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COACH RESOURCES
Coordinator Handbook
Newly revised in 2018, the GO FAR Coordinator Handbook is packed with content. Each week, lessons explore a new character trait as well as a muscle group or nutrition tip. A variety of games and activities are provided to complement themes, and the We Dare You challenges are a great way to encourage families to join in GO FAR too!
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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
are available for lessons from both semesters, saving coaches preparation time.
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Warm-Ups
are creative and fun for kids!
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APPENDIX
chock-full of materials and ideas for coaches, from task lists, to snack suggestions, to a glossary of exercises.
Two Semesters
of material, eight weeks each, plus two weeks of alternate lesson plans...36 lesson plans in all. Scroll down to view samples.
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WE DARE YOU CHALLENGES
are a fun way to incorporate GO FAR concepts into children's lives between training sessions.
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SIDEBARS
contain lesson extensions, coach tips, or fun ideas.
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CharacteR LESSONS
expose children to positive traits that translate into qualities of good runners, good students, and good people.
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RACE TIPS
help to remind coaches that many participants have never run in a 5K and need to be taught about race etiquette and what to expect on race day.
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Optional Activities
provide flexibility for coaches and extra enjoyment for participants!
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Nutrition TIPS
teach kids the importance of choosing healthy foods.
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GO STRONG LESSONS
alternate with Nutrition Tips, teaching kids about major muscle groups and body systems and how they can help them become stronger runners.
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WORKOUTS
are time based, 30 minutes per session, not distance based.
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Online Coach's Toolkit
The online Coach's Toolkit is a website created exclusively for GO FAR coaches. It complements the handbooks by providing extra advice, ideas, and downloadable resources that can be personalized for individual clubs:
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Club logistics
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Funding opportunities
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Marketing templates & ideas
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Parent newsletters
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Certificates
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Event information & deadlines
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Race day reminders
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Tips from experienced coaches