Pittsburg State University
PROGRAM INFO

Rank (2025)#27 D2

Average roster size23
↳ Freshmen8
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 4-5
2025 Recruiting Class
Head Coach
Director Of Cross Country And Track & Field

2025 MIAA Champion
Rank (2025)#13 D2

Average roster size13
↳ Freshmen5
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 3
2025 Recruiting Class
Head Coach
Director Of Cross Country And Track & Field

2026 MIAA Champion
Rank (2026)#2 D2

Average roster size69
↳ Freshmen21
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 8-9
2025 Recruiting Class
Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach
Associate Head Coach / Meet Director
Director of Cross Country and Track & Field
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach

2026 MIAA Champion
Rank (2026)#2 D2

Average roster size56
↳ Freshmen18
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 11
2025 Recruiting Class
Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach
Associate Head Coach / Meet Director
Director of Cross Country and Track & Field
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Pittsburg State

Pittsburg State

Cross Country and Track & Field Recruiting Standards 2026-27

Pittsburg State is recruiting proven Division II impact athletes who can score in the MIAA right away and help sustain national-contending men's and women's track programs.

Event Recruit Walk On Tryout
5K XC 16:03 16:42 17:36
3200m 9:27 9:41 9:56
1600m 4:22 4:33 4:46
800m 1:56 2:01 2:05
400m 48.40 50.27 52.18
300m H 37.99 39.20 39.86
200m 21.27 21.95 23.08
110m H 14.02 14.62 15.46
100m 10.36 10.60 11.00
Discus 171' 7" 157' 0" 149' 8"
High Jump 6' 10" 6' 6" 6' 3"
Javelin 193' 9" 177' 9" 159' 0"
Long Jump 23' 3" 21' 8" 20' 7"
Pole Vault 16' 5" 14' 11" 12' 9"
Shot Put 55' 3" 51' 9" 46' 5"
Triple Jump 48' 1" 46' 3" 44' 2"
Estimated using data from current and recent Pittsburg State athletes. May not be representative of the performances required to secure an athletic scholarship, admission offer or roster spot. Be sure to contact coaches for official information.
Event Recruit Walk On Tryout
5K XC 18:51 19:41 20:55
3200m 11:12 11:33 12:02
1600m 5:14 5:28 5:50
800m 2:20 2:28 2:40
400m 57.25 59.43 1:03
300m H 43.84 45.29 46.05
200m 24.47 25.35 26.89
100m 11.97 12.38 12.96
100m H 14.37 15.06 15.85
Discus 130' 4" 126' 5" 116' 6"
High Jump 5' 6" 5' 3" 4' 11"
Javelin 137' 8" 124' 1" 108' 3"
Long Jump 19' 0" 17' 11" 16' 11"
Pole Vault 12' 10" 11' 10" 10' 8"
Shot Put 36' 0" 34' 7" 31' 10"
Triple Jump 38' 6" 36' 6" 35' 2"
Estimated using data from current and recent Pittsburg State athletes. May not be representative of the performances required to secure an athletic scholarship, admission offer or roster spot. Be sure to contact coaches for official information.
PROGRAM INFO

Rank (2025)#27 D2

Average roster size23
↳ Freshmen8
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 4-5
2025 Recruiting Class
Head Coach
Director Of Cross Country And Track & Field

2025 MIAA Champion
Rank (2025)#13 D2

Average roster size13
↳ Freshmen5
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 3
2025 Recruiting Class
Head Coach
Director Of Cross Country And Track & Field

2026 MIAA Champion
Rank (2026)#2 D2

Average roster size69
↳ Freshmen21
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 8-9
2025 Recruiting Class
Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach
Associate Head Coach / Meet Director
Director of Cross Country and Track & Field
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach

2026 MIAA Champion
Rank (2026)#2 D2

Average roster size56
↳ Freshmen18
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 11
2025 Recruiting Class
Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach
Associate Head Coach / Meet Director
Director of Cross Country and Track & Field
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach

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PRO INSIGHTS

Coaches love recruits with potential to score in the conference finals in year one. See our median marks table for an analysis of recent Top 8 finishes at the Mid-America T&F championships.

SCOUTING REPORT

PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
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Last updated: July 22, 2026

Overview

Pittsburg State is operating as one of Division II's premier all-around programs, with national-title caliber men's and women's track & field teams and conference-leading cross country groups that keep its distance pipeline relevant year-round. Its recruiting profile is exceptionally aggressive in sprint, hurdle, jump, and key distance areas, signaling a program that is not simply filling roster spots but is continuously reloading with athletes capable of scoring immediately at the MIAA level and developing into national contributors.

Pittsburg State's men's program is built around elite sprint/hurdle and jumps strength, with those areas consistently driving the Gorillas' conference control and national standing, while throws remains a dependable scoring unit and distance stays important because of the program's strong cross country presence. With upcoming losses touching every major event group--especially high-value sprint/hurdle talent and a top distance departure--Pittsburg State is reloading with impact men in the 100, 200, 400, hurdles, horizontal jumps, pole vault, and 1500/3000-5000 range to preserve its championship-level balance.

Pittsburg State's women's side combines dominant conference cross country with a national-contending track team powered most clearly by sprints/hurdles and jumps, while distance remains a meaningful strength and throws is the most direct area for added scoring growth. Because the upcoming turnover is heavier in women's distance and throws, Pittsburg State is reinforcing its 800/1500/5000 pipeline and is actively adding javelin and discus help, while still pursuing high-end sprint and jump recruits who fit its top-tier competitive standard.

Pittsburg State is currently looking for polished Division II championship-caliber athletes, especially men who can score quickly in sprints/hurdles, jumps, and middle distance and women who can sustain its cross country-distance engine while adding more event-point depth in throws. Across both rosters, it is prioritizing recruits with immediate MIAA impact potential and enough upside to maintain the program's place near the top of Division II team competition.