Coaching Cross Country Successfully (Coaching Successfully)

Coaching Cross Country Successfully (Coaching Successfully)

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<DIV><P> In <I>Coaching Cross Country Successfully</I>, Pat Tyson shares his secrets to building one of today’s elite cross country programs. While there are many instruction books on running, only <I>Coaching Cross Country Successfully</I> provides a blueprint to building a successful team: </P><P> • Establishing and communicating a coaching philosophy </P><P> • Tailoring training to individual and team needs </P><P> • Teaching running techniques and improving performance </P><P> • Preparing for meets and competition </P><P> • Evaluating individual runners and your entire program </P><P> • Working with assistant coaches, volunteers, and the community </P><P> As one of the winningest cross country coaches in the United States, Pat Tyson developed his philosophies of training and competition by associating with legendary runners and coaches. He was a teammate and roommate of Steve Prefontaine while he was running at the University of Oregon for Coach Bill Bowerman. <I>Coaching Cross Country Successfully</I> draws on this breadth of experience, showing you how to inspire your athletes and create your own tradition of excellence. </P></DIV>