About the course
Cross Country is a demanding sport requiring great fitness, endurance and a driving desire to compete. It is also a team sport that is won or lost by individuals racing against others and against themselves. To help coaches meet the demands of the sport, the NFHS has partnered with USA Track and Field to develop Coaching Cross Country.
Here, you will learn how to develop a training plan, delve into the psychology and mental toughness of long distance runners, discover how to identify, treat and prevent common injuries and much more.
Content Experts
- Approved for 5 Clock Hours
- Certificate of Completion
- Additional Resources
NFHS National Coaching Credential
The NFHS Learning Center offers a 3-level national coaching credential that helps you gain knowledge you can use to provide a fun, educational, and a safer environment for your students.
This national credential was developed for individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at the interscholastic level. The goal is to enhance the ability of the coach to better serve students, the school, the community, and the profession of coaching.
Why To Take NFHSLearn Courses
Leadership
Improve the learning experience and skill development of the students who participate
Certificate
Receive a certificate that signifies completion of content covering critical topics
Assurance
School district and parents will know that you are educated about the legal responsibilities associated with coaching at the interscholastic level
Professional
Receive a sense of pride and professional pride by completing nationally recognised coursework and certifications
Skill Building
Learners at any level of proficiency can improve key skills
Health & Safety
Reminders and key information on critical health and safety topics to help keep students as safe as possible
Growth
Learning about or improving on guidelines and standards is a key to continued success
Convenient
Self-paced, online learning that you can learn from anywhere on any device
