Coach Jack Hoyt – Building Champions & Culture at Azusa Pacific Track & Field

On this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we’re back on the track with Coach Jack Hoyt, Director of Track & Field at Azusa Pacific University. From coaching Olympians to leading national championship teams, Coach Hoyt has built one of the premier DII programs in the country—without compromising the human element of coaching.

We talk about:

• The legacy of Azusa Pacific Track & Field
  
  
• Coaching decathletes and multi-event athletes
  
  
• The impact of faith, mentorship, and athlete development
  
  
• Hosting the iconic Brian Clay Invitational
  
  
• Why DII can be the perfect path for aspiring elite athletes
  
  

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📌 Show Notes & Timestamps

0:00 – Why we spotlight DII, DIII, NAIA & JUCO
1:11 – Intro: Meet Coach Jack Hoyt
2:15 – Coaching journey: From Seattle Pacific to UCLA to APU
6:05 – Competing in the ‘92 Olympic Trials – Dan vs Dave era
8:01 – The Brian Clay legacy & recruiting SoCal
13:04 – Building a winning program at Azusa Pacific
21:05 – Visiting the White House & national title success
30:04 – Coaching CEO role & working with elite staff
38:13 – SoCal life, faith-based team culture & student experience
43:00 – Indoor prep, outdoor season goals & pacing lights
52:00 – Brian Clay Invitational – 96 heats of 1500m?!
57:32 – Final Four: Coffee, guilty pleasures & K-dramas



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