Coaching Philosophy: Elementary & Middle school cross-country is a time to gradually develop the athlete’s fitness base and provide training that promotes health and positive attitudes about running/physical activity, teamwork, and competition. The ultimate goal, over time, is for our runners to develop a love for and commitment to running that lasts well beyond the school years, as well as lessons for life learned from working with their coach and teammates. We take a developmental approach, which means that all training and competitive experiences should promote gradual progression toward the young runner’s ultimate goals and potential. The most important goal is self-improvement
