A special edition of #BarreauTrained Live. Hosted by Matthew Barreau, Head Cross Country coach of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR, several #d3xc coaches get together to chat about what great things are available in #NCAAD3. Bobby Van Allen, Johns Hopkins University Matthew Barreau, Lewis & Clark College Jordan Carpenter, Pomona-Pitzer College Dan Moore, SUNY Geneseo Jeff Stiles, Washington University

0:30 - Introductions

5:00 - What do you enjoy about D3?

5:30 - Jeff Stiles, Washington University

-D3 is what NCAA is about

-Running is a lifestyle that compliments your academics

-Promoting the whole person

9:00 - Jordan Carpenter, Pomona-Pitzer College

-athlete-to-coach at D3, opportunity for everybody

-exciting to see students’ growth outside of sport

13:15 - Dan Moore, SUNY Geneseo

-State system schools in D3 as well

-Roster almost 100% in state

-Carry your belief wherever you go

-Balance to be best human being you can be

17:40 - Bobby Van Allen, Johns Hopkins University

-Opportunities for our athletes are just as good or better at D3

-Academic flexibility

-Find the right fit

23:05 - Matthew Barreau, Lewis & Clark College

-Students’ interest in academics at your school is primary

-Running is a lifestyle, Academics drives your future

-Breadth of opportunities in/out of classroom, and competition

25:00 - Development opportunities - Coaches discuss development stories as athletes and people

25:30 - Dan Moore, SUNY Geneseo

28:08 - Jeff Stiles, Washington University

30:05 - Bobby Van Allen, Johns Hopkins University

34:10 - Jeff Stiles, Washington University

39:30 - Matthew Barreau, Lewis & Clark College

35:30 - D3XC nationals is more fun, exciting, and a better environment than D1

38:20 - In our sport you have the opportunity to run against anybody regardless of division

40:35 - The top end of D3 is as good as D1 … 5k School records at each school

43:50 - Myths of D3

43:50 - Matthew Barreau, Lewis & Clark College

-You can compete against the best

45:25 - Jeff Stiles, Washington University

-It’s not a “rec” philosophy

-Where you’re happiest, you’ll be your best

-D3 at national level IS as good as D1

50:05 - Matthew Barreau, Lewis & Clark College

-A huge advantage of D3 is the ability to matter sooner

51:55 - No Junior Year because of Coronavirus… recruiting?

52:30 - Jordan Carpenter, Pomona-Pitzer College

-we’re not looking for just times, looking for best fits

-progression

-reach out

54:00 - Bobby Van Allen, Johns Hopkins University

-be proactive, look at campus, do your research

-communicate, reach out again if you don’t hear back

57:30 - Jeff Stiles, Washington University

-tell your story

-be persistent in a patient manner

59:30 - Dan Moore, SUNY Geneseo

-reach out to a coach about what it takes to make a team

61:00 - Matthew Barreau, Lewis & Clark College

-Communicate

-Send video

-Let us know how you’ll contribute

63:05 - Quick video glimpse of D3XC National Meet Atmosphere

64:30 - Final thoughts about D3

64:50 - Jeff Stiles, Washington University

-If you want to run, you can find a school to run at

-We can’t look into your heart, pursue your passion

66:45 - Jordan Carpenter, Pomona Pitzer

-Find somewhere you’ll be happy

-Schools can be affordable, don’t let sticker price scare you

-Best memories are the experiences

69:00 - Jeff Stiles, Washington University

-Life is about relationships

69:55 - Dan Moore, SUNY Geneseo

-Ask questions

-Don’t be intimidated

-Put yourself out there

-If you have a dream, follow it

71:45 - Bobby Van Allen, Johns Hopkins University

-Optimism is possible in every situation

-Reach out to the coaches

73:20 - Matthew Barreau, Lewis & Clark College

-Thank you!