| RUNNER’S WORKSHOP COACHES’ PACKET CONTENTS (This is a bit old/outdated but generally correct)
3. THE PROGRAM THE STAFF, COACHES TESTIMONIALS, AND 5. LOGISTICS/FACILITIES FUNDRAISER IDEAS
OVERVIEW RUNNER’S WORKSHOP "A RUNNING EXPERIENCE YOUR ATHLETES WON’T FORGET" RUNNER’S WORKSHOP was established in 1985 to provide high school athletes and coaches access to collegiate training and knowledge. Solid base training, along with instructional clinics gives the RUNNER’S WORKSHOP athlete a competitive edge in preparation for the upcoming season. Camp recreational opportunities, from wind surfing to volleyball, help build team unity, confidence, and spirit. The workshop employs certified paramedics, lifeguards, and cooks to insure a quality experience for all. RUNNER’S WORKSHOP employs a holistic approach to the science and sport of running. Athletes are immersed in the world of running for a solid week. They literally eat (after the 6:45 a.m. run) and sleep (after afternoon weights or swim workout) running. Double-day workouts and informational clinics, along with video analysis keep the athlete focused on their training. A collegiate athlete/counselor lives with each team of runners making sure they get the most out of their total running experience. RUNNER’S WORKSHOP offers an invaluable service to coaches as well as athletes. Coaches take part in the daily clinics and workouts. This is supplemented by informal evening "round tables" where coaches give and take ideas on their sport. In 2005, over 30 coaches took advantage of Runner’s Workshop camps. ALL NEW COACHES ATTEND FREE with 2 or more registered athletes. One returning coach attends free with each 7 runners. With 3 camps and dates to choose from, there is sure to be one to fit your training schedule. CAMP GOALS GOALS To increase the athlete’s knowledge about their
sport, through two-a-day instructional clinics covering
such topics as race techniques, nutrition, and injury
prevention. To provide two-a-day workouts. The morning workout is
a run tailored to the athlete’s current fitness
level. The afternoon workout can be a shorter specific
run, a weight or running circuit training session, or a
variety of swim workouts. To improve running technique through video analysis of
each athlete. To provide diverse recreational activities involving
all athletes, which promote team unity. To raise the athletes expectations by exposing them to
fine athletes and programs from throughout the west
coast. To provide athletes with a total running experience
that will allow them to gain self-confidence through
successful completion. To bond the whole team – freshman to senior - by partaking in the camp experience. THE PROGRAM
With a cry of "Rise and shine, it’s workout time" the athletes lace up their shoes for the morning workout. On the first day of camp, each athlete is evaluated to determine the proper grouping for each of the double-day workouts. Cross Training, an important element in the Workshop’s training regimen, helps athletes experience the advantages of weight circuit training and swim workouts. Along with the coaches, the runs are led by our standout collegiate staff of runners. Recent staff have included NCAA Champion’s Karen Hecox, and Olympic Silver Medalist Mebrahtom Keflezighi, plus State Champion’s such as Coley Candaele, and Kira Jorgenson. CLINICS Mental preparation, individual video analysis, hill techniques, and nutrition discussions are but a small sampling of clinic topics discussed twice a day. Let our coaches reinforce and supplement what you’ve been saying for years. Our collegiate coaches include: Steve Scott (US mile record holder and 3 X Olympian and Cal State San Marcos), Mark Conover (Olympic Trails Champion and Cal Poly SLO, Helen Lehman-Winters (University of San Francisco), Mike Erb (University of Redlands). We employ some of California’s foremost prep coaches including: Tim O'Rourke (Arroyo H.S.), Ken Reeves (Ventura H.S.), Randy Rossi (Irvine H.S.), Brent Thorne (Torrey Pines H.S.) and Jon and Sharon Zimmerman (Orange Lutheran H.S.). ATHLETES’ PANEL Julia Stamps, Ryan Hall, Kim Mortenson, and Coley Candaele. No, this is not the dream 4 x Mile co-ed relay (or is it?). These state champions are a few of the top collegiate athletes the workshop exposes to each athlete. Imagine sitting in a room watching a state meet video as the state champions describe their races, and then being able to ask each of them what was going on in their minds during the race. What was their mental set, what kind of training, what they ate . . . ? Now stop imagining it and make it reality by joining us this year. