Nike Rising Stars Cross Country Camp Hillsdale College Hillsdale, Michigan
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Nike Running Camps help runners become better, faster and smarter athletes. At Hillsdale College we provide an educational and inspirational experience for runners ages 12-18.
Each camper will be exposed to state-of-the-art training, as our knowledgeable staff uses a combination of drills, demonstrations and training theory to enhance their performance. Flexibility and weight training sessions provide a comprehensive package of the latest methods necessary to improve.
Highlights Include
- Video analysis for form critique
- Nike Running Camp T-Shirt
- Nike Running Certificate
- Top-notch instruction from college coaches
- 10:1 Camper to Staff ratio
Off-campus, campers will have access to trail running that is less than a ½ mile from campus. And, when on-campus, they will train at one of two Olympic-Caliber facilities. Indoors, they will train at the Biermann Center- which boasts the World’s Widest Indoor 200m Track, and the same Mondo surface that was used in the 2012 London Olympic Games. Outdoors, they will train at the Herrick Track, which features the same Mondo surface that was used in the 2000 Sydney/2004 Athens Olympic Games.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Andy Towne
Andy Towne is in his 2nd season at the helm of the Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country program at Hillsdale College. His initial season was a productive one, as the Chargers recorded program-best finishes at the NCAA Championships (Indoor-5th, Outdoor-16th).
Towne primarily works with the Sprints, Hurdles, Relays, Horizantal Jumps, and holds USATF Level II Certifications in each event.
Prior to Hillsdale, Towne enjoyed a successful two-year stint as an Assistant Coach at Miami University in Ohio (Div. I), where he coached three MAC Champions in his final campaign (100m Hurdles, High Jump, Triple Jump).
Assistant Coach
RP White
RP White is in his 2nd season as an Assistant Track & Field and Cross Country Coach for the Chargers. White primarily works with the Long Distance events.
Prior to his arrival to Hillsdale, White enjoyed a productive career at Eastern Michigan University, where he specialized in the 5k/10k. And, post-collegiately, he has made the move to Marathons, going undefeated in his first two marathons.
Camp Code: RNXRHC
Sample Daily Schedule
- 8:00am Wake up
- 8:30am Breakfast
- 9:30am Morning Training Session
- 12:00pm Lunch
- 2:00pm Lecture
- 3:00pm Afternoon training session
- 5:00pm Dinner
- 7:00pm Group Activity
SESSION INFORMATION
Check-in: Tuesday, July 16th between 10:00-12:00 p.m.
Check-out: Friday, July 19th at 12:00 p.m. from the dorms
INSTRUCTION
Ratio: 1:10
Players Grouped by: age, ability and event
Evaluation: by coaching staff
Facility:
HOUSING
Dorm:
Campers Per Room: 1-2
Roommates: guaranteed if requested 14 days prior to camp and within limits of the room.
Bathrooms: on every floor
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: no, fan recommended
Key Deposit: $25 – check made out to US Sports
Spending Money: $45
Medical Facility: an athletic trainer is on-site
TRAVEL
Closest Airport: Capital Region International Airport- Lansing, MI
Transportation: Not provided.
This is a first year Nike camp