Dominic Demeritte, Life (Ga.) was named the National Men’s Coach of the Year for the 2023 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field season. Demeritte, in his second year as Director of Cross Country and Track & Field, led the Running Eagles to the team title at the 2023 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Marion, Indiana. Life (Ga.) scored 55 points behind one event title and seven other top-5 finishes. The Running Eagles entered the NAIA Championships ranked third in the Pre-Championships National TFRI and won the conference title in the SSAC.