[2] The program competes in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

Dennis Shaver is the head coach for the LSU Tigers cross country and track and field program; Houston Franks is the assistant coach who is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the men's and women's cross country teams.

Opened in January 2003, the weight room is for the LSU Tigers cross country and LSU Lady Tigers cross country teams.

The LSU track and field weight room is a 2,000 square foot facility designed for an Olympic style lifting program.

Located adjacent to the track, the weight room features 10 multi-purpose power stations, 5 dumbbell stations, 4 power racks, 5 sets of competition plates, 10 competition Olympic bars, 2 multi-purpose racks, an assortment of selectorized machines and 2 televisions for multimedia presentations.