How to Get Recruited for College Running: A Masterclass on Recruiting and running at the next level from One of the NCAA’s Top Coaches Ian Mioni
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST
Dominic Schlueter
4.9 • 821 Ratings
🗓️ 3 September 2025
⏱️ 52 minutes
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Summary
Coach Ian Moini is not just building a strong running program at UNC, he’s building a pipeline of success.
In just his mid-20s, Ian has gone from standout athlete to one of the youngest and most effective associate head coaches in NCAA distance running.
Since his last appearance, North Carolina’s distance squad has leveled up in a big way: ACC titles, school records, and a national 5,000m championship led by Parker Wolfe. Behind all of that? Ian — shaping the training, the mindset, and most importantly, the culture.
But here’s what makes Ian different: he’s a master recruiter. He knows what college coaches are looking for, because he isthe coach they’re trying to beat. His track record isn’t just about fast times, it’s about finding the right athletes, building trust, and helping them grow into something bigger than themselves.
And he’s lived it from every angle. From winning New Jersey state titles in high school, to breaking 4:15 in the mile at UNC, to grinding as a volunteer coach while still a student at Eastern Michigan, Ian’s journey is all about work ethic, humility, and pushing people to unlock their full potential.
A lot’s changed since he was last on, but one thing hasn’t: Ian sees the big picture. He knows that long-term success takes more than talent, it takes the right environment, the right support, and the right belief.
If you’re serious about running in college, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
In today's conversation, Coach Ian Moini takes me deep into the world of how to get recruited to run at the next level, whether you're the top recruit in the nation or just someone who wants to run at the next level. We tackle every question in the book, common misconceptions, and inside stories from one of the best recruiters in the country.
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| 0:00.0 | Before we hop into today's conversation with one of the best coaches in the sport of running, |
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| 1:10.5 | I hope you guys enjoy this conversation with one of the top coaches in the country. |
| 1:18.9 | At least here, like every agreement that we signed North Carolina is at least a four-year agreement. |
| 1:23.5 | So your scholarship is set in stone. |
| 1:25.1 | The only thing we can do is increase you. |
| 1:26.7 | We can never decrease you. |
| 1:28.0 | So if there's no one who's running at UNC with the idea of I run 355 in the mile verse 357, |
| 1:34.2 | can I keep my scholarship? |
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