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WE WILL NOT BE HOSTING A NIKE XC CAMP AT UC SANTA CRUZ IN 2023

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WE WILL NOT BE HOSTING THE NIKE XC CAMP UC SANTA CRUZ IN 2023.

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The Nike Cross Country Camp at the University of California, Santa Cruz gives middle and high school XC runners the chance to learn and run in one of the finest and most picturesque training environments on the West Coast.

UPDATE 04/26/22: Per UC Santa Cruz policies, all campers are required to 1) show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination; or 2) have proof and show an approved medical exemption. If exempt, the camper must show a negative Covid-19 test result from an at-home rapid test or a PCR test from a facility, taken within 48-hours prior to arrival. Unvaccinated participants who do not have a medical exemption are not allowed. All campus visitors regardless of vaccination status are required to complete a UCSC COVID Clearance Survey and show proof of securing clearance prior to entering UCSC facilities.

Highlights Include

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Training by top-notch college coaches
Trail & beach running
For boys and girls ages 12-17
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Director David Klech

In summer 2017, David Klech was promoted to head coach of the UC Santa Cruz track & field and cross country teams after serving for a season as an assistant coach. David has been involved in a championship college program both as an athlete and a coach.
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A native of San Ramon, Coach Klech was the California Gatorade State Track and Field High School Athlete of the Year in 2005 and 2006 and was National Athlete of the Year in 2006. An AA two-time California State champion in the intermediate hurdles, Klech won a silver medal at the World Youth championships in the 400m hurdles and was a finalist in the long jump. At the University of Oregon, he was a two-time All-American in the decathlon before graduating in 2010 with a major in Psychology and minor in Business Administration. He also earned a Master’s Degree in 2011 In Psychology Research while becoming an NCAA Division 1 First Team Academic All-American. His competitive experience at Pac-12 powerhouse Oregon gave him great insight into the impact that coaching philosophy can have on a program and the student-athletes within it.
After graduation, he spent three years as an assistant for the Ducks. Coach Klech worked with the vertical jumpers, hurdlers, and multi-eventers. In his time there, he helped the Women of Oregon win the 2012 and 2013 NCAA Division 1 Indoor National titles. He was also played a part of four conference championships. He was instrumental in the development of three-time Pac 12 champion Dakotah Keys in the Decathlon. While working with the Ducks, Coach Klech earned a second Master’s degree in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Academic Success factor for student-athletes as well as earning the runner-up finish at the 2012 USATF Indoor Championships in the Heptathlon. He spent the previous three years coaching at Acalanes High School, in Contra Costa County, where he guided the program to a number of league championships and state qualifiers. He has also worked with masters’ athlete Joy Upshaw, helping coach her to a Masters Age Group World Record in the 60m Hurdles.
His experience as a decathlete and certifications as a USATF Level 2 multi-events coach and USTFCCCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist have given him a broad scope of technical knowledge to impact athletes in all event groups.

Nike Cross Country Camp at UC Santa Cruz is open to any ability level, from beginners to state champion runners. The only requirement is the desire to run, have fun, and be the best you can be!

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2024 SESSION INFORMATION

Camp Dates: 2024 Dates Coming Soon. Join Priority List!

Check-in: Registration for all campers is between 10:00am-11:00am at the residence hall.

Check-out: Check out for all campers at 2:00pm-3:00pm. Lunch is the last meal.

What's included in the fee?

Professional coaching and instruction, all meals, on-campus housing, supervision and evening activities.

Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.

The Workouts

Morning practices are the more challenging workouts of the day, and focus on the actual running. Our coaches explain to the athletes the benefits of each workout, and how they build to maximize your potential. The workouts do not take the place of your high school or club program, but instead should raise your awareness of what it means to be a “complete runner.”

The afternoon practices are “active clinics.” In the afternoon, we teach race strategies, proper form drills, warm-up & warm-down routines, strength training, and plyometrics.

Leaving our camp, the athletes have a full understanding of the importance of all aspects of training. You train in a beautiful, highly motivational environment with great coaches, collegiate runners as counselors, surrounded by great peer runners.

