Conversations in Coaching #1 - Coach Christina Whitney
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Check out the first in a series of Women’s Running Coaches Collective interviews on video, “Conversations on Coaching” with Resolute Track Club founder and hurdle/sprint coach extraordinaire, Christina Whitney. Great advice on coaching T & F, being a female coach, and how to “Ignite the Fire” in your athletes! (5/11/2020) |
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Conversations in Coaching #2 - Tania Fischer - Part 1 & 2
Coach Tania Fischer was a successful age group, college, and professional runner. In 1996 she qualified for the Olympic Trials 5000m with a time of 15:33. Tania later went on to co-found The Janes Running Club as both a runner and their coach. She currently holds the had coaching position for both boys and girls in XC and Track and Field at Santa Monica HS. Tania talks about her early days in So Cal as a top age group runner, her two years running in Germany under the government system, and her transition to head coach at Santa Monica HS. Her story is fascinating and informative about coaching, being a leader, and her experiences as an elite runner. - Charlotte Richardson, 5/31/2020
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Changing the Landscape, an interview with Charlotte Richardson, Melissa Hill, and Laura Caldwell
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WRCC founders Charlotte Lettis Richardson and Melissa Hill along with member Laura Caldwell take us through how we can encourage and recruit more women to the coaching ranks in this WRCC interview. (6/23/2020) |
Leadership in Coaching - Part 1 & 2
Two life long women runners, who are also Nike executives, talk with WRCC founder Charlotte Richardson about leadership and how important it is for successful coaching. Being a strong leader, having a vision, and communicating that vision to your team and staff will help make your team more cohesive and successful. This interview offers useful and important information for successful leadership in coaching. (6/28-29/2020)
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WRCC Interview, "Conversations on Coaching" with Coach Diane Wholey - Part 1 & 2
WRCC members Charlotte Richardson and Melissa Hill sit down to chat with Coach Diane Wholey, an international and collegiate coach for more than 35 years, in these part 1 and part 2 interviews (8/4/2020).
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WRCC Interview, Christi Smith Ryan - Head Track and Field Coach, Central Catholic HS, Portland, Oregon
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"From a childhood of humble beginnings in Columbus, Ohio, to a State Championship in HS and a D1 NCAA Heptathlon Championship while at the University of Akron, Christi Smith Ryan is now the inspirational Head Coach at Central Catholic HS in Portland, Oregon. She talks about growing up in Columbus, her extraordinary athletic career at the U of Akron, and how she leads her team through love and inspiration at Central Catholic HS. She talks about being a woman, a coach of color, how to cultivate athleticism in XC and T & F, and the importance of diversity and openness in our world. Coach Smith Ryan is the whole package--from extraordinary athlete to extraordinary coach." - Charlotte Richardson, 9/9/2020
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WRCC Interview, Coach Tom Rothenberger
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The WRCC's most recent interview is a 2-part series with Jesuit HS (OR) Coach Tom Rothenberger. Rothenberger has coached XC and T&F for close to 40 years. One of the most successful HS coaches in the United States, Tom began his life as number 8 of 9 children without the means and support to go to college. From a coach’s discovery in his sophomore year at Lakeridge HS (OR), to a standout 1500 runner in his junior year, Tom’s running gained him the opportunity to go to Boise State University. At BSU, one word written on a chalkboard in an Education class changed his way of thinking about coaching. Along with state and regional success as a coach, Tom was voted National Girls XC Coach of the Year in 2006. Coach “Roth” shares his inspirations, his coaching philosophy, and his secrets to success in this 2-part interview. What was that word written on the chalkboard? Listen to this fascinating interview with Tom Rothenberger and find out--and be inspired by this extraordinary master coach! (10/23/2020)
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Jacqueline Hansen was a child of the 60's and a feminist in the 70's. She began running her senior year in HS. By 24 she won her first marathon in Culver City. In 1973 she won Boston. Over the next two years Jacqueline broke the WR in the marathon 3 times. She was the first woman to break 2:40 over 26.2 miles with a time of 2:38.19. Beyond her extraordinary running career, Jacquleine Hansen was the key agitator for the inclusion of the marathon and the 3K in the Olympics in 1984. Later she helped orchestrate the addition of the 10K in 1988, and the 5k in 1996. The incredible story of a woman who fought so others could run distances in the Olympics is fascinating and bittersweet. A pioneer runner and a great feminist who believed that women could and should run longer distances was motivated by her sense of justice. A. story full of drama and urgency, we get a glimpse back in time when women were just beginning their journey in distance running. |
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Wilson HS's Thor Esbensen
Lincoln HS's Eric Dettman
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Summitt HS's Kari Strang
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Three Oregon High School Head Coaches. Each in different phases of their careers, all young. Kari Strang of Summit HS is the newest of the group. Lincoln High School's Eric Dettman is just a few years into his head coaching career. Thor Esbensen of Wilson HS is the most seasoned of the three. Our conversation is open and honest. The three coaches talk about the demands and challenges of being a leader of both a team and a staff. They talk about what they feel they do well and honestly assess what they need to do better, about how they structure their season, and how they create a positive team culture. We learn that success as a high school head coach isn't just about winning. Listen to this fascinating conversation with three smart coaches who love what they do and want to share their passion for coaching with you. Click on the interviews below to listen to these coaches' conversations with Charlotte Lettis Richardson. |
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This "Conversations in Coaching" interview has the WRCC's Charlotte Richardson talking with New Zealander Anne Audain, one of the world's best female distance runners of her time. Not only did Audain represent her country in the '76, '84, and '88 Olympics, she also is considered the winningest road racer in history. Enjoy her take on her career, life and more in these 3 interviews:
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