Time to Think Cross Country ... Clinic

The transition between the end of the high school track season and the start of preparations for cross country comes quickly for a high school coaches. Exhibit A: the recent annoucement that the Minnesota Cross Country Coaches' Clinic is scheduled for July 19 at Champlin Park High School.

Former University of Minnesota assistant coach Kirk Elias and the UW -Eau Claire coaching team of Dan and Marcie Schwamberger headline the event. The day also includes a coaches' round-table discussion moderated by Minnesota High School Coaches' Association president Chris Frye and the induction presentation for the Association's Hall of Fame.

Find details on the clinic HERE and HERE.

Read more about Elias, who is currently the cross country coach at the University of Nevada, HERE.

Learn more about Dan Schwamberger, a former Mankato Loyola star, HERE.