Amateur Athletic Foundation's
Cross-Country Coaching Clinic

        The Summer Dead Period will be over next week and it will be time to dive into cross-country head first, and what better way to start than with a great coaching clinic featuring an unbelievable line-up of championship coaches who will be focusing not only on their training philosophies but also on all the ancillary training and coaching they do that have raised their teams to the highest levels.

Look at this line up of presenters!

Don Salyers: Don Lugo HS-2003 State DI Boys Champions
Bill Tokar: Ventura HS-2003 State DI Girls Champions
Tim McIntosh: St. John Bosco HS-2003 State DII Boys Champions
Kevin Smith: Oak Park HS-2003 State DIV Girls Champions
John Rouse: Maranatha HS-2003 State DV Boys Champions
Bill Sumner: Corona Del Mar HS-Former State XC Champions
Ken Reeves: Formerly Nordhoff HS-11 Times State XC Champions
Jon Zimmerman: Orange Lutheran HS-Many Times State XC Finalists
Michelle Buchiccio: Formerly San Gabriel HS-"Best Clinician You Have Ever Heard"
Tim O'Rourke: Formerly Arroyo HS-Two Times State Champions

       How about Salyers of Don Lugo not only outlining the exact training schedule his team followed from June to the state title in 2003 but also going over in detail his impressive program of drills, plyometrics and strength training.

       Not sure how to teach plyos? Well, how about the best clinician you have ever heard, Michelle Buchiccio, presenting both a beginning and advanced session on plyos and drills.

       How about Tim McIntosh outlining the impressive run his St. John Bosco team went on last year that led the school to a state title and has set them on course to be the early favorite to win again in 2004.

       How about Bill Sumner outlining how he teaches, prepares and then watches his teams flawlessly execute brilliant race strategies that have firmly placed Corona Del Mar as a high school distance powerhouse for years.

       How about John Rouse, who has been a force at Division 5 powerhouse Maranatha for decades, leading his squad to an impressive championship performance in last year's state meet. John will specifically be tackling the unique challenges that face division 4 and 5 schools and their coaches.

       How about Kevin Smith showing how to incorporate fun runs and special team workouts into your overall training plan-must work pretty well at Oak Park-three out of four boys and girls state titles in the past two years.

       How about Ken Reeves and Bill Tokar showing you how they use pool workouts to keep their athletes fresh and strong for the end of the season-it's worked for 12 state titles between them.

       How about strength training for all your athletes--even when the weight room is being used by the minor fall sport of football-Jon Zimmerman will outline his strength program.

       New coaches don't be intimidated either! There will be a full program designed specifically just for you! Along with these great advanced sessions, the full AAF Level 1 beginning level program will be offered. This Beginning Level program, which has been recognized nationally as one of, if not the, finest of its kind, takes the beginning coach and gives you in one day the tools you need to become a solid cross country coach.

        And, finally, don't discount the time you will be able to spend before and after each session, at lunch, and after the clinic, talking one on one or in small groups with all of these great coaches-it will make for a great day!

        This great AAF Cross Country coaches clinic will be offered on Saturday, July 10, at Mt. SAC College, and it is not only free for all coaches and interested adults who would like to attend but if you pre-register by July 9, you will receive a free gift just for attending from Venue/SpringCo Sports.

        You can pre-register at the AAF web site: www.aafla.org select "Coaching Education" and then "AAF Coaching Clincs"

        Clinic Registration will begin at 7:30 AM and you may still register at the door on Saturday, July 10. The first session will begin at 8:30 AM. All sessions will be held in the Student Life Building (Building 9C) on the main part of the Mt. SAC campus.

        Please park in Student Parking Lot D-Student Parking Lot D is located just off Temple Ave. (Temple Ave is the main street that runs between the campus and track stadium) Off of Temple Ave. turn north into the campus on Mt. SAC Way-Parking Lot D will be on your right. Park anywhere in Parking Lot D-there are no parking permits required on Saturdays. Walk north into the campus and follow the AAF Clinic signs to the Student Life Building.

        There will be two full tracks offered featuring at least one presentation from each track being offered at every session during the day.

        Track 1:Beginning Track. This track is designed for the beginning or inexperienced coach. It is recommended for coaches with five years or less of experience. Topics include the basic physiology of training a high school distance runner, how to construct a season long training plan, how to recruit and build your team, and all the things you need to know as a head coach to stay one step ahead of the CIF, your AD, and the principal.

        Track 2: Advanced Track: This track is designed for the experienced coach who understands the basic physiology of training distance runners and who already has organizational and recruiting skills. Speakers will be presenting sessions that are specific and assume a common level of knowledge. There will be two options in the Advanced Track offered each session.

Clinic Schedule:
Track 2-Advanced Track
8:40 - 9:40
Developing and Implementing Effective Cross Country Race Strategies-Part I - Bill Sumner
Or
Defining Success: Developing a Successful Cross Country Program in a Small School - John Rouse

9:50 - 10:50
Developing and Implementing Effective Cross Country Race Strategies-Part II - Bill Sumner
Or
Pool Workouts-When, How and How Much - Reeves/Tokar

11:00 - 12:00
Don Lugo's 24 Week Plan-From June to State Meet Champions - Don Salyers
Or
Coaching the Overachieving/Overbooked Athlete - John Rouse

12:00 - 1:00---Lunch

1:00 - 2:00
How to Teach Advanced Plyometrics and Drills to Cross Country Runners - Michelle Buchiccio
OR
St. John Bosco Distance Training Philosophy - Tim McIntosh

2:10 - 3:10
Developing Core Strength in Distance Runners: Plyos, Bleachers, Chair Resistance and More - Don Salyers
Or
St. John Bosco Distance Training Specifics - Tim McIntosh

3:20- 4:20
Strength Training Without A Weight Room - Jon Zimmerman
Or
How to Incorporate Fun and Team Runs Into Your Training Plan - Kevin Smith

4:20-Distribution on clinic certificate and free AAF Cross Country Coaching Manual

Track 1-Beginning
8:40 - 9:40---101 Specific Tips for Building and Maintaining A Successful Cross Country Program
9:50 - 10:50--Basic Principles of Warm-up & Cool Down-Including Specific Stretches and Drills
11:00 - 12:00---Basic Physiological Principles of Training The High School Distance Runner
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch Own
1:00 - 2:00---Rules, Dates, Signatures, Forms: Staying One Step Ahead Of Your AD, Principal & the CIF
2:10 - 3:10---How To Construct A Season Long Training Plan
3:20 - 4:20----Constructing "Your" Season Long Training Plan
4:20-Distribution on clinic certificate and free AAF Cross Country Coaching Manual

If you have any questions, please e-mail Tim O'Rourke at [email protected] or phone 626-890-1192.