Field programsWhether you're a coach, athlete, recruit, parent, or fan of NCAA Cross Country & Track & Field, this episode provides tremendous insight into building a collegiate program, recruiting the right student-athletes, and creating a championship culture from the ground up.

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Coach Mark Misch joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss building one of the nation's premier NCAA Division II distance running programs at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)

.Entering his 20th season leading the Mountain Lions Men's Cross Country program, Coach Misch has established UCCS as a perennial national contender, guiding the program to 11 NCAA Division II National Championship appearances while coaching NCAA Champions, All-Americans, Olympians, Olympic Trials qualifiers, national record holders, and some of the most accomplished distance runners in Division II history.

In Episode 469, Coach Misch shares his coaching journey from growing up in southeast Kansas to building a nationally respected program in Colorado Springs. We discuss the philosophy behind developing championship distance runners, creating a culture centered around character and accountability, recruiting student-athletes from across the country, and helping runners thrive both academically and athletically.

We also dive into what makes Colorado Springs one of the world's premier endurance training destinations, the advantages and challenges of altitude training, competing in the always competitive Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC), and preparing athletes to compete on the national stage year after year.

We also discuss:
• Building championship culture
• NCAA Division II Cross Country recruiting
• Altitude training & athlete development
• Character-based coaching philosophy
• Developing NCAA Champions & Olympians
• Competing in the RMAC
• Creating academic excellence within a championship program
• Recruiting student-athletes from across the country
• Leadership, accountability & team culture
• Coaching through adversity and athlete development
• Advice for aspiring collegiate runners and coaches

During his tenure at UCCS, Coach Misch has helped establish one of the premier distance running cultures in NCAA Division II while mentoring generations of student-athletes who have gone on to become coaches, educators, professionals, and leaders.

Program Highlights:
🏆 11 NCAA Division II Men's Cross Country National Championship Appearances
🏆 NCAA Division II National Champions & All-Americans
🏆 Olympians & Olympic Trials Qualifiers
🏆 RMAC Championships & National Qualifiers
🏆 2025 Baker University Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee
🏆 20 Seasons Leading UCCS Men's Cross Country

Whether you're a coach, athlete, recruit, parent, or fan of collegiate Cross Country & Track & Field, this episode offers tremendous insight into building successful teams, developing great people, and sustaining excellence over two decades.

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Show Notes / Time Stamps
0:00 — Intro, ultrarunning discussion & welcome
0:21 — Airey Bros Radio opening
1:10 — Introducing Coach Mark Misch & UCCS accomplishments
3:27 — UCCS recruiting resources & Mountain Lions athletics
5:24 — Recruiting athletes to Colorado Springs
7:22 — Finding the right fit: academics, culture & team environment
10:06 — Why Colorado has become a distance running destination
12:22 — Coaching athletes through altitude adaptation
15:14 — Competing for recruits in the RMAC
16:00 — Building a program around character, integrity & culture
17:38 — Academic excellence at UCCS
19:00 — Scholarship opportunities & roster management
21:08 — Evaluating recruits & athlete potential
24:18 — Coach Misch's origin story
28:28 — The road atlas training log that shaped his coaching career
31:48 — Lessons learned through adversity
33:04 — Helping athletes process success and disappointment
36:43 — Building lasting relationships with student-athletes
39:09 — Developing future coaches through the program
41:22 — The UCCS coaching tree
43:01 — Green flags and red flags during recruiting
48:15 — Communication, leadership & building consistent team culture
51:10 — 20 years at UCCS and what makes the program special
54:44 — Advice for student-athletes considering the junior college route
Final Four QuestionsClosing Thoughts

Coach Brad Herbster joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss building one of the premier NCAA Division I distance running programs in the country at Appalachian State University.

In Episode 468, we dive into Coach Herbster's coaching journey from standout student-athlete at South Carolina to becoming one of the nation's most respected collegiate distance coaches. We discuss the culture behind Appalachian State's rise to the top of the Sun Belt Conference, developing championship-caliber athletes, recruiting in today's NCAA landscape, and why Boone, North Carolina has become one of the best training environments for distance runners in America.

Coach Herbster also shares lessons learned from coaching at Texas, Pittsburgh, Clemson, Charlotte and Appalachian State while discussing athlete development, the Transfer Portal, roster limits, championship expectations, and building programs capable of competing on the national stage.

We also discuss:
• NCAA Division I Cross Country recruiting
• Building championship culture
• Athlete development & coaching philosophy
• Recruiting domestic talent
• The Transfer Portal & roster management
• Developing elite distance runners
• Summer training strategies• The importance of Boone's altitude and trail system
• Appalachian State academics & student life
• Advice for future collegiate runners and coaches

Appalachian State Men's Cross Country has quickly become one of the premier distance programs in the Sun Belt Conference under Coach Herbster's leadership.

Recent accomplishments include:
🏆 Three Consecutive Sun Belt Men's Cross Country Championships
🏆 Sun Belt Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year (2023 & 2024)
🏃 One of the fastest developing distance programs in NCAA Division I
🔥 Multiple Conference Champions, NCAA Qualifiers & All-Conference performers
📈 Building toward national championship contention

Whether you're a coach, athlete, recruit, parent, or fan of NCAA Cross Country & Track & Field, this episode offers tremendous insight into building championship programs and developing student-athletes at the highest collegiate level.

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Show Notes / Time Stamps
0:00 — Intro, Airey Bros Radio mission & connecting student-athletes with college programs
6:03 — Airey Bros Radio opening & Coach Brad Herbster introduction
8:10 — Appalachian State recruiting resources & summer camp opportunities
9:18 — Coach Herbster's coaching journey & opening a running specialty business
13:33 — Growing up in Texas, discovering distance running & competing with his identical twin brother
19:12 — How owning a business shaped his coaching philosophy
22:35 — Why Appalachian State was the perfect opportunity
24:00 — The Fire Tower Project & alumni support
26:00 — Recruiting domestic athletes & building championship teams
27:25 — Three straight Sun Belt Championships & taking the next step nationally
28:12 — Why Boone is one of America's best distance running destinations
31:14 — Program goals, championship expectations & regional competition
35:33 — Developing elite middle-distance & distance runners
37:35 — Transfer Portal recruiting success stories
39:31 — Summer training, communication & athlete accountability
42:15 — Double-threshold training philosophy
42:48 — Previewing the 2026 Cross Country season
44:22 — Sun Belt Championships & conference competition
48:05 — Designing fair championship cross country courses
49:45 — Appalachian State academics & student opportunities
51:13 — Life in Boone, North Carolina outside of running
53:07 — Ski town culture & mountain lifestyle
55:40 — Why Boone continues attracting elite runners
Final Four Questions | Closing Thoughts

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