Dylan Ford

Entering 2019-20: 3rd Year
Alma Mater: Campbellsville University (‘16 & ’18)
Phone: 270-789-5147
Email: pdford@campbellsville.edu
Updated: December 2019

Dylan Ford is in his third year as the assistant men’s and women’s cross country and track coach. Prior to coaching, Dylan attended Campbellsville University from 2012-2016 where he received his Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education. While also furthering his education to earn a Master in Sports Management with an emphasis on Administration (‘18). 
 
While a member of the Campbellsville University Tigers, Dylan was a part of the first MSC Cross Country Championship team and ranked 21st in the final Coaches’ Poll. Along with receiving the MSC Champions of Character Award in 2013 for Cross Country.  
 
With his first year as an assistant coach, Dylan helped coach 2017 MSC champion Bret Crawford and MSC Freshman of the Year Sam Kiser, both of whom qualified for the NAIA Cross Country National Championships.

For track and field, Sam Kiser became the indoor and outdoor 800m MSC Champion, along with the conference championship in the 4x800m relay with teammates Bret Crawford, Camryn Snapp, Chris Stoeckel. Kiser also became 4x800m NCCAA National All-Americans and school record holder.
 
In Ford’s second year, the men’s team made an appearance at the NAIA National Championship, while finishing 18th - which is a program-best finish in the championship race. Also, Brett Crawford finished as an NAIA All-American.

At the NCCAA level, Crawford finished runner-up at the national championship and the Tigers had four All-Americans (Crawford, Corbin Harris, Jacob Hamilton, Kiser). The men were also joined by Mia Rodriguez at the NAIA National meet on the women’s side.

With track and field, Ford was able to help guide Corbin Harris to the NCCAA Indoor 5000m National Championship.  Along with NCCAA Outdoor 800m National Champion Sam Kiser. The 4x800m relay of Crawford, Snapp, Josiah Harp, and Kiser were able to reestablish the school record and become NAIA All-Americans. 
 
Within the realm of coaching education/certificates, Dylan has received the following: 
  • USTFCCCA Sports Science for Endurance Events, 2018
  • USTFCCCA Sports Psychology for Track and Field, 2018
  • USTFCCCA Advanced Strength and Conditioning Specialist, 2018
  • USTFCCCA Elite Distance Specialist, 2018
  • USATF Energy Systems and Motor Performance Abilities in Athletes, 2017 
  • USATF Physiological Development through the Athlete’s Lifespan, 2017 
  • USATF Level 1 Coach, 2016 
  • USATF Basic Principles of Endurance Training, 2016 
 
Dylan resides in Campbellsville, KY with his dog, Kevin.