Arizona Christian University

Brian Bell is in his first year as the top assistant coach for ACU men’s and women’s cross country teams after being hired during the summer of 2020.

Bell has an extensive background as a coach over the past 20 years.  He has held coaching positions at the club, high school, USATF/ USA Cycling, and elite levels.  His athletes have successfully competed at the state, region and national elite levels.  While coaching at Kofa High School he helped take the Cross Country program from 33rd in State AIA (DII) to 12th at the AIA State Championships (DI) in one season.

He was a high school runner in his home state of Oregon.  Specializing in the mid-distance events, he had personal records of 2:05 in the 800 meter, 4:12 in the 1500 meter, and 4:35 in the mile.  He ran competitively while in the U.S. Marine Corps and has completed numerous marathons and endurance events over the past ten years.

Bell and his wife, Dawn have been married for 31 years and have been blessed with seven children.  They have devoted their lives to serving others through sports, youth ministry, and now through a coaching position with the Joni and Friends International Disability Ministry.