The coaches training aids page is designed to give new and experienced coaches resources to start and grow their programs. These training resources are simple, yet effective, models to work with while emphasizing the importance of helping children become lifelong runners and develop healthy lifestyle choices to carry with them throughout adulthood.

• What is Cross Country running?
• Why you should run cross country?
• Dynamic Flexibility and Drills PDF – Simple Dynamic Stretching Routine – Simple Static stretching Routine
• Dynamic Flexibility and Drills PDF – Simple Dynamic Stretching Routine – Simple Static stretching Routine

• KYA 8 Week Sample Training Plan for Elementary School Cross Country
• KYA 8 Week Sample Training Plan for Middle School Cross Country
• Coach Marty Sonnenfeldt’s long term approach to coaching youth distance running
• Excellent Read from Legendary Youth Coach Dean Hebert
• Recommended Training Paces (provided by the Jack Daniels RunSmart Project)
• Dathan Ritzenhein Video on Flexibility Drills
• Dathan Ritzenhein Video on Form  Drills

Sample Training Guides from the New York Road Runners Club

• Intro to track, running form
• Dynamic Stretching (done pre workout) & Static Stretching (done post workout)
• Strength Training
• Aerobic Training