Austin Bestgen graduated from William Woods University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and is currently pursuing a Masters in Sports Management through the University of Central Missouri. Also competed in track & field for WWU and was a part of the 2016 Indoor Championship team. Earned All-Academic honors while competing and was a representative of the ASA for the annual AMC athletes meeting. Has been involved with high school track for the past two years and has coached All-State relay teams and individual athletes. Prior active duty Air Force and currently serves in the Air Force Reserves conducting fitness assessments for the squadron. Was also recently a part of the AMC Coaching Staff of the Year award winners for Cross Country and both the Indoor and Outdoor track and field seasons.