Blue Water Area Cross Country Coaches Wanted for Season Preview

Are you a Blue Water Area cross country coach? We would love to have your input on the upcoming season and include you in both the written article and a mini-episode of the podcast! If you are interested in participating, here is the information:

1. Submit your season preview information for the written article on the Google Form linked here.

2. If you're also interested in joining me for a quick podcast episode to chat about your team and goals, you can book a slot on the calendar below from Aug. 1-15. All connections will take place via Zoom (audio only - no video), and a link will be sent to you once you've scheduled a date and time. You can view the interview questions that will be standard for each coach here (and listed below). The estimated time is 15-30 minutes for each episode.

Thank you for your willingness to shine a light on our incredible athletes and sport!

Once you book a time for your podcast, I will EMAIL you a ZOOM link to meet and record.

2026 XC Season Preview - Coaches’ Podcast Questions 

Introduce Yourself:

• Where do you coach, what is your role (boys, girls, co-ed, varsity, etc.), and how did you first get involved in the sport?

Summer Training & Preparation:

• Do you have a summer camp? If so, where is it?

• What do your summer training sessions generally look like? What is the primary focus for your team during these early weeks of practice before the meets begin?

• What do you think is one of the most important components of training or recovery that athletes often overlook during the summer months?

Season Outlook & Goals

• Who are some of your key returning runners that we should keep an eye on this year?

• Are there any incoming freshmen or newcomers to the team you feel will make contributions?

• What are the team's main goals when it comes to the season that you are focusing on?

Team Culture 

• What is a tradition or routine unique to your program?

• How do you encourage team camaraderie?

• What is the team's favorite course to run on during the season, and why?

• What is one piece of advice you’d give to a runner competing in their very first high school 5K?

Closer: If you could go for a run anywhere in the world with anyone (from the past or present, living or not), where are you going and who are you running with?