8th Annual
Purpose Driven
Cross Country Running Camp
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one
gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.
1 Corinthians 9:24
July 6-10
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM each day
Little Flock Ministry Center
5510 N. Preston Hwy Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Directed by: Dennis Minnis
Q 3 Time KY Area 4 Cross Country Coach of the year.
Q Former Nelson Country Varsity Coach and Runner.
Q Trained at Nike Running Camps and Ohio University Running Camps
Q 2004 All State Committee Member and 2006 Area 3/Jefferson Co. Representative for Boy’s and Girl’s
Middle School cross-country.
Q Director of the Triple Crown CC Racing Series.
For runners wanting to prepare for the 2009 cross-country
season both physically and Spiritually!
Limited to the first 35 runners.
Spots will fill up quickly! Call Coach Dennis Minnis
at 502-921-4065 or e-mail him @ dminnis@windstream.net
----------------------- * ENTRY FORM and Cost * ----------------
Q $25.00 per camper
Q Each camper will receive a t-shirt, medal and training materials. (One shirt per camper)
Q Camp Champions will earn trophies!
Q Camp Championship race will be held on the final day of the camp.
Make checks payable to: Little Flock Baptist Church
Mail or return all Forms to the address below DEADLINE: June 19th.
291 Jade Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
LAST NAME ________________ FIRST NAME _________________
Grade you will be entering: ________________ School: _________________
ADDRESS, STREET __________________________________________________
Cross Runners Running Camp: EST: 2009. 1
CITY _________________ STATE _____ ZIPCODE _____________________
PHONE NO. (____)____________________
Current Racing Times: 400 Meter___________ 800 Meter________
1500 Meter ______ Mile: _____ 2 Mile_______ 5K _________
T-SHIRT SIZE: (CIRCLE ONE) youth small (8-10), youth medium (10-12), youth large
(14-16), adult small, adult medium, adult large, adult XL.
Waiver of Liability and Statement of Fitness/Understanding of how camp fees are spent.
In consideration of acceptance of this entry and permission to participate in the “Purpose Driven Cross Country Running Camp”
I______________________________( students name) hereby waive and give up myself, my heirs, my family members, and all claims against
“Purpose Driven Cross Country Running Camp” staff members, counselors, sponsors, (Little Flock Ministry Center) and against any person or
business associated with the “Cross Runners Running Camps” in the case of injury which may directly or indirectly result from my participation at the
“Cross Runners Running Camp”. I also give my permission to “Purpose Driven Cross Country Running Camp” to use my name, any photography,
video, or other recordings of me that are made during the course of the camp for news media purposes. I understand that camp funds will not be
refunded after June 26th.
Student Signature _________________________________________
Parent Guardian Signature __________________________________
Medical Consent Form
Student: ______________________________
Permission is hereby granted to the attending physician to proceed with any medical or minor surgical treatment, x-ray examinations and
immunizations for the above named student. In the event of serious illness, the need for major surgery, or significant accidental injury, I
understand that an attempt will be made by the attending physician to contact me in the most expeditious way possible. If said physician
is not able to communicate with me, the treatment necessary for the best interest of the above named student may be given.
In the event that an emergency arises during a practice session, an effort will be made to contact the parents or guardians as soon as
possible. Permission is also granted to the athletic coach to provide the needed emergency treatment to the athlete prior to his or her
admission to the medical facilities.
______________________________ ___________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian: Date:
Important phone numbers for emergency contacts: (mandatory)
Work: _______________________
Home: _______________________
Cell: _______________________
Other: _______________________
Family Physician _______________________
Insurance # _______________________
Medical Conditions/Allergies: ____________________________________________________
Rules for Camp
Q Students are to be respectful to camp staff and fellow campers.
Q Students are to keep their trash and personal items picked up during and after training
sessions.
Q Sign below if you agree to the rules listed above.
Camper’s Signature: ____________________
Parent’s Signature: _____________________
What to Bring to Camp each day
Gym bag to keep your socks, towel, and supplies in.
Bible and Notebook.
Sack lunch
Great attitude and willingness to learn
Past Camp Speakers who may make appearances this year
Q SWAG HARTELL: FORMER sub 4 minute miler, FORMER WORLD RECORD HOLDER IN THE ½ MILE FOR
17 YEAR OLDS. LOUISVILLE MINI MARATHON CHAMPION! OWNER OF SWAG’S
Cross Runners Running Camp: EST: 2009. 2
RUNNING STORE IN LOUISVILLE, KY. Trains some of Louisville’s top talent! Loves
running and loves teaching others how to run!
