Having recently come off of an indoor season that showed promise and improvement (men’s recap & women’s recap) despite a rebuilding year, track and field stalwart Marlon Brink enters his 24th outdoor season as head track and field/cross country coach at Wayne State College, an NCAA Division II program in competing in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). From day-to-day athletic progress to watching his former athletes grow and become great people, Coach Brink thoroughly enjoys the coaching process. Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach Marlon Brinks enters his 24th out ..read more

At first glance, Ria Gill might seem to fit the mold of a typical hard-working student-athlete. Studying kinesiology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), she juggles a packed schedule with running training, studying, and preparing for an eventual grad transfer. She's set impressive personal bests in the past year in the 5k and 10k, at 18:36 on the track and 39:15 on the road, respectively. Most recently, Ria dropped nearly a minute off her road 5k, running the Vancouver St. Patrick's Day 5k in 17:29. Ria will have ample options to continue competing in graduate school, whether in Cana ..read more

A senior at Kelowna Secondary School in British Columbia, Canada, Elise Drake is as focused, driven, and dedicated to her craft as a high school track and field student-athlete can be. When it comes to her perseverance of effort and passion for achieving long-term goals, Elise credits her “grit.” Her grit has helped her to build an impressive resume in what is still a fledgling athletic career with boundless potential. In the hammer cage, Elise has set PRs of 52.91 (3kg) and 49.94 (4kg) metres. But her attitude and work ethic don’t stop when she leaves a training session or competition; they ..read more

Serving as a regional campus of Indiana University, Indiana Kokomo is an accredited university that competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) for track and field and cross country. Recent solid performances - such as senior Julian Wallace’s 1:20.61 mark at 600 meters, freshman Steven Case’s 1:55 800 meter run and senior Luis Saldana’s 15:41 5000 meter time - prove that Indiana Kokomo and the NAIA can be on par with the NCAA. Senior Julian Wallace landing a time of 1:20.61 in the 600m for his final indoor race “In the big picture, if you look at our conference, 1 ..read more

Sise au pied du Mont Royal, surmontée de son emblématique tour et entourée d’un des quartiers méconnus mais dynamiques de la ville, l’Université de Montréal héberge une jeune équipe d’athlétisme en pleine ascension dans le milieu sportif universitaire québécois. Entretien avec l’un de ses athlètes de pointe et capitaine de l’équipe, Azer Khelifa, et l’entraîneur-chef du programme, Olivier Lavoie. Le programme d’athlétisme de l’UdeM ne date que de 2015 mais, initié sous la gouverne d’Éric Janvier, il talonne déjà les équipes de tête lors des championnats provinciaux et il récolte sa part de su ..read more

So, you’ve done your homework. You’ve researched schools, figured out what kind of program is best for you, and narrowed it down to a few that you think could be the perfect fit. Now what? How can you be sure? Take a visit. Nothing can teach you more about a school than seeing the campus, meeting with an academic advisor, talking with a potential teammate, or maybe even viewing a few of your housing options. Click below to learn about Natasha Wodak's (Canada's 10,000m record holder) experience taking university visits.? Natasha Wodak: The second school’s the charm How Canada’s 10,000m record ..read more

Located in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg University houses a small, but growing, NCAA Division III program. The Auggies are already seeing success, with Mohammed Bati repeating as MIAC Champion in cross country this past fall and shattering the school records in the indoor mile. Augsburg University multi-record holder Mohammed Bati Head XC/Assistant Track & Field Coach Nick Larson took the helm in 2021, himself specializing in guiding the distance and cross country athletes. Like many of his athletes, Larson has a unique background—but unlike many distance coaches, he was previously ..read more

with coaches Claude Berube and Gee-ef Nkwonta Based in Winnipeg, Canada, the University of Manitoba is a mid-to-large sized university that boasts a full men’s and women’s track and field program as well as cross country teams. Coaches Claude Berube and former Manitoba athlete Gee-ef Nkwonta lead the team as they spearhead their way into the track and field season. Having just come off a strong cross country season, Coach Berube looks to carry the momentum into the indoor season. Canada West Coach of the Year, University of Manitoba Head Coach Claude Berube “We brought a team of five to the c ..read more

The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) and ACT (American College Testing)  - collectively known as standardized tests - have been critical elements of the college admissions process for decades. Although the landscape of standardized testing has changed greatly, with many universities providing the choice for students to go “test optional” when applying, writing a test can enhance a student’s chance of getting into competitive universities. Top US colleges such as Harvard, UC Berkeley, and Stanford have provided the option to not submit an SAT or ACT score when applying, however, the major ..read more

We are now into the new year, which means the reality of university is emerging for soon-to-be high school graduates. The anticipation and excitement about making new friends, exploring new academic subjects and training in a different environment with new teammates and coaches, is one like no other. However, deciding what school to go to can be quite an overwhelming process - this is the place you are going to be spending the next four or five years of your life, after all! Understanding what options and opportunities are out there for you, in the collegiate landscape, can make the decision a ..read more