Be a FABulous GOTR Coach! 

The impact YOU make on each girl on your team is HUGE and empowers her to achieve her own limitless potential!

Spring 2025 Important Dates

Registration Opens: January 1st

Returning Coach Kick Off/ Bag Pick Up: Sunday, February 16th 3:30-5:00pm 

New Coach Training: Saturday, February 22nd 9:30am-12:30pm             

Season Starts: Week of March 3rd

Season Ends: Week of May 5th

5K: Saturday, May 10th 

Who are GOTR coaches? Girls on the Run coaches are carefully screened volunteers who participate in an all inclusive online training, a one day training session, undergo a background check, and are certified in CPR and First Aid. Head Coaches are at least 21 years of age, and assistant coaches are 18 and older. They are moms, dads, grandmothers, teachers and students committed to changing the lives of young girls. GOTR coaches have experience working with youth, good communication skills, flexibility, strong organizational skills, the ability to recognize and help resolve conflict, and work in a partnership with other coaches.

Do coaches have to be runners? No! Anyone with a desire to work with girls of this age group, who believes in the mission of Girls on the Run, and inspires others to do the same are encouraged to coach a team!

Can you describe a typical session? Each session focuses on a specific issue-related topic, which is incorporated into the activities and games planned for the lesson. The coaches begin the lesson by introducing and explaining the day's topic. The girls then warm up their muscles with a brief interactive running activity or game. Then, the girls stretch and further discuss how the activity related to the topic. Next, the girls perform the workout activity, which can consist of running laps or an active game, but also integrates the topic of the day. For example, the girls may have to answer questions about the day's topic each time they complete a lap. The lesson ends with stretching, reviewing what the girls learned that day, a group cheer and a snack.

What is the time commitment? For 8/10 weeks, teams meet twice a week for 1.5 hours, we ask coaches to commit to at least one practice each week (for ten weeks). New coaches are required to attend a new coach training prior to season start, and participate in the Celebration 5K at the end of the season.

** Our teams consist of 6-16 participants that meet two times each week for 90 minutes a session led by two to four fully-trained coaches. Most sites practice 3:30-5:15pm these times are flexible with school schedule changes.

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