- See Less -Coach Joe Franklin got his first coaching job right after he graduated from Purdue University. He coached the Men and Women's XC team in Depauw University, Indiana. That year he was named Confrence Coach of the Year.
After serving 3 years as a coach at his Alma Mater Purdue University, Coach Franklin got the Head Coach Job at Butler. For Being a small Mid Western School, Butler has had great success on the National Scene. Franklin has led seven teams to NCAA XC Championships. Their best finish coming in 2004 when they shocked the Nation with a fourth place finish.
Coach Franklin is currently at the University of New Mexico.
