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The 2025 Grass Roots Distance Summit will be Saturday, June 21 at Avon High School. This is a continuation / progression of distance coaches getting together to talk shop in a one-day clinic format. We'll utilize the Avon High School facilities for speaker talks and roundtable discussions, including some learn-by-doing presentations as well. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and each attendee will receive a GRDS t-shirt (if registered by 6/11/25) as well as speaker notes.
We've got a great lineup! Summit schedule and speakers are below:
- 8:00-8:30 a.m. - Registration / Breakfast (bagels & cream cheese from Big Apple Bagels, bananas, coffee)
- 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Zach Evans, Edgewood High School - Tips for Managing Successful Teams
- 9:40-10:40 a.m. - Jacob Crow, Tempo Sports Rehab - Lower Leg Injuries: Why a Performance Approach May Reduce Injuries and Increase Running Performance
- 10:50-11:50 a.m. - Roundtables led by Zach Toothman (Avon HS), Gabe Porras (Zionsville HS), Matt Toothman (South Knox HS)
- 12:00-12:30 p.m. - Lunch (Greek's Pizza)
- 12:30-2:00 p.m. - Geoff Wayton, DePaul University - Under the L: Coaching Distance Runners to Succeed in a Tough Environment
- 2:10-3:10 p.m. - Chris Stevenson & Craig Ray, Avon High School - Find A Way: Making Strength & Speed a Cornerstone of Your XC Program
- 3:20-4:20 p.m. - Roundtables led by Zach Toothman (Avon HS), Gabe Porras (Zionsville HS), Matt Toothman (South Knox HS)
- 4:30-5:30 p.m. - Rick Sluder, Columbus North - The When and How of Implementing Change in Coaching
We'll also have a post-summit social (with food provided) off-campus in Plainfield, right of I-70, a 12 minute drive south from Avon HS and just over a mile from a number of hotels for those that want to stick around and continue the conversations or just hang out.
A block of hotels will be available as well at a discounted rate for those that stay the night if booked by June 1, 2025. Call 317-839-9000 and ask for Group Block Code COA. Or book online at www.hiexpress.com/ind-plainfield Select the DATE you want. At Rate Preferences, Select GROUP RATE and Enter COA. Proceed with reservation.
