Coach Skool

Introducing Coach Skool: A Season-Long Community for Cross Country Coaches
Coaching cross country looks simple from the outside: write workouts, start the watch, send kids down the trail.
But coaches know the real job is much bigger.
You are planning training, recruiting runners, communicating with parents, organizing meets, teaching beginners, challenging experienced athletes, building culture, managing nerves, and trying to keep the whole season moving in the right direction.
That is why I am creating Coach Skool.

Coach Skool will be an online coaching community for high school and middle school cross country coaches, kicking off in June and running through November. Each month will include an online team meeting, short video lessons, downloadable PDFs, reflection questions, and practical tools coaches can use right away with their teams.
I will also be sharing lessons from my 30+ years of coaching experience at East Carolina University and D.H. Conley High School, including what I have learned about training, communication, team culture, athlete development, and building programs that kids want to be part of.

Spots will be limited so the group can have quality discussions, meaningful interaction, and practical conversations around the real challenges coaches are facing during the season.

The Problem Coach Skool Helps Solve
Most coaches do not need more random information.
They need timely support, clear systems, and practical ideas that fit the actual rhythm of the season.
Coach Skool is designed to help coaches feel more prepared, organized, and confident from summer training through the final meet.

What We’ll Cover
June: Summer Training
Building consistency, fitness, and buy-in before the season starts.
July: Communication and Organization
Creating better systems for athletes, parents, schedules, expectations, and team logistics.
August: Fall Training Plans
Planning the first part of the season without doing too much too soon.
September: Racing Skills
Teaching athletes how to pace, compete, manage nerves, and race with purpose.
October: Championship Preparation
Helping runners sharpen, taper, and trust their training when it matters most.
November: Season Reflection
Wrapping up the season, evaluating the program, celebrating growth, and preparing for next year.

Why It Matters
Coach Skool is not just about workouts.
It is about helping coaches build better programs.
Programs where athletes understand what they are doing. Where parents are informed. Where beginners feel welcome. Where experienced runners are challenged. Where the team culture is intentional instead of accidental.

The goal is simple:
Help coaches lead better, communicate better, train smarter, and build teams athletes want to be part of.

Join XC Coach Skool