JFK Bellmore High School--first on victory list for New
York State high school coaches; many team and individual champions;
member of the coaching staff for USA teams to Argentina, Chile,
Israel, Mexico, Uruguay and Venezuela.
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MEDICAL STAFF
Our runner-oriented medical staff includes--
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Josephine Pizzurro - PedNP
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Steven Segatore - Registered Nurse
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Bassem Zuhabi
- Canadian National Physical Therapy Team
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GUEST STAFF
Joe Newton
The nation's top high school distance coach. His teams have won countless Illinois State titles and National Championships including the inaugural Nike Team Championship.
Peter Hawkins
One of the nation's top wheelchair athlets, whose message to our youth should not be missed.
The Heffernans (Brendan and Caryn)
Brendan was former high school National Footlocker champion
and a standout collegian; Caryn was a seven time All-American. They both attended Georgetown University.
Phil and Jim Wharton
Personal trainers for many U.S. athletes in the last three Olympic
Games. They have revised the world of stretching, flexibility,
strength and injury rehabilitation and they have been featured in Runner's
World.
Captain Sean Cooney
U.S. Army Special Forces; former Chaminade (LI) and West Point
middle distance star. He is a special human being whose presence benefits
every athlete.
Doug Stern-aka-Dr.
Swim
Teaching the art of rehabilitation and training in the water,
to all campers.
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COLLEGE RECRUITING
Rich
Degnan
Counseling
student athletes as they look ahead to college; NCAA
rules and other topics discussed such as: Scholarship possibilities
and application procedures.
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CORE STRENGTH PROGRAM
Coach Mike Gibson will be leading our core strength and power program. This program is sure to develop the abilities of all athletes including those in our new program for hurdlers, jumpers and sprinters.
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FEATURES
We feature:
- Small group runs, led by our highly trained staff
- Instruction on water workouts, hill techniques, turnover, VO2 max development, lactate threshold training, race strategy, running psychology, injury prevention and weight training
- Running related activities and traininig such as medicine balls, Swiss ball workouts, mobility drills, barefoot runining, water workouts and more
- Swimming in our Olympic size swimming pool and our pristine mountain lake under the training and supervision of our licensed water safety personnel
- Supervise eyeing activities including our world famous talent show and our TWO all camp D.J. dances
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JUNIOR HIGH PROGRAM
Our middle school program is a self-contained program run within our regular camp. Youth campers will be housed in a separate area, headed by professionals who work specifically with this age group, dedicated to the specific needs of our younger campers. Campers will be closely supervised in all activities while enjoying the same great experience our camp has to offer.
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A MESSAGE TO THE RUNNER, PARENT AND COACH
Dear Runner, Parent, Coach,
We, at The Running School, strive
to make improvements without sacrificing any of the features
that make us the biggest and the best running camp in the nation.
This will be our 35th year, and we will make every effort to
make 2006 the best ever.
Our Camp is Unique! We cater to all talent
levels by housing our athletes by ability and not by team. In
that way, our campers are comfortable with their training partners.
Our experienced and trained staff can readily monitor the groups
so a maximum of training and learning is accomplished.
THE RUNNING SCHOOL GOAL IS TO HELP EACH ATHLETE IMPROVE AND
FEEL GOOD ABOUT HIM OR HERSELF.
Once again, we have assembled a staff of mature coaches and
runners who know and understand the needs of the young runner.
SUPERVISION is our constant concern, and each living facility
has three or four live-in staff members. Our staff is experienced
and superb leadership makes our camp a continued success. THE
RUNNING SCHOOL IS CAMPER ORIENTED.
Single camper rate (7 days) - $495 includes: room and board,
camp shirt, stretching rope and many other giveaways.
My best wishes for success in your indoor and outdoor seasons
and for a most pleasant summer. Please feel free to call or
e-mail with questions.
AL BERKOWSKY - Director
Home: (631) 643-6696
Cell: (516) 971-2615
Fax: (631) 643-5080
e-mail: [email protected]
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FEEDBACK
“As an athlete the overall camp experience was so memorable and influential to me that when I became a coach I could think of no better atmosphere in which to begin our cross country seasons. The people at The Running School are knowledgeable and passionate about helping us become better at what we love to do.”
Emilio Mancini – Coach West Seneca West HS
“Going to TRS made it easy and enjoyable to run. On the runs you are constantly encouraged and the miles just fly by. Some of the best and most successful coaches and runners attend the camp and provide you with advice to be the best athlete possible.”
Mark Amirault – Xavarian Brothers HS (Westwood, Mass.)
“I have traveled the country attending camps and I find myself comparing them all to the best, The Running School. My teams have always found The Running School to provide the motivation, information and friendships that allow us to grow and excel during the long three season running campaign in the Northeast. We will continue to use The Running School as our springboard to success for years to come.”
Bart Sessa –Coach of Syosset HS– National 4 * 800 Champions (including Indoor USR in 4 * 800m.)
“I always love coming to camp. It is aptly titled 'The Running School' as you learn more about the sport than you thought you could.”
Tim Whitey – Montville Township HS (NJ)
“I learned a lot from TRS. The experience was great. The seminars, the college recruiting information, guest speakers and the Wharton stretch sessions were all beneficial to my experience. Thank you for a great week at The Running School”.
Danny McClimon – (PA)
“The Running School made running fun. I met girls from all over the Northeast”
Caitlin Lane – 2 x Footlocker Finalist
“I really enjoyed watching the kids come together over the course of the week… By the end of camp we were like a new family.”
Marc Genovese – Cardinal Spellman HS / Remington Flyers TC
“I enjoyed the experience of meeting new people that will hopefully be lifelong friends…It’s been one of the greatest experiences of my life and I hope to come back as a counselor for years to come.”
Amie Schumacher – 2 x New England Cross Country Champion
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE CAMP
Our camps are located in Swan Lake, New York -- less than a two-hour drive from the greater New York area. Campers living in the New York metropolitan area receive bus transportation to camp free of charge and out-of-towners will be picked up at metropolitan airports.
New York Families
Take the NYS Thruway to Exit 16 (Harriman); NY Route 17 west to Exit 104 (Raceway, Monticello), Follow Route 17B past the raceway for 7 miles to the traffic light in White Lake. Turn right at the light which is Route 55. Follow Route 55 north for 1 mile to the blinker light in Kauneonga Lake. Leave Route 55; go straight onto County Route 141. Follow signs to Horseshoe Lake. Travel about 3 1/2 miles to Silver Lake Road on the left. Look for Chipinaw sign on the telephone pole. Turn left and follow road to camp.
New England Families should pick up I-84 to Route 17 West; to Exit 104 (Raceway, Monticello), Follow Route 17B past the raceway for 7 miles to the traffic light in White Lake. Turn right at the light which is Route 55. Follow Route 55 north for 1 mile to the blinker light in Kauneonga Lake. Leave Route 55; go straight onto County Route 141. Follow signs to Horseshoe Lake. Travel about 3 1/2 miles to Silver Lake Road on the left. Look for Chipinaw sign on the telephone pole. Turn left and follow road to camp.
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BUS INFORMATION
Bart Sessa - [email protected] - (516) 429-7973
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CONTACT INFORMATION
and TUITION
AL BERKOWSKY - Director
Home: (631) 643-6696
Cell: (516) 971-2615
Fax: (631) 643-5080
e-mail: [email protected]
TUITION: Single camper rate (7 days) - $495
includes: Room and board, camp shirt, stretching rope and many
other giveaways.
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