Private Middle/High School Cross Country & Track Coaching
(800m–5,000m | Cross Country & Track)
When your athlete trains with Justin Roeder, they have a former NCAA Division I Head Coach and Indiana State Champion personally guiding every workout, every race, every season.
Coaching is individualized and development-focused. Support is tiered to ensure athlete outcomes, clear communication, and appropriate access throughout the season.
Athletes are placed in the coaching level that best supports their development, goals, and communication needs.
HS Distance Running Coaching
Middle School & High School · 800m–5,000m · Cross Country & Track
| Feature |
Development Open Enrollment |
Performance ⭐ Most Popular Limited Spots |
Elite / Mentorship Invite Only |
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| Best Fit For | |||
| Athlete Profile | Building consistency; wants structure without frequent check-ins | Competitive HS runners aiming for conference, regional, or state | High-level athletes in competitive or recruiting phases |
| Season Scope | Off-season or in-season | Out-of-season + in-season consulting | Year-round, multi-year planning |
| Training | |||
| Individualized Training Plan | ✓Aligned with school seasons | ✓Ongoing adjustments | ✓Proactive adjustments |
| Pace Guidance & Adjustments | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Long-Term Development Focus | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Load Management & Injury-Risk Monitoring | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Race Planning & Competition-Phase Guidance | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seasonal & Annual Planning | – | ✓ | ✓Multi-year |
| Race Selection, Taper & Performance Debriefs | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strength, Recovery & Nutrition Guidance | ✓General priorities | ✓Structure + strategies | ✓Coordinated w/ specialists |
| Communication | |||
| TrainingPeaks Platform | ✓ | ✓ | ✓Priority access |
| Response Window | 72 hours | 24 hours or quicker | Priority (fastest) |
| Scheduled Calls (Athlete & Parent) | 1× per quarter | Monthly | Weekly check-ins |
| Text & Email Access | ✓Email only / no text | ✓Time-sensitive needs | ✓Priority |
| Pre-Race Strategy Calls | – | – | ✓Priority |
| Parent Inclusion | ✓On scheduled calls | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-Person | |||
| Individual In-Person Sessions | – | ✓1× per quarter | ✓Monthly or meet-week |
| Small Group In-Person Sessions (Summer/Winter) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-Season Strength & Mobility Sessions | ✓2× strength · 2× mobility / wk | ✓2× strength · 2× mobility / wk | ✓2× strength · 2× mobility / wk |
| Coach Presence at Meets | – | – | ✓Select meets, when appropriate |
| Additional Support | |||
| College Pathway / Recruiting Guidance | – | – | ✓ |
| Coordination w/ AT / PT / Specialists | – | – | ✓ |
| Availability | Open enrollment | Limited spots | Invitation / recommendation only |
Strength & Mobility
Available as a standalone add-on or included in all coaching tiers
In-Season Strength & Mobility Program
2 strength sessions + 2 mobility sessions per week, built around your school schedule and competition calendar.
- Single-leg and posterior chain work specific to distance runners
- Hip stability and glute activation progressions
- Core anti-rotation and force transfer training
- Plyometric progressions timed to competition phase
- Volume and load adjusted around hard run days and races
- Hip flexor and psoas release for high-mileage runners
- Ankle dorsiflexion and Achilles tissue work
- Thoracic rotation and running posture drills
- Targeted foam rolling and soft tissue protocols
- Pre-race activation and post-race recovery routines
- Intensity adjusted to training history and current fitness
- Volume managed around weekly mileage and race schedule
- Exercise complexity progressed as the athlete develops
- Wearable data (HRV, load, recovery) used to inform daily readiness
- Season phase dictates emphasis — base vs. peak vs. taper
- Runners dealing with recurring soft tissue issues or imbalances
- Athletes whose school program has no structured strength component
- Any runner who wants to stay healthy through a full season
Coaching Placement
Coaching levels are recommended based on athlete needs, goals, and communication style.
Not all athletes require the same level of access or oversight.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Coaching levels are recommended based on the athlete’s age, training history, goals, and communication needs. Placement is guided during the consultation process.
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Yes. Athletes may move between levels as their needs change throughout the season.
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No. This is full coaching, including individualized training, feedback, long-term planning, pacing guidance, and season-long decision support.
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Training and feedback are managed primarily through TrainingPeaks.
Development Coaching: one athlete and/or parent call per month; all other communication via TrainingPeaks
Performance Coaching: monthly call, TrainingPeaks communication, plus text/email
Elite/Mentorship Coaching: priority access across all communication channels
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Yes. Parents are welcome to be included in scheduled calls and appropriate communication, especially for younger athletes.
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Yes. In-person 1-on-1 sessions are available when appropriate. Some coaching levels include limited in-person sessions, and additional sessions may be added based on the athlete’s needs.
Availability, frequency, and cost are discussed during the consultation.
In-person sessions are used intentionally and are not required for effective coaching.
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Yes. Coaching, consulting, and college recruiting is designed to complement high school team training while prioritizing long-term development.
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Middle school and high school distance events, primarily 800m–5,000m, in cross country and track.
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Coaching is billed monthly. Long-term consistency leads to the best outcomes, but no long-term contract is required.
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Complete the coaching application. From there, we’ll determine fit and recommend the appropriate coaching level.
Contact me
Coach Justin Roeder works with runners throughout Indiana, from the Indianapolis metro and Hamilton County communities of Westfield, Carmel, Noblesville, Fishers, and Zionsville, to Bloomington, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Lafayette, Terre Haute, and Evansville. Whether you're training for a high school cross country season, chasing a Boston qualifier, or building your first marathon base, Coach Justin offers both in-person coaching for central Indiana athletes and fully online coaching for runners anywhere in the state.