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Women's Cross Country Coach Directory

NCAA Division I · click any email to write to a coach directly

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Contacts
1,066
Programs
360
Last updated
July 2026
Source
Official athletics directories
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NameTitleEmailSchool
Lance BinghamHead Coachlance.bingham@acu.eduAbilene Christian University
Jarvis JelenAssistant Coach (Distance)jarvis.jelen@acu.eduAbilene Christian University
Andrew MurphyHead Coachandrew.murphy@aamu.eduAlabama A&M University
Ritchie BeeneHead Coachasuhornetstrack@gmail.comAlabama State University
Alonzo BanksHead Coachaobanks@alcorn.eduAlcorn State University
Roy Lee Jr.Assistant Coachroyl@alcorn.eduAlcorn State University
Sean GrahamHead Coach/Recruiting Coordinatorsgraham@american.eduAmerican University
Damion McLeanDirector of Track & Field/Cross Countrymcleandm@appstate.eduAppalachian State University
Annie RichardsWomen's Distance Coachrichardsac@appstate.eduAppalachian State University
Jesse DuvallHead Cross Country Coachjduvall@astate.eduArkansas State University
Dr. Jim PatchellDirector of Track & Field/Cross Country—Arkansas State University
Leroy BurrellHead Coach—Auburn University
Ken HarndenAssistant Head Coach, Men's Sprints and Hurdleskch0065@auburn.eduAuburn University
Lacena Golding-ClarkeAssistant Coach, Women's Sprints and Hurdlesleg0067@auburn.eduAuburn University
Aaron KindtCross Country/Distance Coachakindt@auburn.eduAuburn University
Richard FisherAssistant Coach / Jumps & Multisrfisher@auburn.eduAuburn University
Joseph RiccioAssistant Coach / Throwsjar0238@auburn.eduAuburn University
Asha Gibson-SmithHead Track & Field (Sprints & Hurdles)and Cross Country Coachgibsonsmitha@apsu.eduAustin Peay State University
Kendall MuhammadAssistant Track and Field Coach (Distance)Assistant Cross Country Coachmuhammadk@apsu.eduAustin Peay State University
Adrian WheatleyHead Coachadrian.wheatley@bsu.eduBall State University
Rachel NichwitzAssistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coachrachel.nichwitz@bsu.eduBall State University
Michael FordHead CoachMichael_Ford@Baylor.eduBaylor University
David BarnettHead Cross Country/Distance CoachDavid_Barnett@Baylor.eduBaylor University
Stacey SmithAssociate Head CoachStacey_Smith@Baylor.eduBaylor University
Benjamin Richard DaltonAssistant Track & Field Coach/Recruiting CoordinatorB_Dalton@Baylor.eduBaylor University
Brandon RichardsAssistant Track & Field CoachBrandon_Richards@Baylor.eduBaylor University
Chase HoodAssistant Track & Field CoachChase_Hood@Baylor.eduBaylor University
Aaliyah MillerAssistant Track & Field CoachAaliyah_Miller@Baylor.eduBaylor University
Emma PetersenDirector of Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track and Fieldepetersen@bellarmine.eduBellarmine University
Drew PetersenAssistant Coach, Cross Country/Track & Fieldapetersen@bellarmine.eduBellarmine University
Jim VargoAssistant Coach/Coach Emeritus, Cross Country/Track & Fieldjvargo@bellarmine.eduBellarmine University
Casey SchniederAssistant Coach, Cross Country/Track & Field—Bellarmine University
David SextonAssistant Coach, Cross Country/Track & Field—Bellarmine University
Jeff LangdonDirector of Cross Country and Track & Fieldjeff.langdon@belmont.eduBelmont University
Hannah BrookoverAssistant Coach Cross Country and Track & Fieldhannah.brookover@belmont.eduBelmont University
Garon JacksonDirector of Track & FIeld / Cross Countryjacksong@cookman.eduBethune-Cookman University
Courtney WalkerAssociate Head CoachWalkerc@cookman.eduBethune-Cookman University
Carlin BerryhillAssistant Coach/Distance/Cross Countryberryhillc@cookman.eduBethune-Cookman University
Jalilisa MarcusAssistant Coachmarcusj@cookman.eduBethune-Cookman University
Annette AcuffHead Coachaacuff@binghamton.eduBinghamton University
Josh StoneAssistant Cross Country & Track Coachjstone9@binghamton.eduBinghamton University
Aziza ChigatayevaVolunteer Assistant Cross Country & Track Coach—Binghamton University
Pat McCurryHead Coach- Track and Field/Cross Countrypatmccurry@boisestate.eduBoise State University
Emma WrenAssociate Head Coach - Cross Country, Distanceemmawren@boisestate.eduBoise State University
Marisa HowardAssistant Coach - Cross Country, Distancemarisahoward@boisestate.eduBoise State University
Pete WatsonDirector of Men's and Women's Track & Field and Cross Countrywatsonpe@bc.eduBoston College
Tim McGowanAssistant Coachmcgowatb@bc.eduBoston College
Shannon MaloneAssistant Coachmalonsh@bc.eduBoston College
Elisabeth DanisAssistant Coachdanisel@bc.eduBoston College
Grant CartwrightDirector of Track & Field and Cross Country - Throwsgcartwri@bu.eduBoston University
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Sourced from official athletics staff directories · 1,066 coaches · 360 programs · data may change — verify on the school's site before sending.