The Clinics

Each day you attend two running clinics covering a variety of topics that both educate and motivate you to take your running to the next level. You learn the fundamentals of proper distance running training, including the importance of proper nutrition, visualization techniques, goal setting, race techniques, flexibility, and recovery. NCAA collegiate coaches discuss what it takes to put together championship teams, and how you can use these same ideas to improve your team back home.

INSTRUCTION

Runners are grouped by XC experience, weekly mileage, and current camp fitness level.

HOUSING

Campus Dorms
Campers Per Room: 2
Roommates: if you have a roommate request, and have not already given it to us, please do so no later than 14 days before the start of camp. After that, the request cannot be guaranteed.
Bathrooms: on every floor
Linens: not provided
Air Conditioning: no, fan recommended
Key Deposit: UC Santa Cruz requires a room key deposit of $75, and a separate $10 meal card deposit. Please bring two checks payable to "US Sports Camp" for those amounts. We hold checks until the key is returned on the last day, at which time the checks are returned.
Spending Money: $40, please do NOT bring a pre-written check. There is a small camp store with snacks, drinks and Santa Cruz apparel for sale.
Medical Facility: A certified athletic trainer is on-site and a doctor is on-call for emergencies

TRAVEL

Airport: San Jose Mineta (SJC) Airport
Transportation: not provided

Sample Daily Schedule

7:00am Wake up & breakfast
8:30am Morning clinic
9:30am Morning practice
10:30am Open recreation
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Open recreation
3:00pm Afternoon practice
4:30pm Advanced clinic
5:30pm Dinner
6:30pm Camp games
8:00pm Evening program
9:00pm Departure - Extended Day Campers
9:30pm Bed Check
10:00pm Lights Out

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UC Santa Cruz is located just 35 miles from San Jose, on a beautiful coastal campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and surrounded by gorgeous views and towering redwoods.

Campers stay and eat on campus at UCSC facilities. Runs take place on campus, utilizing some of the over 20 miles of off-road trails, or just five minutes from campus at the beach! Our camp is designed to teach you the fundamentals of cross country, and prepare you for your upcoming fall season. The emphasis is to provide a fun-filled week of learning and training.

How and when will I receive my Information packet with important camp details?

Well before the start of your camp (at least 3 weeks), you will receive a Information Packet which will include all the important details about camp: directions to camp, when to arrive, what to pack/ bring, camp address, key camp phone numbers, and the Medical/ Release form, etc.

Does the Health & Release Form need to be signed by a doctor?

Our Health & Release Form does not require a doctor’s signature. This form is required to be filled out accurately, signed by the parent (guardian), and and submitted online before the first day of camp.

Can you accommodate special dietary needs?

Campers dine in the school cafeteria which offers a variety of different meal options that are sure to accommodate most campers’ dietary needs. In the case that a camper possesses extreme dietary restrictions, please reach out to school’s Dining Services to make the proper accommodations.

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Are the campers supervised throughout the camp?

Yes, campers are supervised by the coaches and staff. Staff members reside in the same dorms as the campers and provide supervision during instruction, dining times, evening activities, and in the dorm.

All staff members complete criminal and sex offender background checks before working the camp.

How many campers are placed in a dorm and do you accommodate roommate requests?

When you register for the camp, you have an option to submit a roommate request. If you would like to add a roommate request after registering for a camp, please feel free to give us a call or send us an email.

We accommodate all roommate requests, made before 2 weeks before the start of camp. Campers who do not submit a roommate request will be placed in a dorm with other runners, similar age and same gender.

Can I come to camp alone or do I have to be a member of a team?

We welcome individual campers and teams. If you come to camp by yourself, we place you in a dorm room with another single camper, similar in age. It's a great place to meet new friends who share your enthusiasm for the sport and to have FUN!

Overall Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars

- 5/5.
Instructors took time out to demonstrate the drills

Focusing on the details that aren't usually gone over in practice

— Parent of Attendee from a Similar Camp in 2022

SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!

Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.

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