Solinsky would probably bring a many time All-American and high scorer at nationals in xc, indoor track, and outdoor track. That in itself would be good enough, but he also is the one that got her to that point and was flexible enough to work through her cross training, rather than just get her injured on the roads. Jerry's training works. It is that simple. You don't get roughly half the guys who train with you to 13 flat or under, with two in the 12:40s, plus two American women to 14:20s, Frerichs to medals, multiple American records, without knowing what you are doing. The training is crazy seeming in its high quality volume, but for those who can stay healthy it is remarkably successful, and Solinsky (unlike Jerry) could adapt it to meet Valby's needs.
Ben Thomas is in his fourth season at Oregon, serving as an associate head coach and leading the men’s cross country and distance program. He joined the UO coaching