Frequently Asked Questions
Is this training program approved by my athlete’s coach?
Is this training program approved by my athlete’s coach?
Yes! The clinic has been endorsed and encouraged by Coach Campbell from Pizitz and Coach Vincent from Liberty Park. Athletes from all schools are still welcome and encouraged to participate! Will has coached athletes from numerous metro area schools including Bumpus, Chelsea, Mountian Brook, and Altamont
What are your qualifications for training runners?
What are your qualifications for training runners?
I consider myself a very experienced and dedicated runner. I have been coached by the best coaches in the state and hope to use that education to teach your athlete. I am a 4 year varsity cross country runner. I am also running DI cross country and track at Samford University. Lastly, I directed my clinic for the past 3 summers. It has been very successful and I received many positive comments on it from parents and athletes.
When will you meet to train?
When will you meet to train?
We will be meeting every Monday and Wednesday from June 9th through July 30th, excluding the week of July 4th.
Are your running routes safe?
Are your running routes safe?
Our two meeting locations for our 3-5 mile runs will be at Lakeshore Trail by the Homewood Soccer Fields and Veterans Park near Spain Park High School. Lakeshore is a well marked and very popular 5-mile trail away from all traffic. Veterans Park is a real cross country race course for middle school, high school and Division I college athletes that is also well marked with a wooded area and away from all traffic. Your athlete will race this course in the upcoming season. On our interval days on the track, we will meet at the Spain Park, Vestavia Hills, or Homewood track.
What does the payment include?
What does the payment include?
The total payment of $275 includes all training sessions in June and July, which includes 14 total training sessions. Weekly training plans and unlimited texts and phone calls are also included.
Will you track my athlete’s improvement and time progression over the summer?
Will you track my athlete’s improvement and time progression over the summer?
Yes! We will have a time trial at the second session and the last session which will mark their improvement. All parents/guardians are invited to come watch their athletes show off their improvement!
What happens if my athlete misses a training session?
What happens if my athlete misses a training session?
While I will be sorry to miss your athlete, I will provide the weekly training plan for your convenience and your athlete can run that specific day’s workout on their own. I understand that summer conflicts arise so my training program is designed for a few missed sessions. However, makeups can be scheduled for the two time trials if your athlete missed the scheduled date.
Do you post about the clinic on social media?
Do you post about the clinic on social media?
Please follow @jordanxcclinic on Instagram! Information about Will and the clinic will be posted often. Pictures of atheletes will also be posted, but only with permisson of the athlete and their parent. Please also feel free to follow Will personally on Instagram @willjordan11.