ABR 470: Coach Terica Harris on Building USC Beaufort Cross Country & Track into a Peach Belt Contender | NCAA Division II

Coach Terica Harris joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss building the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) Cross Country & Track & Field program into one of the fastest-rising programs in the Peach Belt Conference.Entering her fourth season as Head Coach, Harris has already guided the Sand Sharks to conference champions, school records, NCAA qualifiers, relay champions, All-Conference performances, and a Peach Belt Conference Freshman Field Athlete of the Year while helping establish a winning culture at one of NCAA Division II's youngest programs.A former seven-time Big East Champion at Marquette University, Harris shares her journey from standout student-athlete to head coach, including her time as a graduate assistant at Southeastern University where she helped the Fire earn conference championships and the 2023 NAIA Men's Indoor National Championship before taking over the USCB program.In Episode 470, we discuss what it takes to build a program from the ground up, recruiting student-athletes to a growing university, creating championship culture, balancing academics and athletics, and developing athletes capable of competing at the conference and national levels.Coach Harris also shares her philosophy on leadership, mentorship, recruiting, summer training, managing a growing roster, and why Beaufort, South Carolina has become an outstanding destination for student-athletes looking to compete while earning a quality education.We also discuss:• Building a new NCAA Division II Track & Field program• Peach Belt Conference Cross Country & Track & Field• Recruiting student-athletes from the Southeast and beyond• Creating championship culture• Developing sprinters, jumpers, throwers & distance runners• Coaching philosophy & athlete development• Growing roster numbers and program depth• Morning practice vs. afternoon practice• Summer training expectations• USCB academics, nursing & marine biology programs• Life in Beaufort, Hilton Head & the South Carolina Lowcountry• Advice for future collegiate athletes and coachesSince arriving at USC Beaufort, Coach Harris has helped lay the foundation for one of the Peach Belt Conference's fastest-growing programs, building both competitive success and a culture centered around academics, accountability, and long-term athlete development.Program Highlights🏆 Peach Belt Conference Champions🏆 Peach Belt Freshman Field Athlete of the Year🏆 Conference Relay Champions🏆 Multiple School Records🏆 NCAA Division II National Qualifiers🏆 One of the fastest-growing NCAA Division II Track & Field programsWhether you're a coach, athlete, recruit, parent, or fan of NCAA Cross Country & Track & Field, this episode provides tremendous insight into building a collegiate program, recruiting the right student-athletes, and creating a championship culture from the ground up.🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all podcast platforms.☕ Support the show (Value for Value)👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AireyBros🏃‍♂️ Fueled by Black Sheep Endurance Coaching👉 https://www.blacksheependurance.com🎥 Subscribe on YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/@Aireybros📸 Follow on Instagram👉 https://www.instagram.com/aireybrosradio