Wings of America is gearing up for its Sixteenth Annual American Indian Running Coaches’ Clinic! The 2014 Coaches’ Clinic will held in Albuquerque, NM, from June 5th – 7th and will be hosted by Futures for Children.
Join Wings of America’s summer Facilitators-In-Training as these youth mentors gain the knowledge they need to become better athletes, leaders, coaches and community members. Presenters include, among others: Chester Carl, (Narbona Pass Classic Race Director) “A Lifetime Running on the Rez”; Shaun Martin, (Athletic Director, Diné College) “Updates from a Runner’s Paradise”; Chuck Foster, (Utah Indian Education Director, American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee) “The Influence of Running on a Career in Education”; and Arturo Barrios, WR Holder, 10,000M (’89-’93) “Digging Deep to Achieve Greatness”. Clinic attendees will gain new perspectives on the history of Native Running and learn ways to take their passion to the next level.
Registration is $75, and includes a Wings t-shirt, presentations and materials and meals (dinner Thursday; breakfast & lunch Friday and Saturday). There are only 30 spots available, and Registration closes June 2nd, so make sure to register now by clicking here, or by calling (505)-982-6761.
The Sixteenth Annual American Indian Running Coaches’ Clinic is hosted by Futures for Children and sponsored by the Navajo Nation JMI, and Nike N7.