The Art of Coaching High School Cross Country
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.85 (896 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0741471507 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 124 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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His girls team was State Runner-up in 1993 and his 1994 boys team finished fourth in the State. His teams won numerous Conference, Sectional, Regional, and Semi-State titles. In Indiana, a state which has no class system for high school cross country, Coach Willems built a program which became one of the best. . His girls had a 10-year regular season winning streak of over 130 dual or tria
Coaching high school cross country is more than just teaching young people to run fast. Willems illustrates these things through anecdotes about colleagues, athletes, and competitions. At its best it is an art form.. Coach Willems emphasizes the human interaction that shaped the development of this highly successful program as he describes the fundamentals of his coaching, the organization of his program, the training, the traditions, and more. However, it is not simply a manual of workouts and training methods. THE ART OF COACHING HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY was written to help coaches
Wanda Willems said Useful coaching techniques. This experienced and highly successful coach outlines the nitty-gritty of team practice organization, dealing with parents, handouts for runners and parents, meet preparation, and even how meets are scored. Of even more value, he explores the psychology and motivations of high school runners. How to get the best from the many and varied talent levels of high school student athletes is a huge part of this book and makes it a great read for any cross country coach.. Daniel Swiriduk said Excellent book for anyone that coaches ANY sport!. A very informative yet entertaining book from someone that knows high school cross country. It's a short, very easy book to read that can be used as a refresher each year before the season starts for athletes, coaches, and parents. This book is not just for the cross country coach. There are many good tips on coaching in general that can be used regardless of your sport.. Kristine Hamilton said Great Book!. This book was written by someone experienced in coaching and who loves the sport. It is full of useful tips and stories! I will definitely refer back to this book in years to come.
His teams won numerous Conference, Sectional, Regional, and Semi-State titles. Willems won numerous Coach of the Year awards and was inducted into the Elkhart County Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004. His girls team was State Runner-up in 1993 and his 1994 boys team finished fourth in the State. His girls had a 10-year regular season winning streak of over 130 dual or triangular meets and were the winners of five consecutive Semi-State Meets. About the Author In Indiana, a state which has no class sys