Eric Brill is going into his 10th year assisting with the cross country, distance, and mid-distance student-athletes. Brill has been a part of nine Big Ten Championship teams. In his time coaching with the program, he has assisted Head Distance Coach Sara Mason Vergote in school records from 800m-10k along with multiple Big Ten Champions and scorers. 2023 was a record year for the program as the women's cross country team finished 15th in the country.