“Flagstaff Coaching Clinic was the best coaching decision I’ve ever made.”
Flagstaff All-Star Coaching Clinic
July 13-15, 2026
LEARN FROM THE BEST OF THE BEST!
“Flagstaff Coaching Clinic was the best coaching decision I’ve ever made.”
Meet Your World-Renowned Coaching Mentors
DILJEET TAYLOR
Head Coach BYU & Nike Swoosh TC
- 2x NCAA XC Championships
- 2x Cross Country Coach of the Year
- 9x NCAA indoor individual titles
- 113 All-Americans
- Olympians & World Championship athletes
- Coach – Nike Swoosh Team
MIKE SMITH
Head Coach Nike Swoosh TC
- 5x NCAA XC Championships
- Big Sky XC Coach of the Year
- 4x NCAA indoor individual titles
- NCAA records
- 2020 & 2024 Olympians
- Coach – Nike Swoosh Team
MARIUS BAKKEN
Norwegian Method for Runners
- 2x Olympian
- European and World Championships
- 5x Norwegian Champion
- Creator, Norwegian Method for Runners
- LIVESTREAM from Norway
SHANNON THOMPSION
Mental Performance Coach
- Mental Performance Coach
- Graduate Degree – Applied Positive Psychology
- NAU Cross Country & Track Mental Performance Coach
- HYPO2 Center Mental Coach
BEN ROSARIO
Founder NAZ Elite / The Marathon Project
- Founder & Director of NAZ Elite
- 21 National titles
- 15 world marathon major top 10s
- 6 international medals
- Flagstaff youth & high school coach
- Olympic Trials Qualifier
GREG MCMILLAN
Founder McMillanElite / McMillan Running
- 24 National Titles
- 32 World Championship Athletes
- Olympians
- Inventor of the McMillan Calculator
- One of the world’s best coaches
- US Trail Marathon Masters Champion
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- One-on-one opportunities to learn and talk to successful coaches
- 3 days of endless real-world knowledge
- Classes from the greatest coaches of this century
- Optional Runs
- Guest Appearances from Flagstaff Pro’s
- Flagstaff Coaching Clinic Swag!
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Flagstaff AZ Coaching Clinic Itinerary (tentative)
- 8:30am: Check-in
- 9:00am: Welcome
- 9:30am: Class 1: Dialing in your training zones w/ Greg McMillan
- 11:00am: Class 2: Nico Young American Record training w/ Mike Smith
- 12:30pm: Lunch & Learn
- 2:00pm: Class 3: Training female distance runners w/ Diljeet Taylor
- 3:30pm: Daily wrap-up Q&A
- 5:00pm: Hands-on Learning Experience #1: Peak Performance Mindset Session w/ Shannon Thompson
- 7:30pm: Keynote Speaker – Diljeet Taylor
- 7am: Optional Shake Out Run
- 10am: Class #3: If I knew then what a know now (evolved training philosophy) w/ Ben Rosario
- 11:30am: Lunch & Learn Session
- 1:00am: Breakout Sessions
- 800m to 10K Training
- Half-Marathon / Marathon Training
- 3pm: Daily Wrap-up Q&A
- 4:30pm: Break
- 6:00pm: Hands-on Learning Experience #2: Workout Observation – Mike’s Pro Team
- 7am: Optional Shake out run
- 9am: Class #5 Marius Bakken (Live stream from Norway)
- 11:30am: Q&A
- 1pm: END
July 13, 2026 – July 15, 2026
Coaching Clinic FAQs
This is a clinic for coaches with a basic understanding of training principles and have some coaching experience. High School and college coaches as well as adult running coaches will benefit the most from this clinic. You do not have to coach professional runners but the clinic is also not for brand new coaches.
You’ll receive a one-of-a-kind education on running from 3 of the world’s top coaches.
Lodging is not included but we Flagstaff is abundant with lodging options – hotels, AirBnb, VRBO.
Northern Arizona University (NAU)
Transportation will not be provided to and from locations.
Everyday there will be an optional shake out run, classes by the coaches and importantly, social and one-on-one time with the coaches and attendees.
The clinic will span over July 13 to the 15th.
Cancel before June 10th to receive 100% reimbursement. Cancelations after June 10th receive a deferment to a future clinic.
A computer or notepad to take notes on. Clothing layers. Water bottle (it’s dry here at altitude). Running shoes and gear if you would like to participate in the optional shake out runs.
Family and friends are welcomed to join for optional runs.
What Coaches Are Saying
“Learning from the success of these three outstanding coaches made the experience both incredibly personal and educational, something I’m deeply grateful for.”
“The Flagstaff Clinic was the most amazing and influential coaching clinic that I have ever experienced. I can’t wait to implement what I have learned with my athletes!”
“By far the best coaching clinic I’ve ever been to!”
“The Flagstaff Coaching Clinic was the best running clinic I’ve ever attended!”
“The Flagstaff coaching clinic is a sensational way to advance your coaching knowledge.”