Brody Barkan

After graduating from Sir Francis Drake High School (now Archie Williams High School) as a decorated half miler in 2015, Brody Barkan competed in cross country and track at Occidental College, establishing himself as a top middle-distance runner in NCAA Division III. Highlights included winning the SCIAC Conference 1500 meters and finishing 11th nationally at the NCAA DIII Outdoor Track & Field Championships securing Second Team All-American honors. He also helped lead Occidental’s cross country team to back-to-back NCAA Championship berths while earning multi-time All-Conference and All-Region honors.

At Occidental, Barkan served as a sportswriter and web editor for The Occidental Weekly, was a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and also worked directly with professional athletes at a sports marketing firm.

Since founding InStride in 2019, Barkan has helped high school athletes across the United States navigate the complex college athletic recruiting landscape. InStride student-athletes consistently earn roster spots and admissions at a wide range of prestigious institutions—from competitive Division I programs to elite Division III academic powerhouses.

Barkan also co-founded and serves as a Race Director of The Marin Mile. Additionally, he serves as an assistant coach for Cross Country and Track at University High School in San Francisco, helping guide the boys' cross country team to the 2025 CIF Division V State Title. He continues to run competitively with the West Valley Track Club in SF and competes all over the country in road and trail races alike

Track and Field PRs: 1500m: 3:52 | 800m: 1:53 | 3000m: 8:34