Nike Cross Country Camp of Champions Stanford University Stanford, California
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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. Instruction is given by Stanford Coaches & Staff.
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
Highlights Include
- Back to back Track and Field & Cross Country Camps
- Specific training programs for all skill levels
- Nike Running Camp T-shirt
- Knowledgeable & inspiring guest speakers
Campers train at the Cobb Track and Angel Field as well as coreographed runs through the beautiful Stanford campus. Campers are also bused to nearby Huddart Park for longer distance runs. The forested slopes and steep cool canyons provide campers with a picturesque and challenging terrain to train. Campers are also welcomed to do the Stanford Track and Field Camp which runs July 7-11. Click Here for more information.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Edrick Floreal
Edrick Floreal was named Franklin P. Johnson Director of Track & Field and Cross Country during the fall of 2005. This year will mark his 14th season with Stanford and the sixth as director of track and field and cross country.
Read Full BioAs 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 Head Coach of the Olympic Team, 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.
Coach
Jason Dunn
Jason Dunn returns this year as the associate cross country and assistant track coach. Along with PattiSue Plummer, he will work with the distance and cross country runners under Coach Floreal's guidance.
Prior to Stanford, Dunn was the head cross country and assistant track and field coach at Virginia. Dunn coached teams to the NCAA Championships on eight occasions (four men, four women). He also led the 2005 and 2007 men's squads to ACC titles, and in 2005 saw both the men's and women's teams advance to the NCAA Championships, marking the first time in school history both qualified for the championships in the same season. For his efforts, Dunn was honored as the 2005 and 2007 ACC Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year.
PattiSue Plummer
PattiSue Plumer begins her first season coaching at Stanford. A two-time Olympian and one of Stanford's greatest distance runners, she returns as an assistant track and field and associate cross country coach.
Plumer, a nine-time All-American, and Coach Jason Dunn will work with the distance and cross country runners under Coach Floreal's guidance.
Known for her gritty running as much as her fast times, Plumer won two NCAA titles before embarking on a sterling post-collegiate career highlighted by a 1989 American record in the 5,000 meters and a fifth place in the 3,000 in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Most recently, Plumer coached cross country and track at nearby Los Altos (Calif.) High School for the past six years.
Coach
Kyle White
Kyle White is entering his third year as an assistant coach with Stanford. He works with the sprinters, short hurdlers, and high jumpers. White comes to Stanford from the University of Arkansas where he spent two years as an assistant coach under legendary Razorbacks head coach, John McDonnell.
White coached J-Mee Samuels to third place finishes in both the 60 and 200 meters at the NCAA Indoor Championships in 2008. Samuels finished the season ranked in the top-four in both events in Arkansas history. Under White's guidance Arkansas' 4x100-meter relay also qualified for the NCAA Championships in both 2007 and 2008.
In His first year at Stanford University, White coached Ryan Fisicaro to the indoor school record in the 60m., He also guided Zach Chandy and the men’s 4 x 100m Relay to the NCAA Regional Outdoor Championships.
White has worked with six athletes that competed in the Olympics and the World Championships. They include Americans Tyson Gay, Wallace Spearmon, Derrick Williams, Samuels, Canadian Jared Connaughton and Jamaican 2-time Olympic Gold-Medalist Veronica Campbell.
Coach
Toby Stevenson
Toby Stevenson enters his second season as an assistant coach for the pole vault and multi-events. Stevenson made his return to The Farm for the 2010 season as a former legend of the sport during his athletic career that included an NCAA title in the pole vault and Olympic Silver Medal for the United States at the 2004 Athens Games.
In his first season, Stevenson made an immediate impact, leading Katerina Stefanidi to a pair of All-America honors in the pole vault. The Cardinal sophomore tied for fourth at the NCAA Outdoor Championships and tied for fifth at the NCAA Indoor meet. In addition, she set new school records both indoors and outdoors of 14-1 ¼. Stevenson also helped Casey Roche on the men's side to a new career best of 17-3 that ranks third all-time at Stanford. In addition, Stevenson worked with a young multi-event group that showed promise, including Karynn Dunn scoring at the Pac-10 meet as a freshman.
As an athlete, Stevenson captured his NCAA title in Buffalo, N.Y. in 1998. Overall, he was a six-time All-American on The Farm, earning honors both indoors and outdoors in the pole vault from 1998-2000. Stevenson also remains the Stanford record holder in the pole vault with a mark of 18-9 ¼, which he established in 2000.
Stevenson went on to have a standout professional career, highlighted by an Olympic Silver Medal at the Athens Games in 2004. He has also been a World Championships participant and a former U.S. Champion.
Stevenson coached for two seasons at Stanford following his own collegiate career. He was an assistant coach for the pole vault and multi-events for the Cardinal in 2001 and 2002. During that time, he coached Kathleen Donoghue to back-to-back All-America honors in the pole vault. He is a 2000 graduate of Stanford.
Coach
Andrew Ninow
Andrew Ninow begins his third season as an assistant coach working with the throwers. Ninow made an immediate impact on The Farm, leading five throwers to the NCAA Outdoor Championships in just two seasons.
Last season, Ninow led Jaynie Goodbody to her third-straight trip to the NCAA meet in the hammer throw. She was also the Pac-10 Champion in the same event. During the indoor season, Carter Wells earned a MPSF title after winning the weight throw in dominating fashion.