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How to email coaches · Sample email · FAQ
  1. 1

    Build your shortlist

    Search the directory for the programs that fit your academic and athletic profile before you reach out.

  2. 2

    Find the right coach

    Each program lists its full staff with titles, so you can write to the recruiting coordinator or position coach directly rather than a generic inbox.

  3. 3

    Email coaches directly

    Use each coach's name, title, and email to send a short, personalized note — under 150 words, with your grad year, position, and a highlight-reel link.

Sample outreach email

Subject: Women's Cross Country Recruit — [Your Name], Class of [Year]

Coach [Last Name],

My name is [Your Name] — I'm a [Year] [Position] from [City, State], graduating in [Year].

My key stats: [one or two numbers that matter for your sport]. I've been watching [University]'s program closely — [one specific thing you genuinely like about their team or coaching style].

I'd love to be considered. I've attached my athletic résumé and highlight reel below.

Happy to chat whenever suits you.

[Your Name]
[Phone] · [Email] · [Highlight reel link]

Tip from Harry: personalise line 3 for every program. A coach can tell in two seconds if you've done your homework.

How to contact college women's cross country coaches

Reaching out directly is normal and expected — college women's cross country coaches build their recruiting classes from the athletes who email them. The process is simple: identify the right person on each staff, send a short note they can evaluate in thirty seconds, and follow up once if you don't hear back.

Email the right coach, not just the head coach

At most NCAA Division I programs, an assistant coach or recruiting coordinator owns the first read of every prospect — the head coach sees recruits the staff has already filtered. The directory above lists every staff member with their title, so you can address the person whose job is to find players like you, and copy the head coach if you want both names on the thread.

Lead with the numbers a women's cross country coach screens for

Your first email should open with your verified times or marks with the meet where you posted them — coaches in timed sports recruit off the database, so exact, checkable numbers beat adjectives every time. Coaches decide in one read whether you're in range for their program, so put the evaluable facts first and the personality second — our copy-ready email templates show the exact structure.

Work a list, not a wish — and follow up

Recruiting is a numbers game played politely: pick 20–40 programs across divisions that fit your level and academics, email them all, track who opens and replies, and follow up once after two weeks. The full method is in our complete guide to contacting college coaches.

Women's Cross Country recruiting questions, answered

How do I contact a college women's cross country coach?
Email is the standard first touch. Find the right staff member — for women's cross country, that's usually the recruiting coordinator or an assistant coach rather than the head coach — and send a short, personalised note with your verified times or marks with the meet where you posted them — coaches in timed sports recruit off the database, so exact, checkable numbers beat adjectives every time. Every NCAA Division I women's cross country staff email is in the free directory on this page.
When can college women's cross country coaches respond to recruits?
NCAA contact rules vary by sport and division — for most sports, D1 coaches can communicate directly with recruits from June 15 after sophomore year or September 1 of junior year. You can email a coach at any age, and many programs will reply through your club or school coach before direct contact opens. Check the current NCAA recruiting calendar for women's cross country to be sure.
What should I include in my first email to a women's cross country coach?
Lead with your verified times or marks with the meet where you posted them — coaches in timed sports recruit off the database, so exact, checkable numbers beat adjectives every time. Add your graduation year, your academic profile (GPA and test scores help at selective schools), and one specific reason you're interested in that program. Keep the whole email under 150 words.
Do college women's cross country coaches actually read recruiting emails?
Yes — but they skim. Coaches receive hundreds of emails a week, so a specific subject line ("Women's Cross Country recruit, Class of 2027 — [your key number]"), a short body, and an easy link to your film or results determine whether you get a reply. If you don't hear back, one polite follow-up after about two weeks is expected, not pushy.
›About this list

What's included

This NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country coach contact list contains verified names, job titles, email addresses, and phone numbers for head coaches, assistant coaches, and support staff across every D1 program in the country. Each record includes the coach's full name, role (e.g. Head Coach, Associate Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Director of Operations, Recruiting Coordinator), institutional email address, direct phone number where available, school name, athletic conference, and state. Data was last verified and updated July 2026.

Who uses this list

The NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country contact database is used by recruiting technology vendors, sports media companies, apparel and equipment suppliers, camp and clinic operators, college planning consultants, and families of prospective student-athletes who need to reach women's cross country coaching staffs directly. Having accurate, up-to-date coach contact information removes the need to manually search individual athletic department websites — a process that typically takes hours per school.

Why coach contact data goes stale quickly

NCAA women's cross country coaching staffs turn over frequently — head coach hires, assistant promotions, and mid-season departures mean that publicly available rosters and staff directories can be out of date within weeks of publication. This list is refreshed regularly to reflect current staff across all D1 programs, so you're not emailing coaches who have moved on.

How access works

The directory is open — every coach's name, title, email and phone number is right here on the page, free to read and use, with no account or payment. Click any email to write to a coach directly. A free account is optional: it lets you save a shortlist and get new-list alerts. Data was last verified and updated July 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Are the emails verified? Yes. Addresses are cross-referenced against institutional athletic department directories and filtered to remove known bounces.

Does this include all D1 conferences? Yes — the list covers all NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country programs across every conference, from the ACC and SEC to mid-major and independent programs.

Can I use this for outreach campaigns? Yes. Email coaches straight from this page, or copy the addresses into your own email platform. Always comply with applicable email and data regulations. For copy-ready first contact and follow-up emails, see our college coach email templates.

Is it really free? Yes — the entire NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country directory is free to browse and use, with no account, login, or paywall on any contact detail.