In its 19th year the KTC Post Season Cross Country program is a six week endurance athletics program for boys and girls 11-18. The program gives young athletes an opportunity to experience competitive cross country running, and to give middle school and high school athletes a chance to extend their cross country season against regional and national competition.
Home of Footlocker National Finalists
Tony Cosey - Central HS - 91'
Christy Baird - West HS - 97'
Clint McKelvey - Maryville HS - 08'
Matthew Sonnenfeldt - West HS - 08'
Megan Ferowich - Catholic HS - 09'
Joanna Thompson - Catholic HS - 10'
Supporter of National Team Finalists (NTN)
Oak Ridge RC -07'
Program Alumnus Have Also
Won 18 Individual State HS Cross Country Championships
Won 4 Individual State MS Cross Country Championships
Qualified for the NCAA Cross Country Championships
Garnered NCAA All-American Honors
Represented the USA in International Cross Country Competition
How to Qualify for the Team:
There are no qualifying standards for cross country. However this program is not for beginers and is designed to prepare partiicants to experience the next level in cross country. This program is intended to provide expert instruction to those experienced cross country athletes wishing to perform on a regional and national level.
Program Fees: $67 In addition to program fees, each athlete is also responsible for his or her meet entry fees and travel fees. All participants must order a KTC uniform for competition. Uniforms may be ordered online from the front page of the KTC Youth Athletics web site: www.ktcyouthathletics.org
Program Director:
Bobby Holcombe
Program Director KTC Summer Cross Country Camp
865-671-4854 / runnersmarketbob@gmail.com
Head Coach:
George Watts
Former Track and Cross Country Coach - University of Tennessee
Coach Watts has coached individuals that have captured 33 All-America honors on the track and won 21 SEC titles. He coached 800m school record-holder José Parrilla and 1,500m school record-holder Tim Pitcher. Four of his former charges have competed in the Olympics, most recently Anthony Famiglietti in the 2004 and 2008 Games.
Practice Locations /Schedule /Start dates:
| Practice Site | Location | Start Date | Practice Days and Times |
| Hardin Valley Academy (High School and ES/MS) |
Meet at Track | 10/24/11 - Middle School and Younger 10/31/11 - High School runners not running State 11/7/11 - High School runners who ran State |
M-TH / 4:30PM - 6:15PM |
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How to Register for the Team:
Registration and program fee payment (Visa /Mastercard /Debit) must be made online at the link below. You must register prior to practicing.
Meet / Travel Information:
| Date | Meet | Meet Location | General Meet Info | KTC Team Meet and Travel Info |
| 11/12/11 | AAU Southeastern District Championships |
Nashville, TN | Meet Info | KTC M&T Info |
| 11/19/11 | KTC Post Season Time Trials 3200m and 1600m |
Hardin Valley AC | Meet Info | |
| 11/26/11 | Footlocker South Regional | Charlottle, NC | Meet Info | KTC M&T Info Entry Blank Sample Completed Entry Blank |
| 11/26/11 | Nike Cross South | Cary, NC | Meet Info |
KTC M&T Info |
| 12/3/11 | AAU National Championships | Orlando, FL | Meet Info | KTC M&T Info |
