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Adam Kedge has led Albuquerque Academy’s Boys Cross Country and Track and Field teams to a combined twenty New Mexico AAAA state championships

Saturday, December 17th, 2011

Adam Kedge photo courtesy of Albuquerque Academy

One of the things that all programs need is momentum.  Momentum needs to come from a leader or a group of leaders that can be coaches, parents, veterans, or team captains that have a love and passion for the program.  (more…)

Joe Newton began coaching York Community High School’s Cross Country team in 1960. He has led them to 27 Illinois state championships.

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Joe Newton. Credit to Wikimedia Commons

I emphasize not only being a good runner but being a good person.  We concentrate on character and integrity.  We talk about that all the time. (more…)

Jim Tracy has won eight girls cross country state championships, more than any other coach in California. He has also guided the boys to two state runner-up and five third place finishes.

Monday, February 21st, 2011

Jim Tracy, photo courtesy of Robin Hauser Reynolds

If you’re willing to make your kids think about how hard they’ve worked, how much they’ve improved, then they will understand their potential for success.  Also, you need humor.  Have a good laugh.  Cross country isn’t a do or die sport but a do and succeed sport. (more…)

Jeff Howard is the head cross country coach for Woodridge High School in Ohio. He has guided the Bulldogs to the Ohio division II boys state championship in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

Jeff Howard and his Woodridge High School boys cross country team

If you get kids to commit ten to eleven months, five to six days a week, you can’t help but be competitive. (more…)