Building a Family Culture: Coach Kris McCullough on the Future of Gardner-Webb Football | Dawg Tracks

A new season of Gardner-Webb University football is just a summer away.In this episode of Dawg Tracks, host Noel T. Manning II sits down with new head football coach Kris McCullough to discuss the journey that brought him to Boiling Springs and the vision he has for the future of the Running Bulldogs.Coach McCullough shares how his path from student assistant to nationally recognized head coach shaped his leadership style, why Gardner-Webb felt like the right fit for his family, and how his “FAMILY” culture—focused on faith, accountability, love, and selflessness—will define the program moving forward.The conversation explores recruiting in the era of the transfer portal, building strong relationships with student-athletes, tapping into Cleveland County’s rich football tradition, and what Bulldog Nation can expect on the field this season.Whether you’re a lifelong fan, proud alumnus, student-athlete, or supporter of Gardner-Webb Athletics, this episode offers an exciting look at the future of Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs football.Learn more and follow all Gardner-Webb Athletics news at GWUSports.com.Listen now and discover how Coach McCullough is building more than a football team—he’s building a family. #DawgTracks #GardnerWebb #GWUFootball #KrisMcCullough #RunninBulldogs #BulldogNation #CollegeFootball #FCSFootball #BigSouthOVC #NoelTManningII #GardnerWebbAthletics #BuildingChampions #FaithFamilyFootball #OneWebb #GoDawgs