Develping a High School Cross Country Program

Download or read book Develping a High School Cross Country Program written by Jack Power and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has two sections. The first discusses how to develop a cross country program from the ground up. Topics ranging from nutrition to dealing with parents, as well as a training guide for runners. Every possible concern a new or more established coach might have is addressed. Examples taken from the experience of a 43 year career help to illustrate each topic to give the reader a full understanding of the author's suggestions. Part 2 of the book traces the year long events which culminated in one of the author's teams that earning a State Championship title. This section is a close look at all the dynamics which were part of the team's success from early season preparation, summer running camp, early season competitions, mid-season slump, and the team's championship races; to a complete breakdown of every workout the team did during the season.