Mark Johnson enters his second season as the head coach of the Rams Men’s & Women’s Cross Country programs and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field program after serving as the interim head coach cross country coach in 2023.  

Prior to taking over as the interim head cross country coach, Johnson had been an assistant with the FSU men's and women's cross country programs since 2017. Johnson has also been an assistant coach with the outdoor women's track and field program working primarily with the middle distance runners, long distance runners and the throwing events.  

In his first season overseeing the cross country programs the Rams had two runners finish all-conference including one student-athlete receiving MASCAC Rookie of the Year honors.  

On the outdoor track & field side, Johnson’s Rams had a strong showing with an all-conference honor, and first place finish in the 400-meter hurdles.  

Johnson has previously worked as an assistant equipment manager with the New England Revolution. Johnson also spent time working within the Wellesley Public Schools as a special education teacher in the Therapeutic Learning Center.  

In addition to his duties with both cross country programs and the women's outdoor track and field program, Johnson serves as a Staff Assistant within the athletic department and oversees the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).