April 9, 2008

Registration ongoing for Tiger Distance Running Camp

Cowley College cross country head coach Vince DeGrado (pictured) will be hosting the Tiger Distance Running Camp August 6-9.

The camp is designed to educate young student-athletes about how to become a better distance runner and leader. DeGrado and current Tiger runners will teach campers the key elements of becoming a great distance runner.

Attendees will also take part in team building activities to learn what it takes to be a leader on a team, along with presentations that the campers can take home with them to help with a successful cross country season.

The camp will consist of morning and evening runs, classroom sessions covering running topics, and recreation periods that include volleyball, basketball, billiards and swimming to name a few.

In two years at Cowley, DeGrado has coached three NJCAA all-Americans, four NJCAA Coaches Association all-Americans, 12 conference champions, and a region champion. He is Level 2 certified in Endurance and is currently working towards Level 3 status.

Camp tuition is $100 for day campers or $160 for overnight campers. This includes housing, meals, running material, t-shirt and a water bottle. For more information or to register for the camp, contact DeGrado at (620)218-8126 or at degradov@cowley.edu.