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SUMMER PROGRAMs
2026 Summer Cross country club
Hosted at CArtan Athletic Fields
June 8th - August 1st (8 Weeks)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
4 PM - 6 PM
Ages 10-18
$500
Great cross country seasons are built in the summer. Our Summer Cross Country Club helps athletes develop endurance, speed, and confidence through structured training and expert coaching so they are ready to compete when fall arrives.
Olympic Development Throws Camp
Hosted at CArtan Athletic Fields
June 22nd - June 26th
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 10-18
$800
Our week-long Olympic Development Throws Camp is designed for athletes ages 10–18 who want to elevate their shot put and discus performance and gain a competitive edge heading into the season. Led by Olympic and World Medalist Coach John Dagata, athletes will focus on technical mastery, strength development, and the training principles used to develop high-level throwers.
Our coaches
Founder & Coach john dagata
Coach Dagata is a renowned USATF Lead Coach with decades of experience developing world-class athletes across multiple disciplines. As a resident coach at the Olympic Training Center and a leader at top universities, he has guided Olympians, World Championship medalists, and collegiate champions. Now, his focus is on empowering the next generation of athletes through Olympian Elite—a program designed to foster excellence, discipline, and passion for sport. By combining elite-level training, mentorship, and holistic athlete development, Coach Dagata and Olympian Elite aim to help young athletes reach their full potential at the local, state, and national levels—while building the character and resilience to succeed beyond competition.
Coach Sally Hauser
Girls High School Coach
Sally Hauser is a Stanford alumna, All-American, and elite distance runner who competed professionally for Nike, bringing a deep passion for endurance training and athlete development. Currently coaching at Menlo School, she has guided numerous successful teams and athletes to achieve excellence in cross country and track. Drawing from her collegiate and professional experience, Sally brings a balance of technical expertise, individualized coaching, and genuine mentorship to every athlete she works with.
Coach Miles Bennett-smith
Girls High School Coach
Miles Bennett-Smith is a high-performance distance coach who helped lead Menlo School’s boys to the 2024 California State Championship and become the first Division V team to qualify for Nike Cross Nationals, finishing 15th in the nation. A former multi-sport athlete, state XC finalist, and Stanford graduate, he combines competitive experience with a grounded, approachable coaching style. He teaches History and Journalism at Menlo and still runs fast enough to train with — and sometimes beat — the boys he coaches.
Coach Keith larsen
Boys and Grls Youth Coach
Keith Larsen is a versatile multi-sport coach with experience leading athletes across cross country, track & field, volleyball, and middle school basketball. With a coaching style grounded in fundamentals, consistency, and athlete-first development, Keith brings steady guidance and well-rounded expertise to every team he leads. His ability to coach across disciplines reflects both his deep knowledge of sport and his commitment to helping young athletes build confidence, skill, and a love for competition.