Final Surge Podcast

Dr. Jeff Messer is one of the most successful high school coaches of the 21st Century. He has won more state cross country titles than not including winning the 2016 National Coach of the Year. In 12 years he was involved in coaching 11 State Championship teams. Jeff is also the head of the exercise science department at Mesa Community College. We have a great discussion on building a team, what your goals should really be and how important things like sleep and nutrition are to a successful high-level athlete.  :45 Background as a runner  1:52 You stay on top of all the latest science, what came first the love for that or the love for coaching? 2:52 Coaches may be looking at a research paper how do we know if the research paper is actually a good paper and good research? 4:15 What is your success in cross country as a coach? 5:15 For a high school coach who doesn't your science background, how can they become better educated? 6:18 Some coaches know the science and can explain everything. Some don't know the