Coaching Cross Country Successfully Book (Copyright 1998, 144 pages)

One look at Joe Newton's record and it's easy to see why he's achieved near-legendary status as a cross country coach. During 42 years at York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois, he has dominated like no other cross country coach ever has, leading his teams to 18 national titles and 19 state titles. At home, his squads have been nearly invincible, winning 98% of their meets. Now in Coaching Cross Country Successfully, Newton shares the secrets to his unmatched success. With this complete guide, you'll get a firsthand account of how to teach, train, and motivate like the master. You'll learn not only how Newton built his running dynasty but also how you can apply his principles of discipline, dedication, and teamwork to create your own winning cross country program. Combining straightforward instruction with dozens of personal anecdotes, Newton shows you how to: recruit athletes within your school, teach the basics of distance-running technique, develop winning race strategies, prepare for meets, and evaluate runners and your running program. You'll also find dozens of time-tested workouts and a copy of Newton's 12-week practice schedule for title-winning performance. In addition, Coaching Cross Country Successfully provides you with a look at Newton's mastery of the intangibles of running a cross country program. Learn how he uses his enthusiasm and communication skills to motivate his athletes and build support for his program within the school and community. Best of all, Newton tells you how to do these same things in your program. Coaching Cross Country Successfully is part of the Coaching Successfully series, a resource in the American Sport Education Program's SportCoach curriculum. About the Author Joe Newton is without question the most successful high school cross country coach in the United States. He started his scholastic coaching career in 1954 in Waterman, Illinois, before moving on three years later to York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois, where he's been ever since. In his 42 years at York, Newton has built a running dynasty. His boys' cross country teams have won an unprecedented 18 national championships, 19 state championships, and 113 conference titles. They have also won an impressive 98% of their home meets. Newton's coaching accomplishments have earned him a long list of awards and honors. He was named National High School Cross Country Coach of the Year by the National High School Coaches Association in 1975 and by the Nationa