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Runner’s Workshop offers a unique recreational program designed specifically to build individual self-confidence and team unity. Each year hundreds of athletes experience new sports for the first time. With mastery of new sports, such as kayaking, volleyball, and skin diving, the athletes gain new confidence. Team unity is fostered through inter-camp evening tournaments in the more traditional sports like softball, basketball, and volleyball. Each day our "Camp Comps" provide a high-spirited team "cooperative" competition in assorted wacky events, such as the fruit pass, and clumps. Evening entertainment includes such events as campfires, a casino night, game and holiday nights, running movie, and an end of the week dance. Get a better feel for the camps at our web site www.runnersworkshop.com Logistics Daily Schedule: 6:30 a.m. Rise and shine 6:45 a.m. Stretching 7:00 a.m. Morning Workout 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 9:15 a.m. Morning Clinics 10:00 a.m. Morning Recreation 12:15 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Recreation 2:45p.m. Advanced Clinic (optional) 3:15p.m. Afternoon Active Clinic (4 way rotation - Aquajoggers, hill training, training games, race techniques) 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Tourneys 7:15 p.m. Camp Comps 8:00 p.m. Evening Program 9:45 p.m. Cabin Time 10:15 p.m. Lights Out FACILITIES
Alumni Coaches Testimonials Joe Kelly- Peninsula(CIF Champions) "A phenomenal opportunity for any individual or team to improve themselves around other quality runners. A chance to revitalize their own training while working with people who share the same goals." Randy Rossi- Irvine (State Champions) "Runner’s Workshop offers a superb running experience, every aspect of the camp is carefully designed to provide each athlete with vital running lessons both on the trails and in the seminars. My team now approaches running with new confidence and zeal." Jack Farrell- Thousand Oak (CIF Champions/Mt. SAC Record Holders) "The Runners Workshop staff is totally committed to creating a great camp experience for athletes and coaches alike. The energy level never seems to subside and the staff is continuously seeking to improve their already extra-ordinary camps. As a coach, I appreciate the expertise of the counselors , both in running and in recreation. My athletes are always in awe of the half-dozen former state champions who lead them from run to fun." Pam Thompson- Saugus High School (CIF 1997 Div.II Champions) "Runner’s Workshop afforded our team the time and opportunities to create fun, establish relationships , and plant the seeds for a successful season. During a hassle free week, my toughest decision was what to do first, snorkel or windsurf. A playful and talented collegiate staff , veteran coach es, and world –class runners, Ruth Wysocki and Steve Scott, combined to provide quality instruction, motivation and cherished memories. Why should I play chauffeur, coach, cook, disciplinarian, janitor, babysitter, entertainer, and mother when I can just play at Runners Workshop? Saugus Cross Country will be back"! 7. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Reservations: To make reservations, call RUNNER’S WORKSHOP at (562) 493-7545. A $75.00 per athlete non-refundable deposit is required to secure the reservation. DON’T DELAY. MAIL TO: RUNNER’S WORKSHOP, P.O. Box 5028, LOS ALAMITOS, CA. 90720. You can also register over the internet at www.runnersworkshop.com New Coaches attend camp FREE with 2 registered runners, 1-returning coach attends free with every 7 athletes. Additional coaches attend free for every additional 7 runners or prorated at 1/2 price for every runner over 7. Remember: the camps sell out early, so make your reservations today! ALUMNI TEAMS * Nordhoff * Irvine * Chadwick * Redlands * Terra Linda * Sultana * Buckley * Carlsbad * Buena * Cabrillo Lompoc * Harvard Westlake * Marshall * Ramona * Palm Springs * Torrey Pines * Oak Park + Newbury Park * Morro Bay * Northwood * Poway * Redlands * Belmont * Flintridge * Harbor * Laguna Beach * Leigh * Lick Wilmerdink * Novato * Oak Ridge * Reedley * San Marin * Scotts Valley * Peninsula * Dana Hills * La Jolla * Rim of the World * Thousand Oaks * Jesuit * Don Bosco * Los Alamitos * Royal * Torrey Pines * Arroyo Grande * Douglas (Nv.) * Lowell * Salpoint, Az. * Upland * Bend, Oregon * El Dorado * Mira Costa * San Dimas * Vacaville * Boise, Idaho * Elk City, Ok. * Moreau * San Marcos * Villa Park * Bonanza (Nv.) * Fountain Valley * Norte Vista * San Pasqual * Warren * Canyon (Ana.) * Elko, (Nv.) * Olathe East, Kansas * San Ramon * Westlake * Canyon (C.C.) * Hart * Orinda * Serra * Wood * Capo Valley * Head Royce * Our Lady Of Peace * Simi Valley * Yreka * Cathedral * Horizon * Palmdale * Sonora * SLO * Cheyenne (Nv.) * Coronado * Albany * St. Francis * Servite * Corona * Antioch * Rang, Co * Temecula * So. Torrance * Rosary * Green Valley * Pacifica * Fullerton * Saugus * Cerritos * Hillcrest * North Torrance * Reedley * Topeka * Dobson * Green River, Wy * Mt. Whitney * Rosary * Phoenix, Or. * Taft * Tahoma, Wa * Alameda * La Habra * Dobson, Az. * Green Valley, Nv. * Mountain Point, Az. * Blue Ridge, Az. * Alta Loma * Wichita Heights, Ka. * Weatherford, Ok. * Norman, Ok. * Kickapoo, Mo. * Saugus * Hoinsington, Ks. * Dickson, Ok * Casady, Ok. * Deer Valley, Ok. * Valley Christian * St. Bonaventure * Riverside Poly * Fountain Valley FUNDRAISING IDEAS Fund-Raising Ideas Here’s a list of the kinds of fundraisers your school or organization can do to raise money. Auctions- get businesses and others to donate new and used items, then recruit an auctioneer and then star the sale. Auction off needlecrafts, drawings, pictures, wood or metal projects. Carnivals-sponsor a carnival for kids and adults. Talent Show- round up student and staff talent and put together an evening of good entertainment. Sell ads in your program. Bingo-check the city and state laws to see if this activity is legal for your area. Cheerleading clinic- hire a professional group to do the teaching and sponsor a clinic where each participant pas for all clinic. Set up a refreshment area and sell food and drinks. Fashion show- contact a local clothing or department store and set up a style show or have your student body. Charge admission. Pizza party-contact a local pizza place, find some volunteers, then set up a pizza night. Sports tournament- sponsor a tournament for a particular athletic group and charge each school and entry fee, then sell food items the days of the tournament. Donations- make an appeal to businesses, parents, service club, etc. to help support your activities. Thons- students obtain sponsors for walking, bicycling, running, swimming; etc. sponsors pledge a certain amount of money based on student performance. Magazine sales-several publishing companies five a commission for each subscription sold. Book Fair- books can either be bought at discounted prices or donated and then sold at reasonable prices. Christmas greens- sell trees, wreaths, garlands or cards. Recipe books- collect recipes from parents, students, and staff. Compile these and put together a cookbook, which you’ll sell to interested people. Breakfast, dinners, and ice cream social- sponsor a breakfast, dinner, and desserts. Have local restaurants or organizations donates items. Have students and faculty to the food preparation. Then sell tickets for a nominal donation. Coupon books and gifts checks- use one of the CADA affiliates members who print coupons for local stores and restaurants. Also… Pennants Balloons Frisbees Bake sale Garage sale Flea Market Contests of all kinds can work as fundraisers. Money to keep people in or let them escape. Voting, guessing, excitement all help. A Few Fund-Raising Ideas: Pot luck dinner Dutch Action garage sale Mock weddings Pickle jars Newspaper drive Sell flowers deer hides hanger drive Legs Contest faculty behind chicken wire stick horse baseball Dime a dip dinner egg toss hash day Ethnic dinner sell pies hush day Stuffed animals sell confetti eggs battle of the bands A-thons (bowl,rock,think) pizza night singing-grams Faculty vs. students lea market leg/ arm contests Car raffle take over a restaurant rally for cars Sundae sale night time feature film Monte Carlo night Personalized big hats dancing girls in lunch-room fun night Seafood sale treasure hunt cruise-a-thon Breakfast with Santa scavenger hunt gangster day Teacher auction candy sale faculty vs. radio staff People power hours Halloween sale newspaper staff vs. Stu. Co. Turkey contest dinner served to community sports night Pocket calendar clubs family night Easter-a-grams people scavenger hunt stationery Skate -a-thon buy and raffle a car wreath sale Car smash yearbook delivered early city-wide scavenger hunt Family portraits yearbook signing party pancake breakfast Laugh-a-grams kissing booth sports entry fees Celebrity basketball hugging booth participation fees Raffle from donations class-faculty competition donkey basketball Surf contest basketball shoot ugly legs contest Light bulb sale Polaroid pics of celebrities food toss concerts Boxing night and your (cardboard coffee house Booth at county fair models) wash-a-plane Friendly balloons girl weight lifting hair-cut-a-thon Garter sale Easter baggies wash-a-dog 50/50 raffle junk car raffle homecoming carnival sponge throw hit tickets guys legs contest
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