Mike Smith (running coach)
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 3, 1980 |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University |
| Playing career | |
| 1994–1998 | Wachusett Regional High School Mountaineers |
| 1998–2000 | James Madison Dukes |
| 2000–2002 | Georgetown Hoyas |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2006–2012 | Team Run Flagstaff |
| 2012–2016 | Georgetown Hoyas |
| 2016–present | Northern Arizona Lumberjacks |
| Born | Michael Smith |
| Spouse | Rachel Schneider |
Mike Smith (born April 3, 1980) is an American coach who has been the director of cross country and track and field at Northern Arizona University since 2017. As the head coach of the men's and women's programs, he has led the men's teams to five NCAA Division I men's cross country championships titles.
Smith has been credited with establishing a running dynasty at Northern Arizona. His coaching philosophy involves emphasizing "executing a great team race" at championships rather than focusing on the final outcome.