Cross country coaching

Scott Christensen breaks down everything you need to know about designing a modern and effective cross country warmup for your next practice.

Everything you need to know about summer training for fall cross country

Hey Newbie! Starting your cross country running journey can be both fun and a little scary. But no worries…I’m here to share some tips to get you started on the right foot... 👟 👟 cross country running // xc running tips // run faster tips // beginner runner tips // cross country coach // high school sports

As someone who started running cross country in high school and then later in college and now coaches, I absolutely love the sport. If you are a parent of a teenager or a teenager yourself, I have seven reasons why I strongly encourage you to join the cross country team.

From motivational mantras to effective training advice, here’s the wisdom that sticks with you.

Intelligent middle school cross country training needs to have the athlete's long-term development in mind. Here are the warm-ups, workouts, and the essential post-run strength and mobility middle school athletes need to stay injury-free. This training plan will work in any environment.

An incentive program and a solution to motivating kids to keep running during cross country season!

Get effective cross country practice workouts, including plyometrics and agility drills, to use for your team or individual training. #crosscountrytraining #crosscountryrunning

We're Going to State!!! I don't want to pretend that I am the most amazing Cross Country Coach out there - but I was voted ISL Coach of the Year... This season was certainly a learning process for me, to say the least, but I think it is important to pass on some of the things I learned throughout this season. 1. A Plan for the Day! I know this probably seems like a no brainer but it is harder than one might think to plan out the activities for the practice. Doing this keeps the flow of…

Some game ideas for kids' cross country teams to get in hill work.