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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]West Springfield has an excellent coach too- three girls in top 10 and they all have made improvements over the years.

I wish our school had a decent coach- not even looking for excellent, just decent who actually coaches. [/quote]

Sadly most ADs have no clue in what to look for in a XC coach.  They are literally hiring warm bodies at this point.[/quote]

This is why high school sports is getting less relevant. Almost all the other sports (football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, field hockey, etc. etc.) have numerous travel club options that in many cases compete at a higher level than high school. Some complain that these sports are pay to play, but honestly, you get what you pay for! If you have a bad coach or team at a club, you can leave for a better one that fits your child. No such option exists in high school which is why in less than 10 year high school sports will be completely obsolete.

The problem with cross country is that there is not a "club/travel" option for that sport (at least as far as I know). Even Track and Field is starting to get that option. The St. James has amazing training for sprinters, hurdlers, and jumpers that surpass most schools and more options are popping up. Thus, some of the best athletes in that sport opt for them. This will only continue to grow. Cross Country needs to get on board, otherwise your child's high school years are predetermined by where you live.

If there are any good cross country or distance running programs for high school level children out there please feel free to post it here.  This is the only one I know of in our area.

https://sevenlocksrunningclub.com/[/quote]

I agree that club TF and XC will soon become the desired destination for serious runners.  Didn’t the South County coach start a program at the St. James after winning multiple state championships?  SLHS coach should also start a private running club.  They can literally make 10 fold in one season alone.  I know many great runners who would flock to a good distance program over their mediocre high school programs. [/quote]

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