Women's Cross Country
Coaches

Jeffrey Beck

Jeffrey Beck became the head coach of Fredonia State men's and women's cross country prior to the start of the 2008 season. A three-time All American distance runner at Geneseo, will also serve as an assistant track & field coach specializing in the distances.

A native of Fairport, N.Y., Beck excelled as a high school runner and earned a place in the New York State Section V Cross Country Hall of Fame. He attended SUNY Oswego before transfering to SUNY Geneseo, where he earned three All-American awards -- twice in cross country (2003, 2004) and once in track & field (2005) -- for the Blue Knights. He also earned membership in the SUNYAC Cross Country Hall of Fame, and was a team captain at Geneseo.

After competing with Geneseo -- he holds a bachelor of science degree in elementary education -- Beck stayed on at his alma mater and assisted head cross country coach Mike Woods. Their 2005 women's team won the NCAA Division III championship led by three All-American runners. He also served as an assistant track & field coach for one season.

Prior to returning to collegiate coaching, Beck served as a personal coach and worked as an assistant manager at Medved Running and Walking Outfitters. An outdoor sports enthusiast, he has twice qualified for the U.S.A Snowshoe team and has twice been an alternate on the U.S.A. Mountain Running team.