Registration is now open for the 2024 cross country season...
Please use the contact us link to contact Coach Ossa with any questions.

Registration is open until team capacity is reached.  Don't wait and miss-out on the season!
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General Info:
Targeting ages 7-14 (up to end of 8th grade)
Pizza Parties, Team Meetings, Pool Parties, Team Banquets, 
practice are:
 Mon Weds Thurs 5:30 PM (with Sat practices for more experienced kids)
Locations: La Mirada Regional Park (Off Foster lowest Parking lot)
Cost: 
Returning Runners: $185
Includes:
  • 4 1/2 months of Training and Racing
  • USATF Championship meet for those that qualify
  • Banquet Fees (trophy, program and meal for runner)
New Runners: $ 235
Includes:
  • 4 1/2 months of Training and Racing
  • Team Uniform (shorts and top)
  • Team Bag
  • USATF Championship meet for those that qualify
  • Banquet Fees (trophy, program and meal for runner)
Payments can now be taken at our WAR Supply Store
​Coaching Guiding Principles:
  • Running is a fun, healthy sport for all ages and abilities
  • What is learned in running can be applied to life such as hard work, team building, and setting goals
  • Hard work will always beats Pure Talent
  • Self-discipline is much better than Imposed Discipline  
  • Running can open doors of opportunities such as scholarships
  • Positive reinforcement and motivation leads to bringing out greatness in others and oneself
  • All can't win the race but all will benefit from the journey preparing for the race!
Coaching Methodology:
  • Age appropriate mileage volume with gradual increases as runners mature in age and experience
  • Periodic training cycles; both micro and macro cycles to fully develop young runners to their potential
  • Strong Base building without neglecting all 6 (yes 6) running systems
  • Hills Hills Hills 
  • Aerobic Threshold is key to endurance runners
  • Proper running form needs to be developed at an early age
  • Nutrition is a hidden gem that can help runners go to another level
  • ​Sports Psychology must be part of any training program 

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