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Cross Country 2023
Cross Country Coaches
Mario Castill-Urbina [email protected] 3rd year coach
Tracy Wilson [email protected] 2nd year coach
Kim Tjenalooi [email protected] 3rd year strength coach
Mario Castill-Urbina [email protected] 3rd year coach
Tracy Wilson [email protected] 2nd year coach
Kim Tjenalooi [email protected] 3rd year strength coach
Interested Athletes:
Students interested in joining the 2023 Cross Country Team please fill out form:
https://forms.gle/rqswes7VjAgxTctWA
Taft Cross Country information day May 30, 2023
Taft Cross Country Tryouts for current Taft students Jun 2, 2023
Incoming freshman tryouts:
In order to make the team, incoming freshmen and students who attended tryouts in the spring must be present for summer training. Consistent training over the summer shows dedication and commitment to the program.
Tryouts will be offered in the fall: Athletes who do not show up to summer training will have a harder time making the team over those that do.
In order to make the team, incoming freshmen and students who attended tryouts in the spring must be present for summer training. Consistent training over the summer shows dedication and commitment to the program.
Tryouts will be offered in the fall: Athletes who do not show up to summer training will have a harder time making the team over those that do.
Complete the Paperwork in order to practice and compete:
Athletic Packet PDF.pdf
Physical paperwork English_Spanish_pdf.pdf
Athletic Packet PDF.pdf
Physical paperwork English_Spanish_pdf.pdf
About Taft Cross Country
Taft Cross Country takes part in the Fall Semester. The team competes in 3 mile courses, and most of the races are down the street at Pierce College which is a convenient training location for the team. Athletes start with base training (starting from running 4-8 miles and capping miles from 10-14 a day) from June-August. September-November is competition season, where we lower the mileage and pick up the speed.
During the summer, we encourage athletes to meet up for team practices 3-4 days a week in June and 5-6 days in July. Practices take place in the morning to beat the heat and meetups range all around local parks and trails. New athletes who have shown consistent running and are capable of keeping up with the team will be invited to our training camp at Mammoth Lakes in late July
During the summer, we encourage athletes to meet up for team practices 3-4 days a week in June and 5-6 days in July. Practices take place in the morning to beat the heat and meetups range all around local parks and trails. New athletes who have shown consistent running and are capable of keeping up with the team will be invited to our training camp at Mammoth Lakes in late July
During the school term, student athletes practice during 6th period and continue on until 5:15pm. Athletes continue to train 5-6 days a week. In the case of any restricting weather conditions of extreme heat above 104 degrees and lighting conditions nearby, the team attempts to reschedule to morning practices (6am) or indoor training.
Taft Cross Country Expectations
Complete training for cross country involves running, weight lifting, plyometrics, yoga, and visualization. This program strives to develop the athletes’ bodies as well as their minds. We encourage athletes to take pride in the term “student athlete”. The team is highly acknowledged for having the highest collective GPA while competing in the Division 1 level.
Complete training for cross country involves running, weight lifting, plyometrics, yoga, and visualization. This program strives to develop the athletes’ bodies as well as their minds. We encourage athletes to take pride in the term “student athlete”. The team is highly acknowledged for having the highest collective GPA while competing in the Division 1 level.
Student athletes please join the Remind app for all communication needs
https://www.remind.com/join/thsxc23
Student Athletes join the strava club app (communicate with coaches first)
https://www.strava.com/clubs/TAFTXCTF
https://www.remind.com/join/thsxc23
Student Athletes join the strava club app (communicate with coaches first)
https://www.strava.com/clubs/TAFTXCTF
Recent Taft Toreadors Accolades
2021 Boys and Girls Div 1 LA City Section 7th place
2022 Boys and Girls Div 1 LA City Section 5th place
2022 Liz Sanchez 10th overall at LA City Section and trip to CA state Championships
2021 Boys and Girls Div 1 LA City Section 7th place
2022 Boys and Girls Div 1 LA City Section 5th place
2022 Liz Sanchez 10th overall at LA City Section and trip to CA state Championships
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