Our team
The Proud, the Few, the 402
History
402 XC and Track began with its first cross country season in 2016. We started small with nine runners and a vision to train kids who wanted to work hard and compete. After that first season we slowly expanded our running family, attracting kids and adults who share our passion for the sport. Now only a few years later, that first group of runners includes athletes who have competed successfully in high school and at the collegiate level.
philosophy
The mission of 402 XC & Track is to build athletes who lead the way with grit, a strong spirit of competition, and a desire to discover their limits and push beyond them to accomplish their goals.
We work hard at every practice because running is hard. Competitive running is mentally and physically demanding, but when a runner meets or exceeds those demands the results show. The athlete learns that they are capable of more than they thought and are not willing to settle for less, not just in cross country or track, but in any endeavor they decide to pursue.
Coaches work with every athlete to set goals, whether it’s improving times to running further than ever before. The ultimate goals are to prepare our youth to compete at the
high school level and to help them rise to any challenge in front of them.
athlete EXPECTATIONS
Work hard - at every practice and in every race
Competitive mindset - even if you’re racing the clock
Leadership - as a runner you are always setting an example for someone
Esprit de corps - we work together and achieve together. Running is an individual event with team results.
Two simple rules - No Walking. No Whining.
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift."
-Steve Prefontaine
PARENT EXPECTATIONS
Support your athlete. Let us coach.
Understand that running is a commitment. Practices are mandatory and punctuality is important.
Communicate with us. We understand that life happens and we will work with you.
