| LSU Tigers cross country | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 1933 (92 years ago) |
| University | Louisiana State University |
| Head coach | Dennis Shaver |
| Conference | SEC |
| Location | Baton Rouge,LA |
| Course | Highland Road Park |
| Nickname | LSU Tigers |
| Colors | Purple and gold[1] |
| Men's NCAA appearances | |
| 1984, 1989, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 | |
TheLSU Tigers cross country program representsLouisiana State University in the sport of men'scross country running.[2] The program competes inNational Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)Division I and theSoutheastern Conference (SEC).[3][4] The men's cross country team officially started in 1933.
Dennis Shaver is the head coach for the LSU Tigers cross country and track and field program;Houston Franks is the assistant coach who is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the men's and women's cross country teams.[5]
Highland Road Park is the site of home cross country meets for the LSU Tigers cross country team.[6] The course is located in the 144.04-acre park.
Opened in January 2003, the weight room is for the LSU Tigers cross country andLSU Lady Tigers cross country teams. The LSU track and field weight room is a 2,000 square foot facility designed for an Olympic style lifting program. Located adjacent to the track, the weight room features 10 multi-purpose power stations, 5 dumbbell stations, 4 power racks, 5 sets of competition plates, 10 competition Olympic bars, 2 multi-purpose racks, an assortment of selectorized machines and 2 televisions for multimedia presentations.[7]
