Jacob Balot is in his first year as Head Cross Country Coach/Assistant Director of Track & Field.
Before joining the Marlins, Balot served as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Goucher College, where he played a critical role in recruiting, coaching, and managing operations for both the Cross Country and Track & Field programs. He led training for middle-distance and distance groups, guided national-caliber student-athletes, and supported the team through a record-setting 2023–24 season, highlighted by 23 new school records. Notably, he coached NCAA Division III All-American Tanise Thornton-Fillyaw and recruited and developed Aryanna Paulena, a USTFCCCA Regional Field Athlete of the Year.
Balot's coaching experience also includes positions at Western School of Technology High School and Tallulah Falls School, where he focused on technical instruction, athlete performance, and foundational race strategies in middle-distance and distance events.
A dedicated recruiter, Balot is skilled in managing campus visits, using platforms like FrontRush and Slate, and helping student-athletes navigate the college admissions process. His collaborative approach to training includes close work with athletic trainers and support staff to ensure holistic student-athlete development and well being.
