On this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach Chris Layne, the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Milligan University. With 25 years of coaching experience, 186 All-Americans, and 17 individual national championships, Coach Layne has built a powerhouse program in NAIA athletics.

We dive into:
✅ The rise of Milligan's track & field and cross country programs
✅ The importance of social media in recruiting
✅ How track & field training benefits football players
✅ His coaching philosophy and the impact of faith in athletics
✅ Why NAIA and D2/D3 schools are the perfect fit for so many athletesWhether you're a coach, athlete, or fan of distance running, sprinting, or college athletics, this episode is packed with insights, motivation, and recruiting tips.

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Podcast Show Notes with Time Stamps

📌 00:00 – Introduction to Airey Bros Radio 🎙️
📌 02:00 – Why NAIA, D2, and D3 Track & Field Deserve More Attention 🏅 #NAIATrack #D2Track #D3Track
📌 06:30 – Coach Chris Layne’s Journey to Milligan University 🏃‍♂️ #CollegeTrack #DistanceRunning
📌 10:45 – How Social Media Impacts College Recruiting 📲 #TrackRecruiting #CollegeAthletics
📌 14:00 – The Importance of Multi-Sport Athletes: Track & Football Connection 🏈 #FootballSpeedTraining
📌 18:30 – Building a Championship Culture at Milligan 💪 #ChampionshipMindset #AthleteDevelopment
📌 25:00 – The Role of Faith in College Athletics ⛪ #ChristianColleges #FaithAndSports
📌 32:00 – The Secret to Milligan’s Recruiting Success 🔑 #TrackAndFieldRecruiting
📌 40:00 – The Double-Threshold Training Trend in Distance Running 🔥 #DistanceRunning #ThresholdTraining
📌 48:00 – Milligan’s Indoor Track Season & National Championship Goals 🥇 #TrackNationals #IndoorTrack
📌 54:00 – Final Thoughts & Where to Follow Milligan XCTF

📢 #NAIAXCTF
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Layne to be Named to Carter County Sports Hall of Fame in 2025

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