In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we dive into the incredible story of Nick Polk, Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Lipscomb University. From coaching All-Americans and breaking records to managing a diverse team culture in the heart of Nashville, Nick shares his approach to developing elite student-athletes while fostering personal growth.We talk about:
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[0:00] Introduction
Lipscomb XC/TF
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- His journey from Grand Valley State to Lipscomb 🏃♂️
- The strategy behind recruiting top athletes (even from international pools!) 🌍
- Balancing athletics and academics at a Christian University ✝️
- Breaking records: Lipscomb’s historic performances in the NCAA 🔥
- Managing the evolution of Division 1 athletics in the NIL era 💼
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[0:00] Introduction
- Overview of the episode
- The origins of Nick Polk and Lipscomb’s track program
- Growing up in Indiana & running at Grand Valley State
- His corporate stint at Nike and transition back into coaching
- Recruiting strategies and building a program from the ground up
- Success stories: Sub-4-minute milers and All-Americans
- The role of Christian values in the program
- Student-athlete development beyond sports
- How NIL and social media have transformed the game
- The importance of program culture in attracting talent
- Lessons learned from failures and challenges
- Nick’s take on cross-country state meets and dual meets
- Why Nashville is a key recruiting advantage
- Fun anecdotes about running into celebs like Theo Von
Lipscomb XC/TF
Lipscpmb Athletics
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