Welcome back to Airey Bros Radio — your #1 resource for college wrestling, cross country, and track & field programs across the country.On Episode 444, we went belly to belly with Coach Mark Fairley, Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach and Head Distance Coach at Taylor University.Fresh off the 2026 NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships, Coach Fairley breaks down Taylor’s national success, including:🏆 Jaynie Halterman — NAIA 5K National Champion⚡ Championship Record — 15:52🔥 Outstanding Performer of the Meet⭐ Multiple NAIA All-Americans📈 Taylor Men finish Top 15 NationallyBefore Taylor, Fairley spent 8 years at Liberty University (NCAA D1) helping build a powerhouse program with 27 conference championships across XC, indoor, and outdoor track.A former NCAA Division III National Champion (Steeplechase), Fairley now brings elite experience, culture, and development to one of the fastest-rising programs in the NAIA.🎯 Topics Covered:Coach Fairley’s journey from athlete to national-level coachBuilding a championship culture at Liberty UniversityTransitioning into leadership at Taylor UniversityInside the NAIA Indoor National ChampionshipsDeveloping All-Americans and national championsRecruiting philosophy in 2026 (fit, culture, development)The future of Taylor Cross Country & Track💡 Why We Do This:At Airey Bros Radio, we shine a light on the programs and coaches we wish we had access to coming up. If you or someone you know is looking for the right fit at the next level — this is the show for you.🔔 Subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone chasing their next opportunity.☕ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/aireybros🏃‍♂️ Black Sheep Endurance Coaching: https://www.blacksheependurance.com/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — ABR Show Intro (Howdy & Aloha ) Airey Bros Radio opening, mission of spotlighting college XC, track & field, and wrestling programs.1:45 — Guest Introduction: Mark Fairley (Taylor University) Overview of Taylor XC/Track + recent NAIA Indoor National Championship success.4:30 — Athlete Background & Running Career NCAA Division III National Champion (Steeplechase) → competitive roots and transition into coaching.8:50 — Getting Into Coaching / Early coaching experiences, influences, and lessons learned starting out.13:20 — Liberty University (NCAA D1) Experience 8-year run at Liberty → 27 conference championships across XC, indoor, and outdoor track.18:40 — Building a Championship Culture / What separates good programs from great ones — standards, accountability, and consistency.24:10 — Coaching Philosophy & Athlete Development / Long-term development, maximizing potential, and building complete student-athletes.29:30 — Transition to Taylor University / Taking over the program, vision for the future, and building momentum.35:00 — NAIA Indoor National Championships Recap (2026) Jaynie Halterman’s 5K national titleChampionship record (15:52) Outstanding Performer of the Meet Multiple All-Americans + team success43:20 — Program Growth & National ImpactTaylor men finishing Top 15 nationally + what that means for recruiting and exposure.48:30 — Recruiting Philosophy (2026 Landscape)Finding the right fit, culture-driven recruiting, and developing athletes vs chasing hype.54:10 — What It Takes to Win at the National LevelDaily habits, mindset, and consistency required to compete for titles.1:00:45 — Building the Future at Taylor XC/TrackProgram goals, long-term vision, and sustaining success.1:06:30 — Ad