Taylor named Big 12 Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year

IRVING, Texas — The Big 12 Conference announced Diljeet Taylor as the Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year for the second-straight season Thursday afternoon. 

Big 12 Release 

During the 2024 season, Taylor led her squad to an NCAA championship, Mountain Region championship and second-straight Big 12 championship. She also coached Lexy Halladay-Lowry, Riley Chamberlain and Carmen Alder to All-America honors. In Taylor's nine years at BYU, she has guided nine women to 19 cross country All-America awards. 

Taylor was also named NCAA Mountain Region Coach of the Year for the third time (2019 & 2020-21, 2024) and NCAA Women's National Coach of the Year for the second time (2020-21, 2024).

"What sets Coach T apart as one of the best coaches in the nation is her incredible ability and genuine willingness to be in the trenches with her team," said senior captain Halladay-Lowry. "She consistently checks in with each of us, ensuring we’re not only doing okay, but thriving both as athletes and individuals. She’s deeply committed to our goals, treating our dreams and ambitions as if they were her own. Her dedication inspires us to give our very best every day."

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