University of Tennessee
Div Ⅰ · Southeastern

Knoxville, TN

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PROGRAM INFO
Average roster size17
↳ Freshmen11
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 3-4
2025 Recruiting Class
Head Cross Country Coach
Justin Duncan
Assistant Coach (Distance)
Amy Rudolph
Assistant Coach (Distance)
Brian Biekert
Rank (2025)#30 D1
Average roster size22
↳ Freshmen11
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 5-6
2025 Recruiting Class
Head Cross Country Coach
Justin Duncan
Assistant Coach (Distance)
Amy Rudolph
Assistant Coach (Distance)
Brian Biekert
Rank (2026)#3 D1
Average roster size52
↳ Freshmen17
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 7-8
2025 Recruiting Class
Recruiting Coordinator/Assistant Coach
Devin West
Head Cross Country Coach
Justin Duncan
Head Coach and Director of Track & Field
Duane Ross
Director of Operations
Dylan Smith
Assistant Coach (Throws)
Jeff Chakouian
Assistant Coach (Distance)
Amy Rudolph
Assistant Coach (Distance)
Brian Biekert
Assistant Coach (Pole Vault)
Kyle Ellis
Assistant Coach (Sprints & Hurdles)
Ron Garner
Assistant Coach (Sprints & Hurdles)
Deanna Hill
Assistant Coach (Sprints & Hurdles/Jumps)
Hadrien Choukroun
Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance - Track & Field/Cross Country
Barry Cain
Rank (2026)#11 D1
Average roster size46
↳ Freshmen14
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 8
2025 Recruiting Class
Recruiting Coordinator/Assistant Coach
Devin West
Head Cross Country Coach
Justin Duncan
Head Coach and Director of Track & Field
Duane Ross
Director of Operations
Dylan Smith
Assistant Coach (Throws)
Jeff Chakouian
Assistant Coach (Distance)
Amy Rudolph
Assistant Coach (Distance)
Brian Biekert
Assistant Coach (Pole Vault)
Kyle Ellis
Assistant Coach (Sprints & Hurdles)
Ron Garner
Assistant Coach (Sprints & Hurdles)
Deanna Hill
Assistant Coach (Sprints & Hurdles/Jumps)
Hadrien Choukroun
Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance - Track & Field/Cross Country
Barry Cain
Tennessee

Tennessee

Cross Country and Track & Field Recruiting Standards 2026-27

Div Ⅰ SEC Knoxville, TN
Event Recruit Walk On Tryout
5K XC 15:13 16:03
3200m 9:05 9:14
1600m 4:10 4:14
800m 1:52 1:53
400m 46.70 47.00
300m H 37.00 37.75
200m 20.60 21.00
110m H 13.75 14.00
100m 10.30 10.40
Discus 186' 0" 175' 0"
Hammer 220' 0" 200' 0"
High Jump 6' 9" 6' 8"
Javelin 200' 0" 190' 0"
Long Jump 24' 5" 23' 8"
Pole Vault 16' 0" 15' 6"
Shot Put 63' 0" 58' 0"
Triple Jump 50' 8" 50' 0"
Coach verified standards
Event Recruit Walk On Tryout
5K XC 17:43 18:58
3200m 10:45 11:05
1600m 4:57 5:05
800m 2:11 2:14
400m 53.25 53.75
300m H 43.10 44.50
200m 23.75 24.00
100m 11.50 11.60
100m H 14.00 14.50
Discus 160' 0" 150' 0"
Hammer 180' 0" 170' 0"
High Jump 5' 10" 5' 7"
Javelin 155' 0" 145' 0"
Long Jump 19' 8" 19' 0"
Pole Vault 12' 6" 12' 3"
Shot Put 48' 0" 45' 0"
Triple Jump 40' 8" 40' 0"
Coach verified standards
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PROGRAM INFO
Average roster size17
↳ Freshmen11
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 3-4
2025 Recruiting Class
Head Cross Country Coach
Justin Duncan
Assistant Coach (Distance)
Amy Rudolph
Assistant Coach (Distance)
Brian Biekert
Rank (2025)#30 D1
Average roster size22
↳ Freshmen11
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 5-6
2025 Recruiting Class
Head Cross Country Coach
Justin Duncan
Assistant Coach (Distance)
Amy Rudolph
Assistant Coach (Distance)
Brian Biekert
Rank (2026)#3 D1
Average roster size52
↳ Freshmen17
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 7-8
2025 Recruiting Class
Recruiting Coordinator/Assistant Coach
Devin West
Head Cross Country Coach
Justin Duncan
Head Coach and Director of Track & Field
Duane Ross
Director of Operations
Dylan Smith
Assistant Coach (Throws)
Jeff Chakouian
Assistant Coach (Distance)
Amy Rudolph
Assistant Coach (Distance)
Brian Biekert
Assistant Coach (Pole Vault)
Kyle Ellis
Assistant Coach (Sprints & Hurdles)
Ron Garner
Assistant Coach (Sprints & Hurdles)
Deanna Hill
Assistant Coach (Sprints & Hurdles/Jumps)
Hadrien Choukroun
Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance - Track & Field/Cross Country
Barry Cain
Rank (2026)#11 D1
Average roster size46
↳ Freshmen14
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 8
2025 Recruiting Class
Recruiting Coordinator/Assistant Coach
Devin West
Head Cross Country Coach
Justin Duncan
Head Coach and Director of Track & Field
Duane Ross
Director of Operations
Dylan Smith
Assistant Coach (Throws)
Jeff Chakouian
Assistant Coach (Distance)
Amy Rudolph
Assistant Coach (Distance)
Brian Biekert
Assistant Coach (Pole Vault)
Kyle Ellis
Assistant Coach (Sprints & Hurdles)
Ron Garner
Assistant Coach (Sprints & Hurdles)
Deanna Hill
Assistant Coach (Sprints & Hurdles/Jumps)
Hadrien Choukroun
Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance - Track & Field/Cross Country
Barry Cain
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