California Coaches’ Alliance
2007 NorCal Cross Country Clinic

Saturday July 28, 2007
Canyon Middle School
19600 Cull Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552

Speakers:
* Al Berrin University of San Francisco
Al brings a coaching and teaching resumé that spans 4 decades and all levels of running. His recent coaching
stints include:
• Nike Farm Team (2004-06)
• St. Ignatius Prep (2003-06)
• South San Francisco High School (1994-2003)
• Skyline College (1991-94).

* Rich Parris Madera High School
Rich has orchestrated the Madera boys to 5 straight Central Section Division I boys titles. Rich is known for his enthusiastic and upbeat coaching style.

* Peter Brewer Castro Valley High School
Peter has been at the helm at Castro Valley for nearly 25 years, and has produced a consistent level of top finishes in the North Coast Section.

And featuring: The best damn clinic lunch in the universe -- it is to die for ! ! !

Clinic Schedule:

8:00 a.m. Registration and breakfast

9:00 a.m. Al Berrin
University of San Francisco
“4 Decades of Distance Training Philosophy in America”

10:15 a.m. Rich Parris
Madera High School
“The Madera Method”

11:30 a.m. Learn-By-Doing --
Al and Rich will demonstrate drills and auxiliary training using volunteer athletes

12:30 p.m. The best damn clinic lunch on the planet

1:30 p.m. Peter Brewer
“What Your Mother Never Told You About Coaching -- Hints and Tips for Survival for the High School Coach”

2:45 p.m Question and Answer --
Al and Rich will field questions from the audience

3:30 p.m. (or thereabouts)
Attendees are invited to repair to an off-campus location for additional socialization and good-will.

 

Directions to Canyon Middle School:

Going West on 580:
• Exit East Castro Valley
• West on Castro Valley Boulevard
• North (right) on Crow Canyon Road
• Left on Cull Canyon Road
• Right on Heyer to top of hill

Going East on 580
• Exit Redwood Road
• North (left) on Redwood
• Right on Castro Valley Road
• Left on Crow Canyon
• Left on Cull Canyon
• Right on Heyer to top of hill

Follow signs to parking lot.

The clinic will be held in the cafeteria, which is in the center of the campus.

See You There ! ! !

Clinic Cost: $35.00

This includes membership in the Coaches’ Alliance which also brings with it a $1 million personal liability insurance. ($85.00 buys membership for your entire staff).

Pay at the door.

RSVP to Peter Brewer
home: 925-945-8869
cell: 510-919-4769
e-mail: [email protected]

The good folks at VS Sports will have a booth with displays. Additionally, they are offering a sizable team discount for the season for all coaches in attendance.

 

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