Charles Ryan, Director of Track & Field at San Jose State University, Training Philosophy, Athlete Development, Recruiting, and Culture Building - Beyond the Blocks Ep. 25

In Episode 25 of Beyond the Blocks we are joined by one of the most respected coaches in collegiate track and field. Before arriving at San Jose State University, he built championship programs at multiple levels of the NCAA, earned National Coach of the Year honors, coached dozens of All-Americans, conference champions, and NCAA qualifiers, and developed a reputation as one of the top sprint, hurdle, and relay minds in the country.His coaching journey has taken him through Louisiana Tech, Academy of Art University, Alabama State, Cal Berkeley, and now San Jose State, where he serves as the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country.Since taking over the Spartans program in 2021, Coach Ryan has helped elevate one of the most historic brands in our sport, producing school records, All-Americans, conference medalists, and national-level performers while carrying forward the legacy of Speed City.Beyond the success on the track, he's become a respected voice within the coaching profession, recently being selected to serve in a leadership role with the USTFCCCA, helping shape the future of collegiate track and field across the country.In this episode we'll be discussing the craft of coaching—training philosophy, athlete development, building a culture, and the future of our sport.Coach Ryan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cw_ryan3/San Jose State Track & Field on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sanjosestatetrackandfield/