LOS ANGELES — Loyola Marymount University announced the hiring of Emily Brown as the new Assistant Cross Country Coach for its women’s cross country team. Brown brings a wealth of competitive and coaching experience to the West Coast Conference program.
Brown earned a silver medal at the 2025 Canadian National Championships and placed eighth at the 2024 Canadian Olympic Trials. Collegiately, she competed at the University of Pittsburgh and Florida State University, where she set Pittsburgh’s school record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase and ranked among the top 10 all-time in multiple distance events at both institutions.
Academically, Brown was an 11-time All-ACC Academic Team selection and a Dean’s List honoree at Pittsburgh. She earned a Master of Science in Athletic Coaching from Florida State University in 2025 and holds a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh, earned in 2023.
Before joining LMU, Brown served as an assistant coach at UCLA’s cross country and track programs and at Leon High School in Tallahassee, Florida. She also contributed to Team Prep USA’s Running Camp, mentoring more than 150 high school athletes including elite competitors.
Brown replaces former assistant coach Alex Tebbe, who accepted a position at California Baptist University. LMU women’s cross country head coach Chloe Curtis praised Brown’s experience, stating she brings an “incredible combination of experience, passion and perspective” to the program and expects the athletes to benefit from her firsthand knowledge of what it takes to compete at the highest level.
CSB Take
Emily Brown’s appointment as assistant coach is a strategic move for Loyola Marymount University Women’s Cross Country team. Her recent elite competition experience combined with diverse coaching roles positions her to significantly enhance athlete development and competitive preparedness. This hiring underscores LMU’s dedication to elevating its cross country program within the West Coast Conference and setting the foundation for sustained success.
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