Coach Taylor | Track & Field

NCAA Head Track & Field Coach
Helping athletes become faster, stronger & more confident.
Coaching • Recruiting • Performance

[Coach Taylor | Track & Field @TaylorCudequest]

I’ve coached NCAA All-Americans, conference champions, and athletes who doubted they’d ever compete at the next level.

After years on the track, these are 10 lessons I wish every athlete knew.

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[Coach Taylor | Track & Field @TaylorCudequest]

@LylesNoah We were not ready for Belgium 😓

[Coach Taylor | Track & Field @TaylorCudequest]

@RunCoachTripp I want to say it always comes down to who works the hardest but in this case it was who was the smartest at the line. 😂

[Coach Taylor | Track & Field @TaylorCudequest]

The biggest mistake parents make during recruiting.

It is important to start getting coaches on your radar as a junior, sometimes parents think you need a crazy mark as a senior to get into a great school. It doesn’t always work out!

Follow for honest recruiting advice.

[Coach Taylor | Track & Field @TaylorCudequest]

Why your first meet doesn’t define your season.

It is very important to be focused on long term improvement. First meet sometimes things do not go our way, so try to be patient and avoid panic.

Save this for when you need the reminder.

[Coach Taylor | Track & Field @TaylorCudequest]

You don’t need better genetics, you need better habits.

Elite athletes get the right amount of sleep, show up to practice every day, and have a mobility plan to keep them healthy.

Tag an athlete who needs to hear this.

[Coach Taylor | Track & Field @TaylorCudequest]

You’re probably slowing yourself down every single sprint.

If you are kicking your butt while accelerating try to keep your heels low to the ground as you accelerate.

Comment “speed” if you want part 2.

[Coach Taylor | Track & Field @TaylorCudequest]

College coaches notice this before they look at your PRs.

We notice your attitude, consistency, communication, coachability, and academics alongside your performance.

Want more recruiting advice? Follow.

[Coach Taylor | Track & Field @TaylorCudequest]

Most athletes waste years of training the wrong way.

The quality of your workouts is way more important than the quantity of your workouts. Doing more does not always produce better results.

Follow for daily training tips.

[Coach Taylor | Track & Field @TaylorCudequest]

If you’re a high school athlete doing this before practice….stop!

Static stretching, over fatiguing warmups, or excessive conditioning before speed work is hurting your performance. Try warming up specifically what you are about to practice.

Share this with a teammate.

[Coach Taylor | Track & Field @TaylorCudequest]

The #1 reason you’re not getting faster has nothing to do with speed.

Your poor sleep schedule, recovery and nutrition are what limit progress more than extra sprint workouts.

What event do you compete in?

[Edinboro Athletics @BoroAthletics]

Madeline Newark wins PSAC Championship in the heptathlon highlighting Day One of the PSAC Championships.
https://t.co/uJI2JkAMpI

[Coach Taylor | Track & Field @TaylorCudequest]

@kevodtm @CvilleTrackXC Interested, message me!

[PSAC Sports @PSACsports]

PSAC Commissioner Steve Murray announces retirement, effective June 30, 2026

Full story: 🔗https://t.co/mNQ0I8lqgC

[Coach Taylor | Track & Field @TaylorCudequest]

Open dome practice tomorrow. If you’re looking for an indoor place to run track over break here it is!

[Seneca Valley Sports @SV_Sports]

Riley McGee makes his commitment official to attend Edinboro University @PennWedinboro to study Physical Education and compete on the Cross Country/Track and Field teams. Congratulations Riley! @BoroAthletics @EdinboroTFXC @Seneca_ValleyTF #SV26

[Edinboro Hotel Bar @EdinboroHotel]

🏀 #GoBoro

[Edinboro Athletics @BoroAthletics]

The @EdinboroTFXC women closed out the season with a 28th place finish at the National Championships.
📰 https://t.co/4InfhSU0EC

[Edinboro Athletics @BoroAthletics]

Edinboro Women's Cross Country earned 2nd place at the PSAC Cross Country Championships! ⚔️🏃‍♀️ #GoBoro