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Mike Esposito was named the director of Track & Field at HPU in 2005 since then Espo has taken High Point Track to new heights. Esposito led both the men's and women's programs to their first Big South team Championships in 2020 at the Big South Indoor Track and Field Championships. Coming back after the COVID stoppage Espo and the Panthers followed up their double championship win indoors with both teams winning the Big South outdoor championships for the first time in 2021 inside Vert Stadium. Since 2021, HPU has swept five straight outdoor Big South Championships and recently won back-to-back-to-back men's and women's indoor Big South Championships in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Under Esposito's leadership, the program has achieved remarkable success with 14-Time Big South Track and Field Coach of the Year honors, 2-time Big South XC Coach of the Year, multiple championship titles, 24 athletes sent to NCAA Championships, 22 All-Americans, and 113 NCAA Regional Qualifiers.
Coaching Philosophy
Esposito believes in building programs from the ground up through consistent excellence and long-term vision. His 20-year tenure at HPU demonstrates a commitment to sustainable success rather than quick fixes, focusing on developing athletes who can compete at the highest levels while building a championship culture that spans both men's and women's programs.
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Program Culture
HPU Track under Esposito has created a championship-winning culture built on sustained excellence and breakthrough achievements. The program emphasizes competing at the highest levels, with athletes regularly advancing to NCAA Championships and earning All-American honors. There's a strong foundation of both individual development and team success.
Recruiting Priorities
- •Athletes with NCAA Championship potential
- •Competitors who can contribute to team championships
- •Distance runners who can handle high-level training and development
Overview
Biography
Mike Esposito was named the director of Track & Field at HPU in 2005 since then Espo has taken High Point Track to new heights. Esposito led both the men's and women's programs to their first Big South team Championships in 2020 at the Big South Indoor Track and Field Championships. Coming back after the COVID stoppage Espo and the Panthers followed up their double championship win indoors with both teams winning the Big South outdoor championships for the first time in 2021 inside Vert Stadium. Since 2021, HPU has swept five straight outdoor Big South Championships and recently won back-to-back-to-back men's and women's indoor Big South Championships in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Under Esposito's leadership, the program has achieved remarkable success with 14-Time Big South Track and Field Coach of the Year honors, 2-time Big South XC Coach of the Year, multiple championship titles, 24 athletes sent to NCAA Championships, 22 All-Americans, and 113 NCAA Regional Qualifiers.
Coaching Philosophy
Esposito believes in building programs from the ground up through consistent excellence and long-term vision. His 20-year tenure at HPU demonstrates a commitment to sustainable success rather than quick fixes, focusing on developing athletes who can compete at the highest levels while building a championship culture that spans both men's and women's programs.
Known For
Program Culture
HPU Track under Esposito has created a championship-winning culture built on sustained excellence and breakthrough achievements. The program emphasizes competing at the highest levels, with athletes regularly advancing to NCAA Championships and earning All-American honors. There's a strong foundation of both individual development and team success.
Recruiting Intel
Recruiting Priorities
- •Athletes with NCAA Championship potential
- •Competitors who can contribute to team championships
- •Distance runners who can handle high-level training and development
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