Nicholas Huisman is the Junior Team Coach at Arkansas Track Club. His path into coaching grew from a love of endurance sports and a desire to give back to the running community. After competing in triathlons for several years, Nick was looking for a new challenge that would allow him to stay active and involved in the sport. When he noticed that the Arkansas Track Club junior team didn’t always have someone to run alongside them on country roads, he stepped in—and quickly found a passion for coaching.

Nick’s role with Arkansas Track Club has grown organically through shared miles, road trips, races, and countless training sessions. He finds the greatest joy in watching athletes work hard, gain confidence, and see their efforts pay off over time. His coaching style reflects that hands-on involvement, emphasizing encouragement, consistency, and showing up for athletes day after day.

Nick holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and is a USA Track & Field Level 1 certified coach, bringing a strong foundation in movement and training principles to his work with athletes. He values being actively engaged in the training process and takes pride in supporting athletes both during workouts and throughout the season as they develop as runners and teammates.