Stanford Camp Of Champions Cross Country -
Stanford,
CA
The NIKE Cross Country Camp at Stanford University is called the “Camp of Champions” for good reason - Stanford enjoys international recognition for its ability to turn talented young athletes into world-class runners. The Camp of Champions offers campers the rare opportunity to experience firsthand the life of a Stanford student-athlete.
The beautiful Stanford campus and hills surrounding the University offer cross country runners miles of challenging and pristine trails. During each run, the campers are placed in small compatible groups based fitness and ability. Each running group is assigned an experienced counselor, for specialized training and individual attention.
Edrick Floreal, the Franklin P. Johnson Director of Track & Field, welcomes all runners between the ages of 12 and 18 to the 2008 Stanford Cross Country Camp. As director of both the cross country and track & field programs, Floreal has coached school record holders, Pac 10 champions, NCAA All-Americans, NCAA champions and Olympic medalists. A two-time Olympian, five-time NCAA champion, and eight time All- American, Floreal oversees one of the finest cross country and track programs in the nation.
Floreal is proud to offer the 2008 camp with Stanford’s Assistant Men’s and Cross Country Coach David Vidal as the camp director. A former Stanford cross country and track standout, Vidal’s knowledge of Stanford and his passion for the program makes this year’s camp more exciting than ever. As assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the men’s and women’s distance program, Vidal helped guide Stanford to two national cross country championships and recruit one of the best recruiting classes in the nation.
Throughout the week, training and instruction are provided in breakout sessions taught by NIKE sponsored guest athletes and coaches. Topics include a variety of subjects related to college and elite distance running such as training, racing, motivation, nutrition, and team bonding. A representative from the Stanford admissions office attends one session dedicated to the college recruiting process, offering valuable advice to the attendees.
Special speakers include Stanford’s Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach Peter Tegen. Tegen is one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history. He has been named national coach of the year five times and won three national cross country titles in his first three years at Stanford. Tegen was named the Outstanding NCAA Division 1 Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Past 25 years by the U.S. Coaches Association. Tegen has coached more than 46 individual national champions, over 275 All-American performances and athletes to six different Olympic Games (1972, 1984, 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004).
Since 1996, the men and women of Stanford have been on the podium at the NCAA Division I Cross Country National Championship 19 times, including nine national team championships. Campers meet and learn from Stanford’s impressive coaching staff that consistently produces NCAA All-Americans, national champions and Olympians. The camp counselors include current and former Stanford distance athletes who work with campers in small groups and offer their advice on training and racing as elite student athletes.
New Team/Coach Offerings for the 2008 Stanford Cross Country Camp
Get better together! We encourage high school teams to attend as a group. Teammates train and are roomed together, creating a great opportunity for a unique team bonding experience.
If you are a high school coach interested in working the Stanford Cross Country Camp, please contact us directly for an application. (StanfordXCcamp08@gmail.com) Our diverse staff of high school and collegiate coaches work hard to maximize individual attention and instruction. Be part of this talented group of coaches.
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