LTCC’s cross country program has its first full team
The Tahoe Daily Tribune highlights the third-year program under head coach Conor Wells
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – After its start in 2023, Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) has its first full men's team competing this year, with hopes for a full women's team in the future. Coach Conor Wells said, "Starting from scratch is something so different and so exciting… we're looking forward to competing as a full team."
Wells started coaching cross country at LTCC two years ago, growing the team from four to 12 athletes. He previously attended a community college himself at American River College, then transferring to Chico State.
Wells has a master's in biomechanics and kinesiology, which plays a major part in how he trains his athletes. "I was really a student of the sport," he said. "I try to bring that proven scientific research for workouts, and have answers for why they're doing different workouts."
The team has gone through major transitions—not just a change in team size and who their coach was, but also in the space they used to train. Earlier this year, the team got a new space to train in, including treadmills, weights and a ping-pong table.
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