Highlighting Ninow's impressive group in 2009 was Daniel Schaerer who won the Pac-10 title in the discus. Schaerer went on to the NCAA's where he earned his first All-America honor after placing third. Also advancing to the NCAA's for the men was Kyle Davis-Hammerquist in the hammer throw.
On the women's side, Ninow helped Michaela Wallerstedt earn a trip to the NCAA's in both the shot put and the discus. In addition, Goodbody made a repeat trip to the national meet in the hammer.
Before coming to Stanford, Ninow coached throwers at the University of San Francisco. At USF, Ninow coached the female javelin school record holder and conference champion. His male throwers scored a total of 32 points at the conference championships.
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.
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 Jason Dunn, who will offer a first hand look into the inner workings of one of the top programs in the nation.
To learn more about the Stanford Cross Country collegiate program, to visit their website, CLICK HERE!
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:00am Wake-up
- 8:00am Morning run
- 8:45am Stretch
- 9:00am Breakfast
- 10:30am Guest speaker
- 12:00pm Lunch/Free time
- 2:00pm Guest speaker/trivia/prizes
- 3:15pm Supplementary sessions: Pool/core strengthening/functional strength
- 3:45pm Pool/Secondary run
- 5:30pm Dinner
- 7:30pm Evening activities
- 10:15pm Campers in rooms/Lights out!
SESSION INFORMATION
CHECK IN: Registration for will be located at The Wilbur Dorms from 3:00 – 5:00 pm on Wednesday, July 11th. Campers and Staff will be staying Wilbur in the Arroyo and Sedro buildings.
CHECK OUT: Camp ends on Sunday, July 15th. Campers may be picked up at Wilbur between 8:30-9:30am.
HEALTH FORMS
All forms must be emailed, mailed or faxed to US Sports Camps
Fax: 415-479-6061 Attn: Danielle
Address: 750 Lindaro St. Suite 220
San Rafael, CA 94901
Email: running@ussportscamps.com
INSTRUCTION
Ratio: 1:10
Players Grouped by: ability, age and conditioning
Facility: Stanford track & campus. Campers also are bused to local national parks for trail running.
HOUSING
Dorm: Wilbur (Arroyo & Sedro buildings)
Campers Per Room: 2
Roommates: campers can request roommate – guaranteed if made 10 days prior to the start date of camp, pending available age and gender room assignments
Bathrooms: Shared
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: No
Key Deposit: $135 – Bring a check made out to US Sports
Spending Money: $40
Medical Facility: a certified trainer will be on staff at all times
TRAVEL
Closest Airport: San Jose Aiport (20 Min) or San Francisco International Aiport (40 min)
Transportation: NOT PROVIDED BY THE CAMP TO OR FROM ANY AIRPORTS. If your camper is flying to or from the San Jose Airport or San Francisco International Airport we recommend VIP Airport Shuttle 1-800-235-8847 or www.vipairportshuttle.com. Included in the registration packet is a travel form with more information on arrival and departure times.
Exceptional Training
"The Nike CC Camp of Champions upholds exceptional training led by some of the fastest runners in the country, while providing advice and the information necessary to prepare a high school runner for a career as a collegiate athlete at any level."
Amazing Experience!
"The camp was an amazing experience to meet other runners just like you from all over the country and world! I cant wait to participate in the camp again."
Inspiring!
"This camp gave me a future to look forward to and a staff of inspiring people to look up to. There really isn't an experience like this out there for people passionate about this sport."
High Quality
"These camps give athletes of all ability levels the chance to receive quality instruction from great runners and great coaches. Terrific week."
Great!
"Provide good informational lectures for runners. They also are a great way to meet new people from all over the world that share a passion for running."
Well Organized
"Everything was very well organized which allotted for the right amount of free time. The staff, particularly the student athletes, and coaches were very friendly which made me feel at home. Also, I really enjoyed the speeches by the coaches, olympians, nutritionist, admissions officers, etc because the topics were very relevant. The way groups were established based on fitness was similarly appreciated. The best part of the cross country camp however, was how we got to run off campus and see the area, especially having come from very far away."
Eye Opening
"As an incoming freshman, this camp really opened my son's eyes to the potential opportunities ahead of him. The exposure to high-level training is invaluable as he begins his high school years and the interaction with college athletes was truly inspiring. He loved every minute! Thank you so much - we'll be back next summer!"
Unforgettable
"Nike Cross Country Camp is a chance to meet people from all over the world who have a passion for running. You learn new drills, stretches, and you have a chance to ask the counselors, coaches, and guest speakers questions. This camp is so much fun and it leaves an impact on your life that you will never forget."
Great Coaching
"My daughter was inspired and educated during her 5 days at the Nike Cross Country Camp of Champions at Stanford University. I loved the integration of the coach and team members with the campers. They clearly communicated their performance evaluations, strategies for improvement and specific goals to my child during the camp. When my daughter came home, she said, 'I wish that I had started going 3 years ago.'"
Past Camper
Pushes Runners to the Next Level!
"Sets a high standard and pushes the runners to do things they weren't exactly sure they could before. Also has an excellent balance of activities and down time and keeps runners engaged and interested with a variety of activities."