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Over a span of over four decades, retired Dana Hills (California) head coach Tim Butler had success at both the cross country and track and field levels before he retired in 2015. During that time the Dana Hills (CA) boys and girls cross country teams have made it to numerous Nike Cross National races and state championships. Below, Butler offers advice in some key areas of maintaining a successful program. This interview is recirculated from a conversation in 2015.
What are the key elements to building a successful high school team?
Buttler: It's hard to quantify in three minutes or so but, I think in this sp...