University of Dayton Athletics

Robert English was named volunteer assistant coach for UD men’s cross country team in June of 2007.

An avid runner since 1996, English has been coached by Olympic gold medalist Bob Schul and has trained with the Schul Racing team. His training helped him record a career-best and impressive marathon time of 2:52.35 in 2003. English continued his involvement with the Bob Schul Racing Team serving as president from 2003-’06.

English graduated from Clark State Community College in 2011 where he studied Physical Therapist Assistant. He currently works at Orion Physical Therapy Specialist after passing his National and State Boards. He previously worked at Machine X of Dayton, Inc., where he’s in his 22nd year as a shop foreman. English currently works part-time at Machine X of Dayton, Inc., since receiving his licensure as a PTA.

He was born in Tokyo, Japan and attended most of his high school years in Germany and graduated from Walter E. Stebbins in Dayton, Ohio. A natural competitor, while in high school English participated in such sports as baseball, football, and wrestling. It wasn’t until after his days of competitive club rugby that he became a serious runner.

“Rob continues Flyer cross country’s tradition of having assistant coaches who understand the demands that are placed upon Division I distance runners,” said UD head coach Rich Davis. “With a well rounded athletic background, combined with his expertise in relating conditioning and physical therapy to the sport, Rob’s coaching will help our athletes develop as we strive towards higher levels of competitiveness.”

English currently resides in Springfield, Ohio with his wife Annette Bauer-English.