Freed-Hardeman

Freed-Hardeman’s men are currently needing the most help in distance, where cross country has struggled to sustain conference traction and track distance has also remained near the back of the league; that need is intensified by a pending loss of experienced cross country contributors, so the program is actively adding 1500 meters, 3000 meters, 5000 meters, and 800 meters athletes who can contribute quickly in both seasons. The men’s sprint group also needs reinforcements, especially in the 400 meters and 100 meters, because that area has not yet been strong enough to lift the team standings consistently. Overall, Freed-Hardeman is building the men’s side by prioritizing versatile recruits who can score in multiple settings rather than narrowly specialized event athletes.

Freed-Hardeman’s women have the strongest current identity in distance, with cross country showing the program’s best recent conference competitiveness and track distance outperforming the rest of the women’s roster. That makes women’s distance the key group for maintaining relevance, so the program is actively bringing in 800 meters, 1500 meters, 3000 meters, and 5000 meters runners who fit a clearly more ambitious recruiting profile than much of the roster’s recent conference output. The women’s sprint group remains a secondary but important growth area, particularly in the 400 meters, where added talent would help Freed-Hardeman close the gap in team scoring and support broader track improvement.

Freed-Hardeman is currently recruiting around two distinct objectives: preserving its women’s distance advantage within the program and accelerating a broader reset on the men’s side. It is targeting women who can handle both cross country and track distance at a strong NAIA level, while also adding selective sprint help, especially in the 400 meters. On the men’s side, it is actively seeking immediate-impact distance runners and developmental sprinters who can raise depth across cross country, the 800 meters through 5000 meters range, and the 100 meters/400 meters events to improve conference standing.