Episode 15: Coaching in Controlled Chaos: Tyler Deck Shipley on Building NYU Distance Success
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On a special “Steady State Running” takeover episode of the Spewak Training Podcast, host Danny Stults interviews Tyler Deck Shipley, NYU head coach, two-time All-American at the University of Puget Sound, and an NCAA championship coach.
Shipley recounts his Oregon roots at Forest Grove, college years at Pacific University and Puget Sound, and early coaching stops at Oklahoma State (as a volunteer assistant), Temple, and La Salle before leading NYU. He explains how New York’s unpredictability—subway rides to Central Park, crowded tracks, and constant logistical changes—forces adaptable coaching focused on long-term aerobic development and health, including learning to back off.
They discuss balancing running with demanding academics, recruiting for intent and energy, the pros/cons of super shoes and other performance trends, building accountability, and NYU’s extensive support staff for a large roster. Shipley shares why he coaches and closes with a brief Sauvie Island Marathon anecdote.
In today's episode, you will hear about such topics as:
Tyler Origins and Early Coaching
Evolving Training Philosophy
Balancing Academics and Running
Coach Athlete Accountability
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