Damien Brigham

Collegiate track and field coach specializing in sprints, hurdles, jumps, and multi-events, with a strong track record in program building and recruiting. Proven ability to develop All-Americans, conference champions, and academically successful student-athletes. Experienced in leading programs, increasing roster size, and building competitive team culture.

Head Cross Country and Track and Field Coach at Rust College (2025-08 – Present)

• Build the program from ground up
• Increased the roster of 35 in less than one year
• Managed daily operations which include travel, fundraising, academic monitoring, and athlete development

Director of Track and Field / Cross Country at McPherson College (2023-08 – 2025-08)

• Lead all program operations, including recruiting, scheduling, budgeting, and travel
• Increased roster size from 8 to 43 athletes within one year through targeted recruiting
• Designed and implemented training programs across sprints, hurdles, jumps, pole vault, and multi-events
• Coached All-Americans (60m hurdles 7.90) and multiple conference record holders
• Oversaw academic progress, team culture, and NAIA compliance

Head Cross Country and Head Track and Field Coach at Lane College (2020-08 – 2023-08)

• Built the program from the ground up, establishing recruiting pipelines and team structure
• Led women's team to a 2023 HBCU National Championship
• Produced multiple All-Americans and National qualifiers
• Guided program to a National ranking (Top 20) and conference success
• Managed all operations, including travel, scheduling, budgeting, and athlete development

Assistant Track and Field Coach at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2018-12 – 2020-07)

• Coached multi-events, jumps, pole vault, and hurdles producing conference scorers, record holders and 2nd team All-American (Madison Meyer)
• Developed athletes to All-Conference and National level performances
• Contributed to back-to-back conference runner-up team finishes
• Supported recruiting efforts and academic success initiatives

Additional Collegiate Coaching Experience at Multiple Institutions

Coached at Alabama A&M University, Coastal Carolina University, Concordia University at Irvine (Graduate Assistant), McNeese State University, American International College (Graduate Assistant), Stillman College, and Paul Quinn College.

• Coached sprints, hurdles, jumps, and multi-events across NCAA Division I, II, and NAIA levels
• Developed conference champions, record holders, and national qualifiers
• Assisted with recruiting, travel coordination, compliance, and daily operations
• Contributed to conference championships, record breaking performances, and academic honors

Master of Education in Coaching and Sports Administration – Concordia University at Irvine

Bachelor of Science in Education, Sports Medicine – Jackson State University

Associates Degree in Health/Sports Management – Coahoma Community College