ABR 472 | Danny Zarzutzki | Building Georgia Southwestern Cross Country | NCAA DII Recruiting, Scholarships & Team Culture

Coach Danny Zarzutzki, Head Cross Country Coach at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss building an NCAA Division II cross country program from the ground up, recruiting student-athletes, developing championship culture, and why GSW is one of the best values in Division II athletics.Coach Zarzutzki shares his unique coaching journey, transitioning from basketball to cross country, growing a new program, recruiting high school runners, creating an unforgettable student-athlete experience, and helping athletes succeed in the classroom, on the course, and in the community.Whether you're a high school runner, cross country coach, parent, recruiter, or student-athlete exploring NCAA Division II opportunities, this episode provides valuable insight into college recruiting, scholarships, academics, and what it takes to build a successful collegiate cross country program.Topics CoveredGeorgia Southwestern State University Cross CountryNCAA Division II Cross Country RecruitingCollege Running Recruiting TipsBuilding a Cross Country ProgramStudent-Athlete DevelopmentNCAA Transfer PortalTeam Culture & LeadershipScholarships & Financial AidHope ScholarshipCommunity EngagementAcademic SuccessNursing & Business ProgramsCoaching PhilosophyCross Country TrainingRecruiting High School Runners🎙 Listen & Follow Airey Bros Radio▶ YouTube🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify📸 Instagram🏃 Black Sheep Endurance Coaching☕ Support the ShowThank you for supporting independent conversations that shine a spotlight on NCAA Division II, Division III, NAIA, Junior College, and the coaches and student-athletes helping grow collegiate distance running and wrestling.