LA84 Foundation High School Cross Country Coaches Clinic

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When: Saturday, July 12, 8:00 – 4:30
Where: South Hills High School, West Covina
What: There will be two series offered at this Cross Country clinic, featuring one presentation from each series being offered at every session during the day.

Track 1: Beginning Series. Designed for the beginning or inexperienced coach. It is recommended for coaches with five years or less of experience. Topics include the basic physiology of training a high school distance runner, how to construct a season long training plan, how to recruit and build your team, and all the things you need to know as a head coach to stay one step ahead of the CIF, your AD, and the principal

Track 2: Advanced Series. Designed for the experienced coach who understands the basic phsyiology of training distance runners and who already has organizational and recruiting skills. Speakers will be presenting sessions that are specific and assume a common level of knowledge and a common vocabulary specific to the sport.

All participants will receive a free copy of the 264-page LA84 Foundation Cross Country Coaching Manual.

 
Agenda

Time

Topic

Instructor

Location

8:00 - 8:40 Registration and Lunch Sign-ups Outside Campus Theatre
8:40 - 9:00 Opening Welcome and Clinic Directions Main Campus Theatre
9:00 - 9:50 Beginning Series
Building and Maintaining a Successful Cross Country Program Kevin Smith Multi-Purpose Room
Advanced Series
Planning the 2008 XC Season - The Best Year Ever! Adam Kedge Main Campus Theatre
10:05 - 10:55 Beginning Series
Basic Physiological Principles of Training the High School Distance Runner Bill Tokar Multi-Purpose Room
Advanced Series
Philosophy of Motivation of Dana Hills Cross Country Tim Butler Main Campus Theatre
Or Understanding Basic Nutrition for High School Distance Runners Sharon Zimmerman Classroom
11:10 - 12:00 Beginning Series
Rules, Dates, Signatures, Forms: Staying One Step Ahead Of Your AD, Principal & the CIF Kevin Smith Multi-Purpose Room
Advanced Series
Specific Training Plan of the 2007 Saugus Girls Cross Country Team Rene Paragas Main Campus Theatre
Or Preventing Common Running Related Injuries Paul Copeskey Classroom
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch: Coaches may purchase lunch in the morning during registration Outside Campus Theatre
(A presentation of the XCStats online program will be conducted during lunch in the clinic classroom)
1:00  - 1:50 Beginning Series
Basic Principles of Warm-up and Cool Down-Including Specific Stretches and Drills Bill Tokar Multi-Purpose Room
Advanced Series
The A,B,C's of Distance Running Adam Kedge Main Campus Theatre
Or Advanced Nutrition for the High School Distance Runner Sharon Zimmerman Classroom
2:05 - 2:55 Beginning Series
How to Construct a Season Long Training Plan Ken Reeves Multi-Purpose Room
Advanced Series
Specific Training of the 2007 Dana Hills Boys Cross Country Program Tim Butler Main Campus Theatre
Or Coaches’ Hands On Session-Dealing With Running Related Injuries Dr. Paul Copesky Classroom
3:10 - 4:00 Beginning Series
How to Construct a Season Long Training Plan Ken Reeves Multi-Purpose Room
Advanced Series
From The Great Hart High School of the 80s and 90s to the Great Saugus High School of 2007:
An Examination of Proven Training Methods Main Campus Theatre
4:00 Turn in Your Completed Evaluations and Receive Your Certificate of Completion and Your Free LA84 Foundation Cross Country Coaching Manual!
 
Featured Speakers
To be announced.
 
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Directions
South Hills High School, 645 S. Barranca Ave., Covina, CA 91723 . Click here for a map

Note: South Hills High School is located approximately 1 ½ miles northwest of Mt. SAC College.

Directions to South Hills High School:

From the east:
-Take 10 Freeway west
-Exit at Barrance Ave.
-Take Barranca Ave.. south approximately ½ mile-South Hills High School will be on your right

From the west:
-Take 10 Freeway east
-Exit at Barrance Ave.
-Take Barranca Ave.. gop south approximately ½ mile-South Hills High School will be on your right

From Mt. SAC:
-Take Grand Ave. north (over the hill) to Cameron Ave.
-Turn left on Cameron Ave. go approximately ½ mile-South Hills High School will be on your right

Registration
To Register for one or more clinics, complete the form, check the appropriate boxes and hit "Register."

   
Name        
Address        
City        
State        
Zip        
Phone Number        
E-Mail        
School or Club        
# of years coaching cross country      
Please indicate the number of athletes you coach in a year.      
 
  July 12, 2008 XC Coaching Clinic -
YOU CAN REGISTER FOR THIS CLINIC IN PERSON ON SATURDAY, 8:00AM		      
  August 16, 2008 XC Coaching Clinic      
         
         
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