Chris Hanson - Head Boys Coach Desert Vista Cross Country and Track
Chris has been the head coach at Desert Vista High School since they opened in 1994. DV has 3,000 kids and about 60 boys a year for cross country.
Chris discusses what his coaching staff looks like to handle such a large team and the important role they play.
They had three state titles in a row coming into this year, Chris discusses what the goals were coming into this year.
What the summer looks like with Desert Vista and what their participation was like and we discuss their training schedule and how they deal with the desert heat in Phoenix.
We talk about the mental side of the game and keeping those outside of varsity engaged.
Hanson uses 3 training groups and he talks about how they vary and the importance of morning practice.
We talk to Chris about the State meet and how the meet which resulted in the 4th straight title went for DV.
Chris discusses the training and how they are getting ready for Nike Regional after a big high at State.
We discuss how HIITs have been added to his program over the last year and how he works them into the week.
What is a long run for the Desert Vista varsity boys program?
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