"If you buy-in to Coach Bishop’s training, you will get faster. Period. He puts together smart training plans that leave you confident and an overall better athlete. He is passionate about running and believes in EVERY runner he encounters, no matter the level. Be honest and communicate with him, because he cares. Love him so much! "

"Coach Bishop was an extraordinary coach and mentor to me. Continuously supported all of his athletes not just top performers even after graduation. He coaches with intention and purpose, he always explained what the benefits are of the exercise or circuit we are working on and how it correlates to our specific event. A very memorable coach and I hope for nothing but success for his future teams."

"Overall is pretty good at the coaching part but being a friend not so much"

"Coach Bishop also coaches men’s XC. You can tell he really cares for his athletes and gets to know them well. He really does take great care of them and is accessible to everyone. Best of all, he’s an ACTUAL runner and knows what he’s talking about. You won’t regret running for him!"

"Only had him as a coach for 2 years and I can say that there isn't any other coach Id rather run for. I plan on joining team utopia the second I get out of college."

"Bishop is awesome! Loved my 4 years with him."

"Great co ed leader Very fun guy"

"From 2019 to 2023, I participated in track and cross country under Bishop's guidance. Bishop played a pivotal role in shaping me into the best version of myself as an athlete, consistently believing in my abilities. During my time at CC, I progressed from a 23-minute 5k runner to completing marathons and achieving a sub-19 minute 5k. Bishop's passion for running is evident, and he dedicates an impressive amount of time to ensure the optimal development of his athletes. His commitment to their well-being, both physically and mentally, is steadfast. Bishop stands up for his athletes, valuing them deeply, and goes above and beyond, making sacrifices for the team that few other coaches would consider. Bishop is truly exceptional and serves as a commendable role model for CC. He transformed my athletic journey, and I credit much of my success to his unwavering support and guidance. Since 2018, Bishop has consistently trained back-to-back champions, solidifying his status as an outstanding role model and coach. I feel incredibly blessed to have had the opportunity to be under his mentorship."

"Gave me a chance when no other schools did. Turned me into a swiss army knife of an athlete and through his leadership Im heading to nationals. He has his biases towards Distance but he doesn't play favorites and he keeps it 100% honest. He is a great coach if you are willing to put in the work and meet him half way"

"When I was a student at CC, we went through 3 head coaches in 4 years. Although Bishop was the assistant coach during my time, I saw how he dedicated his time to all athletes. I was a distance runner and he provide mentorship for marathon training, yet respected the boundaries set by our head coach. He didn’t overstep or cross any lines. If anything, he collaborated with our head coach to ensure I got record times in all events, not only the marathon. I am not sure why there are comments saying he favorites distance runners when he is a decathlete himself. He is passionate about all events and knows they work in harmony to score points. If anything, non distance events score the most in track due to the talent of AAC distance runners. CC relies heavily on racewalk, sprints, and throws to score. Therefore, Bishop actually spends more time perfecting their craft. CC wins conference in track because of other disciplines outside of distance. Yes there are individually talented distance runners, but as a team, track shines due to his focus on other events. Distance gets attention during cross country season because… well, they are in season. And outside of track, Bishop was the most accommodating human being. I was dealing with an autoimmune disease that eventually took away my balance and hearing. Bishop supported me through it and made sure my plan didn’t trigger symptoms and that he was there to help me if I fell. "

"Coach Justin Bishop works to improve every athletes performance both running and in the classroom. "

"One of the most knowledgeable and dedicated coaches I know. Has had great success and cares about his athletes beyond compare. 10 out of 10 would recommend to any."

"Great and responsive. Knowledgeable on his field and understands and willing to take criticism. "