Cross Country

Cross Country is a rewarding sport for all fitness levels. Our program takes kids at their current level and provides them the discipline and practice they need to improve. Middle school runners generally compete on a 2-mile grass course during the late summer and early fall. Our practice season begins in the spring preparing us for the fall running season. Our philosophy is similar to that of Dick Gould, Stanford Tennis coach: 1. Stress improvement, not perfection (or winning). 2. Don't take yourself too seriously; laugh at yourself and have fun. 3. Set attainable goals; reach them and then set higher ones. 4. Be positive, walk tall, smile often, don't complain or procrastinate. 5. Prepare purposely, but don't overtrain. 6. Remember- Sports is a game and meant to be enjoyable. "I run because it's my passion and not just a sport. Every time I walk out the door, I know why I'm going where I'm going and I'm already focused on that special place where I find my peace and solitude. Running, to me, is more than just a physical exercise... it's a consistent reward for victory!" -Sasha Azevedo