The framework of the most renown track and field and cross country programs always trace back to the coaching mainstays tasked with guiding endless rosters to the single mindset of teamwork.
Ed Eyestone has understood this organizational mantra, helping transform BYU into a powerhouse that is a beacon for incoming freshman while upperclassmen leave decorated with conference titles and the essence of national championship experience.
But its the basics of building from the rawest elements of running that keeps Eyestone not only relevant, but a respected part of the balance of power in the sport’s collegiate ranks.
Ed spoke in a wide-ranging chat about his days as a competitor, carefully taking on the role of crafting emerging talents and the drive behind what has kept him locked in on the sidelines year after year as his legacy stretches into all corners of running.
