Director of Cross Country & Track & Field Sean Robinson joins Airey Bros Radio to unpack how he’s building Drew University into a Division III contender—after a decorated two-decade run at Morris Hills HS (10 state titles, 21 sectionals, NJSCA Hall of Fame). We cover honest D3 recruiting (why grades = money), the value of liberal arts & internships near NYC, data-driven training with gait analysis, and the mindset shift from “win” to “win or learn.” Robinson also details Drew’s first All-American (Sage Hendershot, 2024), school records, and hosting the Landmark Conference XC meet.You’ll hear about:

• Building a D3 program from the ground up—staffing, systems, culture
  
  
• D3 merit aid vs. athletic $$$ and how academics unlock offers
  
  
• Campus/training: “The Forest,” trail access, Madison safety, NYC internships
  
  
• Managing athletes in the social-media era: focus > comparison
  
  
• Hands-on coaching: gait analysis, injury prevention, Google Classroom workflows
  
  
• 2025 outlook: deeper rosters, first meet notes, and hosting Landmark XC
  
  

Perfect for: high-school athletes & families exploring Division III, coaches refining culture, and anyone curious how a teacher-coach builds sustainable success.

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Show Notes / Chapters

• 00:55 — Why Airey Bros spotlights D2/D3/NAIA/NJCAA programs
  
  
• 02:00 — Robinson’s Drew milestones: first All-American (Sage Hendershot), school records
  
  
• 04:40 — Jersey icebreaker: Taylor Ham vs. pork roll
  
  
• 05:40 — Origin story: basketball to XC, Kutztown University, teacher-coach roots
  
  
• 08:45 — Morris Hills → Drew: choosing the next mountain, vision for the program
  
  
• 10:50 — The reality of college coaching: recruiting never stops
  
  
• 14:15 — D3 truth: merit aid, academics, and why grades = money
  
  
• 18:00 — What Drew is known for: Business, Marketing, Education, History, Theater
  
  
• 19:45 — Training environment: trails from campus, Madison safety, NYC access
  
  
• 22:05 — Internships that still fit practice (train to Penn Station)
  
  
• 22:57 — Program momentum: jumps group growth driven by All-American success
  
  
• 24:58 — Staff as “clinicians,” CEO leadership without micromanaging
  
  
• 26:20 — Hands-on coaching: gait analysis, injury prevention, Google Classroom
  
  
• 33:10 — “Win or learn”: reframing failure & athlete mental health
  
  
• 37:50 — Advice to HS recruits: trust your coach, limit comparison, love the process
  
  
• 40:57 — Training talk: thresholds, biochemistry-backed decisions
  
  
• 45:10 — Why “Drew is the stone,” not a stepping stone
  
  
• 45:55 — 2025 notes: NJIT Alumni opener; hosting Landmark XC at Oak Ridge
  
  
• 47:04 — Rapid fire: black coffee, mirror pep talks, Foo Fighters, single-digit golf HC