Q TOMMY WILLIAMS: NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR IN 2006!, COACHED OVER 80 STATE CHAMPION
RUNNERS. MEMBER FOR THE KTCCCA HALL OF FAME.
Q KENNY STOTTMAN: ST. EDWARDS COACH AND DIRECTOR OF THE ST. EDWARS INV, AAU RUNNING
COACH WHO HAS TRAINED SOME OF THE BEST TALENT IN LOUISIVLLE, KY.
Q KERRY LANCASTER: AVID RUNNER, MY FORMER RUNNING COACH WHO TURNED NELSON COUNTY
HIGH SCHOOL INTO A TOP 10 CC PROGRAM IN THE MID 90’S.
Q FRANK MCGLAVIC: COACHING LEGEND IN KY! HEADS UP THE MEET OF CHAMPIONS! STATE
CHAMPION COACH! Helped bring the Coaches National Youth CC Championships to KY!
Q STAN CLARK: STATE CHAMPION COACH. Two time LOUISIVILLE MINI MARATHON CHAMPION!
Q STEVE WIGGINGTON: FCA DIRECTOR FOR LOUISVILLE, KY! WKU BASKETBALL ALUMI! COACHES
DORTHY SAYERS CROSS COUNTRY!
Q PASTOR EDDIE BENTON: TRACK AND FIELD COACH ASSISTANT AND CC COACH OF BARDSTOWN
HIGH SCHOOL. BOSTON MARATHON VETERAN! FORMER PASTOR OF PARKWAY
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Q JOE PAUL SMITH: FORMER NELSON CO. MIDDLE SCHOOL COACH. BOSTON MARATHON RUNNER.
Q TONY ROWE: Davies County Head Cross Country Coach: Nation Coach of the Year, Author of the Book: Trails, Trials and Triumphs. Has
won Seven AAA State Championships in Cross Country.
Topics to be taught
Q Running with a Christ centered focus!
Q Team unity and goal setting for the individual runner!
Q Academic Success! Why great runners need to put academics first! We check grades each week to make sure each runner is meeting
school academic expectations. Cross Country rules and scoring
Q Nutrition habits and time management for the high school runner. RACE TACTICS!
Q Running Logs: Why have one? Runners will learn to keep track of their progress throughout their running career.
Q Running Shoes: Does it matter?
Q Handling Success in Stride: Runners will learn how to develop a game plan for winning on and off the cc course!
Q The importance of rest for the runner.
Q Hill Training techniques. Warm-up and Cool down techniques
Q Running games: How to make practice fun. Coach Minnis will share his favorite running games that help make running a blast! New
games for the 2009 season will be taught!
Q Speed drills and Tempo Runs: Why they are beneficial.
Q Pyramid Theory: What is it and are their different versions? It is a training model to use to build your season upon and yes there are
different pyramid models to follow.
Q Mental toughness: Why every great runner has always had the mental edge over his or her competition. We will look at how you can
develop a mental game plan in order to overcome personal fears before meets.
Q Where do runners go after high school in America? I will teach runners about the different possibilities for runners that want to run after
high school and college.
Q How to run for the glory of God verses the glory of self.
Parents and Runners,
For the past eight years I have coached runners in Kentucky. I have hosted running camps in Bardstown, Louisville and Ashland,
Kentucky. My camps have been a place where runners could mentally and physically prepare for the cross country season. Each year
I have been blessed to have guest coaches and athletes who have shared their knowledge of running at my camps. This year runners
will be able to not only prepare mentally and physically for their sport of running but also spiritually as our camp will have a Christ
centered focus. Runners will not only be able to train hard at our camp but also be able to spend quality time in group devotions as
they learn about the “race of life”. Runners will learn how they can run with the purpose of representing Christ in a way that honors
Him in all they do in the “race of life”.
See you at the starting line!
Dennis Minnis
Past Camp Champions
2002 1.1 Mile Race @ Bernard Keene Cross Country Course in Bardstown, KY.
