Craig Hunt: Creating Positive Running Cultures + College Coaching

This week’s Dream Run Camp Live is with Coconino Community College head cross country coach and elite runner Craig Hunt. Craig shares his running journey from his childhood in New England to college running, then at the elite level as a 2:15 marathoner and trail runner. We discuss how his passion for coaching developed alongside his running, leading him to becoming the head cross country coach at Coconino Community College in Flagstaff. Craig talks about the importance of creating positive team cultures, and we highlight what an athlete should look for in a coach in order to be successful. We discuss how supporting athletes holistically helps them thrive in running and life, why prioritizing athletes’ health results in better performance, and Craig’s strategy for recruiting athletes.
We talk about:
-creating positive coaching environments to help athletes thrive
-running for soccer players; playing multiple sports
-race selection and marathoning
-qualities of good coaches
-Craig’s pathway to becoming a coach
-coaching at Coconino Community College, recruiting, and athlete support
Follow Craig on Instagram @coachcraighunt and Dream Run Camp @dreamruncamp
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