Early was named the head coach of the Assumption men's and women's cross country and track & field programs in April of 2021.
Early comes to Assumption from Coker University where he was the Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach for the past two and a half years. Early was responsible for designing and implementing the yearly training periodization for distance, throws, sprinters, hurdlers and jumpers. In his first two years at Coker, Early had over 30 student-athletes break school records.
Prior to his stint at Coker, Early found great success as the Head Sprints Coach and Associate Head Coach at Merrimack College for seven years. He was involved in establishing the first team in school history. Early was responsible for recruiting, training, mentoring and coaching the members of the men's and women's track & field programs. He dedicated time to ensuring his student-athletes excelled not only athletically, but also academically. Early recruited student-athletes from all over the country and elevated them to national rankings, including a six-time NCAA Champion/NCAA Division II record holder.
Throughout his career, Early has coached over 40 All-Region award recipients, 30 NCAA Division II qualifying marks and 23 NCAA Division II All-American award winners. He was named the United States Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division II Assistant Coach of the Year in the East Region and the USTFCCCA DII National Assistant Coach of the Year in 2017.
Early is a 2011 graduate of Merrimack College where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He went on to complete his Master of Science degree in College Athletic Administration from Coker University. Early currently resides in Hartsville, South Carolina.
