No Excuses. No Regrets.

About the Book

Cross Country provides young people with the opportunity to develop healthy habits, positive self-esteem, and self-discipline for life. This book takes a coach's view of the sport of Cross Country. It provides a foundation for the sport and for coaching and gives a wealth of information essential for coaches and runners. The book also chronicles the five year development of a team from a group of young students to a successful team of excellent athletes. Follow the story of the Brown School Cross Country runners as Coach Slider builds the team over five years.

About the Author

Dr. John Wesley Slider is in his seventh year of coaching Cross Country. He has coached several other sports including Track, Swimming, Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball. He has coached All-County, All-State, and All-American High School runners. John lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife, Lillian. Their daughter, Heather, and son, William, both competed in college athletics.