Anthony T. Bruno
Hilton Head Island, SC
Education:
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Master of Arts, Elementary Education,
June 1994
Robert Morris College, Coraopolis, PA
Bachelor of Science, Sport Management,
May 1987
Coaching Experience:
Hilton Head Island High School, Head XC/Asst Track (distance) Coach, June 2023 – present
Coach high school male and female runners. XC 2023 Boys team-6th place, state meet (SCHSL AAAA). 2024 Boys team-2nd place state meet. Girls team-4th place, state meet. Coached 6 All-State XC runners. Track 2024 Boys 4×800 relay team-All-State. 2025 Girls 4×800 relay team-State Runners Up (All-State). Coached 8 All-State Track runners.
Hilton Head Prep, Head Cross Country/Track Coach, July 2021 – June 2023
Coached high school and middle school male and female runners. 2021, Led varsity boys to first league meet win in over eight years and won 4 of 5 league meets (league meets consist of 5 to 8 teams). 2022, Led varsity boys to an undefeated league season and a 2nd place finish at the state meet (SCISA AAA)
Nof1 Personal Coaching, June 2004 – present
Assess, then develop and implement a plan to coach runners (in person and virtually) of all ability levels from beginners (walkers) to the sub-elite level. Specialize in preparing high school graduates to be ready to run in college.
Duquesne University, Head Cross Country/Track Coach, 1988-1996
Coached four All-Conference performers in Cross Country, including two Freshman of the Year winners. Also coached one All-East runner (IC4A University Champion). Coached 14 Academic All-Conference performers.
In track, coached nine IC4A/ECAC qualifiers.
Robert Morris College, Graduate Assistant Cross Country/Track Coach 1987-1988
Running Experience
Robert Morris College (Division I) All-Conference, Cross Country (first conference championship was my senior year, track championships started after my graduation).
School Record Holder: Cross Country Course, 5000 meters (indoor), 10,000 meters (outdoor)
ASICS Pittsburgh Racing Team (1990-1992) ASICS sponsored running team, competed in road races in the Pittsburgh area and regional races in the Eastern United States.
Personal Bests and Accomplishments:
- 5,000 meters – 14:37 (1989)
- 10,000 meters – 30:16 (1991)
- Half Marathon – 1:08 (1990) 1:26:23 (2022 at age 57)
- Marathon – 2:59:08 (1982 at age 17)
- Robert Morris XC course (5 miles) – 25:02
- 50 miles – 6:53:19 (2024 at age 58) AMERICAN 55-59 AGE GROUP RECORD
- 12 hour – 129,487 meters (80.46 miles) AMERICAN 55-59 AGE GROUP RECORD
- 100 miles – 15:16:55 (2024 at age 58)