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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Greetings from the Oceanside Dolphins Coaching Staff. Our goal is to develop a running community by starting at the youth level and continuing to the high school, collegiate, and beyond. We are a program that operates from December to early February in the winter and May to August in the summer. Our demographics range from middle school to high school and collegiate athletes.


The goal is to encourage athletes to make running and fitness a lifelong lifestyle. To succeed our goal is to create an environment and community that is open to any and every athlete, where they have the opportunity to learn about the running lifestyle properly. Our events specialization includes 300m, 400m, 600m, 800m, 1200m, 1600m, 3000m, 3200m, and 5000m.


For 2025 we are introducing training for the sprint events, 100m, 200m, 300m, and hurdles!


OUR MISSION STATEMENT

To deliver individualized training and a competitive athletic experience for student-athletes who compete under our program.

TEAM PILLARS

Our team pillars are broken down 3 ways: ROAD, PATH, and TRACK.

ROAD

PATH

TRACK

VISION INTO REALITY

The training methods are suited to each runner's needs.

The training style is adapted from:

TRAINING PHASES INCLUDE

The phases are modeled after the “Diamond Model” as pioneered by Scott Simmons and Will Freeman in their book Take The Lead: A Revolutionary Approach to Coaching Cross Country.

In the Diamond Model (in contrast to the pyramid model), all components of training are progressed simultaneously. The difference is, that we adjust the training to fit the needs of high school and middle school athletes.

TRAINING LOCATIONS

There are many key locations we will use to train:

CONDITIONS

The weather at Oceanside is conducive for training, and we beat the heat by practicing in the morning. The winters are mild, but cool enough to toughen you up for the track season.

TRAINING PRINCIPLES

The training principles may look familiar as they are adapted from the University of Oregon’s Pat Tyson’s training principles. The differences are that teamwork and correct biomechanics have been added, and our goals are team AND individual-focused.

TEAMWORK

Each student-athlete brings their own experiences and history to the team. With those experiences come strengths and weaknesses. Through the guidance of the coaches and the structure of the team, each individual's weaknesses can be developed into a new strength, and an existing strength can become capitalized into a personal quality. Additionally, individuals will work together as one unit working to achieve common goals.

CORRECT MECHANICS

MODERATION AND PATIENCE

PROGRESSION

FLEXIBILITY


SPECIFICITY

CALLOUSING EFFECT

TOP EXPECTATIONS

Our goal is for each of you to be a part of the team. We understand that there are other commitments, such as work, school, family obligations, etc. We have consistent practice schedules to allow you to pick the days you are available to attend!


RUNNING BEYOND

We hope your running career will continue beyond the seasons spent here with us. Each student-athlete is encouraged to continue training and racing! In the same way, alumni are encouraged to attend practices, races, and other team functions. Once a member of the Oceanside Dolphins family, you are always a member!

THE NEXT STEPS

If you are interested in becoming a part of our family of runners visit our Program Registration section to begin! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions!

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Coach Roberto Suarez

robertosuarex@gmail.com

760-994-7763


Coach Julie and Kenny Ralph

Echsxctrack@gmail.com 

760-543-4192