Jerry Popp: How to Build a Championship Cross Country Program

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with Jerry Popp, Wilmar (MN) High School Cross Country & Track Coach; 39x State Championship Coach, North Dakota Coach of the Year 27 times; 3x National Coach of the Year; National High School Sports Hall of Fame (2005); and Kristy Popp, former Assistant Cross Country Coach at Iowa State University • Get coaching and program building ideas from 39x State Championship Coach Jerry Popp • Learn 10 effective recruiting and retention ideas to build your program • Get step-by-step early season to late season training ideas • Learn how to add strength and circuit training to your cross country program • Motivate and provide feedback to you athletes to keep them enthused throughout the season • Learn what do at meets to prepare your team to run a "complete" race In an easy to follow discussion and presentation, the Popps cover a range of topics that every new coach--or coach starting a new program--must consider to when building his or her program. They provide insight on establishing a basic program and deliver a simple training program for a season of high school cross country.