Mark Robison spent five years coaching in the high school ranks, including three years at Idaho Falls High School. His areas of specialty since coaching at BYU have included the jumps, throws and combined events.

Robison graduated from Provo High School, where he earned All-State honors in track for two years as a distance runner. His running career continued at BYU, where he ran the 800 meters and 1,500 meters. He also competed one year in cross country. Robison earned a bachelor's degree in physical education in 1982 (co-valedictorian) and an MS in physical education from BYU 1986. At the completion of his master's degree, he spent five years as a part-time student at the University of Utah in the pursuit of a Ph.D. in sports psychology.

During Robison's time at BYU, the Cougars have won 18 Indoor Conference Championships and 17 Outdoor Championships in 21 years. He has coached 91 Indoor and Outdoor Conference champions. Of the athletes that have competed under his guidance, 30 have earned All-America honors.

Robison and his staff of talented and experienced individuals will strive to continue the standard of excellence upheld throughout the program's existence. Two-time Olympian Ed Eyestone brings a vast knowledge of distance running to the program. Leonard Myles-Mills, one of the top-ten sprinters in the world, also adds a wealth of experience. Volunteer coach Larry Berryhill has spent a large portion of his life in the pursuit of BYU track success.

Robison follows in the tradition of BYU track established by his father, Clarence Robison, Willard Hirschi and Sherald James, and has benefited from their personal tutelage during his time with the team.

He is married to Jaye Lynn, and they are the parents of six children: Nathan, Nicole, Aaron, Isaac, Alex and Cameron. Both Nathan and Aaron run on the men's cross country and track teams.