Jerry Popp How to Build a Championship Cross Country Program

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.