Developing a Successful Cross Country Program

Developing a Successful Cross Country Program is a resource-packed, comprehensive handbook that touches on virtually every aspect of the sport. Chapters include defining your program, season checklist, periodization made easy, planning a practice, racing strategies and tactics, meet day considerations, and season-ending responsibilities. Also includes information on planning a home cross country meet, injuries and nutrition, as well as fundraising ideas.

Steve Telaneus is in his 19th year as head coach of Marcus High School (TX) cross country and track teams. His boys teams have won 16 straight championships (1987-2002), and his girls have won 10. The boys and girls teams have combined for 11 regional championships and 27 state appearances since 1989, finishing in the medals 10 times with three state championships. He’s been named Cross Country Coach of the Year seven times since 1992 and was named National Cross Country Coach of the Year in 2000. Steve was inducted into the National High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2004.

Stephenie Jordan is a former volleyball and track & field conference champion. She has coached volleyball, basketball, softball, and track at the camp, junior high, and high school levels. Stephenie has also authored and co-authored coaching books on volleyball, softball, and basketball.