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Should Relays Count Double?

John Brumund-Smith June 7, 2016Coaching Blogs, Illinois HS Cross Country, Illinois HS Track & Field, Opinion 24 Comments

Track & Field is often described as an individual sport with a team aspect. The objectivity of our sport is one of its greatest aspects. …

Hunches About Weight Lifting – Based on a Small Sample Size

John Brumund-Smith May 24, 2016Coaching Blogs, Illinois HS Cross Country, Opinion 1 Comment

There will be no real “science” in this article, mainly hunches. The sample size is small, just the five years I have been the Head …

New Year Resolutions for High School Track Coaches

John Brumund-Smith December 31, 2015Coaching Blogs, Illinois HS Cross Country, Illinois HS Track & Field, Illinois Middle School XC/Track, Opinion 3 Comments

The New Year is tonight, of course, which means the gyms will be ridiculously packed for the next two weeks and then return to normal …

• To promote interest, enthusiasm, and improvement in track and cross-country in Illinois.

• To provide education and opportunity for involvement for every coach in our association by methodology. We also strive to bring in outstanding coaches and athletes from the college ranks.

• To promote, publicize, and recognize achievement of our athletes and coaches.

• To request the feelings of schools, coaches, and athletes of Illinois on rule changes, administration of track and cross-country meets to the IHSA. We strive to provide a voice representing the needs and interests of Illinois in any decisions regarding track and cross-country in the state of Illinois.

• To work with and generally support the Illinois High School Association.