Middle School Boys: Matt Phelps 8th grade: Nelson Co. 7:34
High School Girls: Megan Cheek 9th grade: Nelson Co. 8:05
Cross Runners Running Camp: EST: 2009. 3
Middle School Girls: Amber Jewell 8th grade: Nelson Co. 9:16
Elementary Boys: Kyle Fenwick 3rd grade: Nelson Co. 9:56
Was a member of the North Oldham Middle School State Championship team in 2005!
2003 All races held at Bernard Keene Cross Country Course in Bardstown, KY. Two Camps were held in 2003
High School Division 2.9 miles
Boys: Greg Sterns: Nelson Co 19:23
Girls: Millie Heil: Nelson Co. 24:43 2 Time Cross Country State Qualifier
Middle School Division 1.4 Miles
Boys: Shawn Figg: Nelson Co. 9:04
Girls: Jordan Skaggs: Spencer Co. 9:25 Regional Runner-up Girls Class A Region 2 2003
Elementary Division 1.4 Miles
Boys: Jacob Bivens: Nelson 10:08 Ranked 13th in KY in 2003!
Girls: Chelsey Talley: Spencer Co. 10:41 Elementary State Champion in 2003!
2004 All races held at Bernard Keene Cross Country Course in Bardstown, KY. Two camps were held in 2004!
High School Division 2.9 miles
Boys: Daniel Bauder: PRP 18:28 3 Time State Qualifier in AAA Cross Country!
Girls: Kiara Watts: PRP 22:27 AAA State Qualifier in 2004!
1.1 Mile Race
Middle School Davison
Boys: Jacob Bolus: Conway 7:15 23rd at Middle School State Championships 2005!
Girls: Brittany Shain: Nelson Co. 9:14
Elementary School Division
Boys: Kyle Fenwick: Nelson Co. 7:12 Top 50 at Elementary State Title: Twice!
Girls: Tiara Watts: Jefferson Co. 8:49
2005 All 1500 Meter races held at Maryville Elementary School. Three Camps were held in 2005!
Girls 1500 Meter Championships
High School: Annie Wiggington-Nelson Co. 6:46
Middle School: Hannah Summitt-Maryville 7:31
Elementary: Courtney Bloom-Maryville 8:12
Middle School: Derrick Jones Zoneton Middle 6:16
Elementary: Brandon Goeing Maryville 6:19 Ranked 6th in Boys Elementary in 2005!
2006 All 1 Mile Races on the Zoneton Middle School Property: Four Camps were held in 2006!
Girls High School: Betsy Hines: North Bullitt 6:11 2 Time State Qualifier in Cross Country!
Boys High School: Alex Bettag: Desales 5:36.62 All Area 3 Senior Team in Jefferson Co!
Girls Middle School: Teal Wigginton: Dorthy Sares 7:07.62
Boys Middle School: Brandon Goeing: Maryville 5:53 Top 55 at State in 2006!
Girls Elementary: Tor Wigginton: Dorthy Sares 6:49.34 Top 50 at State in 2006!
Boys Elementary: Kyle Pursley: Maryville 6:13 Top 40 at State in 2006!
2007 All 1500 Meter races held at the Maryville CC Course: Three Camps were held in 2007!
Girls High School: Teal Wigginton 5:59.15 2007 Maryville Triple Crown Open Division Champion!
Boys High School: Derrick Jones 5:03.18 Three year camp veteran! North Bullitt Track Runner!
Girls Middle School: Tori Wigginton 6:08.02 46th place at the Girls Middle School State Championships!
Boys Middle School: Kyle Pursley 5:49.25 5th place at Elementary State Championships!
Girls Elementary: Courtney LaForest 6:27.40 64th place at the Girls Elementary State Championships!
Boys Elementary: Dallas Ochsenbein 6:00.36 2nd place at Paul Dunbar Invitational!
Open Adult Race: Coach Dennis Minnis 5:48.36 I finished the cc season alive and well!
2008 All 1500 Meter races held @ Maryville CC Course: Two Camps were held in 2008!
Girls High School: 48 Brittany Bloyd 6:08 Beth Haven 48 th @ Class A State Championships 21:24.41
Girls Middle School: Chelsey Slayton 6:05 2008 Triple Crown Champion: Hite Inv. Champion!
Boys Middle Schools: Kyle Pursley 5:39 2008 Triple Crown Champion All Area 4 Middle School Team
Boys Elementary: Dallas Ochsenbien 5:51 2008 Triple Crown Champion All Area 4 Elementary Team
Cross Runners Running Camp: EST: 2009. 4