12 Months of Run Coaching

Steven Bland has been coaching at Harvest Christian Academy for more than 9 years. During that time he has guided the Lions to 22 Conference, 7 Regional and 3 Sectional titles. His teams have qualified the IHSA State Meet 11 times achieving 3 Podium finishes including a State Championship. Along the way, his athletes have achieved over 100- All Conference and 24 -All State honors. Personally, Coach Bland has achieved All American status 8 times and has won the USA Triathlon National Championships twice. He has qualified for the Triathlon World Championship on 6 occasions. Coach Bland has been named coach of the year twice by the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Association and once by the National Federation of State High School Association. Additionally he has been recognized 3 times by the Elgin Sports Hall of Fame for outstanding achievement in coaching.

Before beginning your 12 months of coaching, Coach Bland will discuss and evaluate your goals, your athletic and health history, successes, failures, work and family obligations and any other issues that will have bearing on your ability to attain your goals. After this initial consultation, Coach Bland will develop a macro plan which will be achieved through micro cycles. Because life, accidents or other issues often interfere with our ability to train, he will make adjustments in the micro cycles to keep you on track. His coaching will provide expertise on a personal level, unlike generic or "cookie-cutter" plans which are designed to work on a theoretical level. His personal involvement will also provide a measure of accountability.

Coach Bland will meet with you one on one once a week to evaluate, provide feedback and or make adjustments. Additionally, he will provide nutritional feedback, strength and conditioning routines, and effective cross-training workouts to maximize your potential. You will have the ability to ask unlimited questions with unlimited communication during the 12 month period.

Lastly, Coach Bland will run with you during your goal race, a race of your choosing, in an effort to ensure proper pacing and motivation.

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