Lyon College Women's Cross Country
Lyon College (LC) · Batesville, Arkansas · Private nonprofit university
Lyon College Women's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Lyon College who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Lyon College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- lyonscots.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 47% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Lyon College in Batesville.
- Location
- Batesville, Arkansas
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- lyon.edu
About Lyon College Women's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Katherine Mayberry is the Head Cross Country/Track and Field Coach for Lyon College Women's Cross Country, verified October 2026. Lyon College (LC) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country as a member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Lyon College is a small private school in Batesville, Arkansas with 659 undergraduates, a 63% acceptance rate.
How to get recruited by Lyon College Women's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Katherine Mayberry, the Head Cross Country/Track and Field Coach. Lyon College has 1 coach for Women's Cross Country, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your 5K or 3-mile PRs and your 1600m and 3200m times in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude links to verified results on Athletic.net or MileSplit, with the link near the top so Katherine can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Lyon College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Email Coach Katherine Mayberry at Lyon College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach KatherineHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Lyon College Women's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Lyon College D3?
Yes. Lyon College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country, in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Is Lyon College public or private?
Lyon College is a private nonprofit school in Batesville, Arkansas.
What conference is Lyon College Women's Cross Country in?
The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Does Lyon College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cross Country?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Lyon College Women's Cross Country have?
1 coach, led by Katherine Mayberry, the Head Cross Country/Track and Field Coach.
Who is the head coach of Lyon College Women's Cross Country?
Katherine Mayberry is the Head Cross Country/Track and Field Coach.
When can Lyon College Women's Cross Country coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Lyon College Women's Cross Country?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Lyon College cost?
In-state tuition is $29,900 and out-of-state tuition is $29,900 a year.
What is the Lyon College acceptance rate?
63% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Lyon College Women's Cross Country coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
