Coach's goal to better times, team

Friday, August 24, 2007

Stanley Redwine is going into his eighth season as men’s cross country coach, and he has high expectations for runners and titles this year. In 2006, Redwine and his staff helped the men’s team finish stronger in the Big 12 and NCAA than it had in ten years.

“KU has always had a great tradition,” Redwine said. “My job is to keep making things happen, so that it continues.”

While becoming a dominant coach, it was his own running ability that gave him an edge on his counterparts. Redwine was an All-American at Arkansas and broke school records in the 400-meter, 600-yard and 800-meter runs.

With success in college, Redwine continued to run professionally before hanging up the spikes and getting a desk; the same desk that looks at student athletes who are going where Redwine has been.

“Being a runner myself, it allows me to understand them more.” Redwine said. “As far as training goes, it lets you understand them and understand how to make them better.”

Being able to understand your athletes is vital, but acquiring these athletes is even more so. Redwine recruits globally instead of staying inside of the United States. These trips and strenuous hours have only helped fuel the fire to continue.

“We’re not limited to just the best athletes in the United States, we recruit the best athletes in the world,” Redwine said.

This year, Redwine looks to continue and build on his success.

— Edited by Rachael Gray

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