For the past 31 years as the BYU women’s cross country coach, Patrick Shane has worked to establish his program to elite status in the NCAA. With 25 conference championships, 16 region championships, 21 top-ten finishes and four NCAA National Championships, Shane and his runners have done just that. The women’s team consistently finishes ranked at or near the top in the national rankings. The Cougars have entered the NCAA Cross Country Championships several times as the No. 1 ranked team. 

Shane’s formula for success can be found within the team. Each individual athlete understands and is committed to putting in the time and effort it takes to be the best. Shane’s ability to structure his teams’ training allows the runners to peak at the right time is also a key to the team's success. BYU runners have earned 47 All-America citations since 1983. In 2001 the Cougars won its third national championship capturing the title with one of the biggest margins of victory in the history of the NCAA Championships, defeating second-place N.C. State by 86 points. The Cougars won the championship for their fourth time in 2002 beating Stanford University by 28 points.

*Awarded All-America honors

Coach Patrick Shane named NCAA Cross Country Coach of 1997

*Awarded All-America honors

Coach Patrick Shane named NCAA Cross Country Coach of 1999

*Awarded All-America honors

*Awarded All-America honors

Coach Patrick Shane named NCAA Cross Country Coach of 2002