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Detroit Catholic Central High School

Brian Wilson

  • Title
    Assistant XC Coach

Brian Wilson

Assistant Cross Country & Track (Distance) Coach

Brian Wilson has been an integral part of the Detroit Catholic Central coaching staff since 2001, serving as the assistant cross country and track (distance) coach. During his outstanding tenure, he has helped guide the Shamrocks to three state championship cross country titles and has successfully mentored numerous All-State distance runners.

Prior to joining Catholic Central, Coach Wilson spent three years developing talent as an assistant coach at Battle Creek Lakeview High School.

Athletic Achievements

Coach Wilson brings a wealth of elite, personal competitive experience to the program, spanning both his high school and collegiate careers:

  • Collegiate Excellence: A proud alumnus of North Central College (Naperville, IL), Wilson was a 3-time NCAA All-American, placing 6th in the 5,000m, 7th in the 1,500m, and 7th in cross country.

  • National Contender: During his collegiate career, he ran for three NCAA National Championship runner-up cross country teams and competed in three NCAA National Championship track meets.

  • Conference Champion: He was a 3-time individual conference track champion and a member of North Central’s school-record-breaking distance medley relay team.

  • Prep Standout: At Sterling (IL) High School, Wilson was a conference and regional champion, and a frequent competitor in the state cross country and track championship meets.

  • The Streak: During a dominant senior track season, he recorded an incredible 29-consecutive race win streak.

  • Hall of Fame: In recognition of his historic prep career, Wilson was inducted into the Sterling High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 1997.

Coaching Philosophy

"Run for Fun and Personal Best."

Borrowing from the timeless motto of his legendary collegiate coach, Al Carius, Coach Wilson's philosophy centers on developing the whole person. He is dedicated to fostering a lifelong love for the sport of running while guiding every student-athlete to discover their ultimate potential and just how fast they can truly be.