Bio

Andy Merrill was named the head coach of the women's cross country team on June 26, 2023. 

Merrill was most recently the head coach track and field coach at St. John Lutheran School in Ocala, FL. Before that, he was the head cross country coach and assistant track coach at Bradford High School in his hometown of Starke, FL.

Merrill also has coaching experience at the collegiate level as well, serving as an assistant at both of his alma maters, Jacksonville University and the University of West Florida.

Prior to coaching, Merrill has experience competing at the NCAA Division I level. During his four years at Jacksonville University, he competed for both the men’s cross country and track and field teams.

While he's not coaching, Merrill also serves as a Warrant Officer in the Florida National Guard.