Matt Morris on Building a Championship Cross Country & Track Program | CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves

We’re diving deep into the world of NCAA Division II Cross Country & Track and Field with Matt Morris, the head coach of CSU Pueblo. Coach Morris has transformed CSU Pueblo into a national powerhouse, coaching All-Americans, conference champions, and record-breaking athletes.🔥

In this episode, we discuss:
✅ His coaching journey from high school to NCAA DII
✅ How he built CSU Pueblo into a top-tier distance program
✅ Recruiting insights – What DII coaches look for in athletes
✅ The importance of team culture & training philosophies
✅ How multi-sport athletes thrive in track & field
✅ Training methods, double threshold workouts & biomechanicsWhether you're a high school runner, coach, or track & field fan, this episode is packed with insightful tips & inspiration.

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📝 Podcast Show Notes & Time Stamps:

⏱ 00:00 – Introduction to the episode & why we started Airey Bros Radio
⏱ 02:00 – Welcoming CSU Pueblo Head Coach Matt Morris
⏱ 05:00 – Coach Morris’ origin story – How he got into coaching
⏱ 10:00 – Growing up in Fairbanks, Alaska & developing a love for endurance sports
⏱ 15:00 – What led him to coaching & his early career in Montana
⏱ 22:00 – Building CSU Pueblo’s track & cross country programs from the ground up
⏱ 30:00 – The importance of recruiting personalities over just talent
⏱ 35:00 – How team culture drives success – Athletes run for their team, not just themselves
⏱ 42:00 – Training philosophy – X’s & O’s vs. lifestyle habits
⏱ 48:00 – Does CSU Pueblo use double threshold training? (And why it’s not a new concept!)
⏱ 55:00 – The importance of biomechanics & strength training for runners
⏱ 1:00:00 – What high school runners should focus on for college recruiting
⏱ 1:07:00 – How CSU Pueblo stacks up against other RMAC teams
⏱ 1:15:00 – What’s next for CSU Pueblo track & cross country?
⏱ 1:20:00 – Final thoughts & how to follow CSU Pueblo Track & XC