Ty Bush- Mustang Thunder: Build a Championship Cross Country Program
by THSCA Track & Field
Description
Learn Coach Ty Bush’s approach to building a competitive cross country program through athlete-centered coaching, progressive training, and race-specific workouts.
What You’ll Learn:
- Build a training program around the demands of the 5K
- Use progressive runs, tempo workouts, and hammer intervals
- Develop speed and endurance throughout the year
- Structure summer training and in-season workouts
- Improve race pacing and help athletes finish strong under fatigue
- Individualize training based on each athlete’s ability and progress
- Build athlete ownership, trust, and accountability
- Adapt your training and culture to keep your program improving
Train with purpose, develop committed runners, and prepare your team to compete at the highest level.
Lessons
The Coach
Ty Bush is an experienced Texas cross country coach and the Head Cross Country Coach at Friendswood High School. A Friendswood High School alumnus, Bush returned to his alma mater as an assistant coach before taking over as head coach in 2021.
Under Bush’s leadership, Friendswood has developed into a competitive program at the district, regional, and state levels. In 2023, both the boys and girls varsity teams won district championships, with the boys finishing second at regionals and seventh at the state meet.
Bush was also recognized as a Houston Chronicle All-Greater Houston Cross Country Coach of the Year, reflecting his impact on the Friendswood program.
His coaching philosophy emphasizes the connection between team culture and effective training, focusing on athlete belief, consistency, hard work, and creating a team environment where athletes train together and support one another. In this course, Bush shares practical strategies for building culture, developing training principles, structuring summer training, and creating a program that prepares athletes for success throughout the season.
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This Course Includes
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| Certificate of completion |
| 100% money back guarantee |
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| Caterory: | Track and Field/Cross Country |
