5th Annual Problems/Solution XC Mini-Clinic

We are excited to have you join us for the 5th Annual Problems/Solutions XC Mini-Clinic! 

This year's clinic will have some new wrinkles (location, speakers, and the online registration you see here), but keeping the traditional format and incredible learning environment as we've had in the past. 

This year we are proud to introduce a new partnership to the event, which will be hosted by Playmakers (2299 Grand River Ave., Okemos, MI 48864). This year's location offers us usage of a large community space that allows for large and small group settings, technological versatility, and a place to allow for the post-clinic social to come to us! Included in your registration is breakfast and lunch, which will be provided by Great Harvest of Okemos, as well as post-clinic reception provided by Old Nation Brewery.

2019 SCHEDULE

• 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Snacks - Great Harvest Co.
• 9:00 AM – 9:05 AM Welcome
  • Clinic goals, Format overview
• 9:05 AM – 9:45 AM Nate Fitton, DO, MSU Team Physician/CAQ Sports Medicine
  • What to watch: common injuries among teenage runners
  • Injury prevention for distance runners
• 9:55 AM – 10:35 AM Nancy Smith, Northville + Tom Peterson, Grand Rapid Christian
  • Building team culture as well as leadership development
• 10:45 AM – 11:25 AM Allison Tropf, MS, RD, CSSD: Performance Nutritionist + Dietitian, Toronto Blue Jays, and ALT Nutrition
  • Dietary demands and nutritional needs of the teenage endurance athlete
• 11:35 AM – 12:15 PM Lunch - Great Harvest Co.
• 12:25 PM – 1:05 PM Mike Dennisuk, Woodhaven + John Mikosz, Plymouth
  • The mental component: developing the psyche to success
• 1:15 PM – 1:55 PM Nick George, CSCS, Detroit Catholic Central, Mercy Elite
  • Strength/weight training for cross country runners
• 2:05 PM – 2:45 PM  Jeff Hollobaugh, Associate Editor, Track & Field News
  • Better our sport!
• 3:00 PM   Optional and encouraged post-clinic debrief with beverages from Old Nation Brewery

Speakers for 2019:

Allison Tropf, MS, RD, CSSD: Performance Nutritionist and Dietitian, Toronto Blue Jays and ALT Nutrition

John Mikosz: Head Coach, Plymouth High School Boys Cross Country. 2018 Division 1 XC Champions, 2017 Division 1 XC Runner-up

Nick George: Strength and Conditioning Coach, Detroit Catholic Central High School

Nancy Smith: Head Coach, Northville High School Girls Cross Country.  2017 Division 1 XC Runner Up, 2013 Division 1 XC Champions.

Mike Dennisuk: Head Coach, Brownstown-Woodhaven MS and former-Head Coach of Woodhaven running program

Tom Peterson: Head Coach, Grand Rapids Christian MS/Assistant Coach, GRC HS

Jeff Hollobaugh: Associate Editor, Track & Field News. The Voice of Track & Field. Author, How to Race the Mile, as well as The Fleet Feet of Spring: Michigan’s High School State Championships in Track & Field 1895-2018

Nate Fitton, DO: MSU Team Physician, CAQ Sports Medicine.