Youth Cross Country Training Locations
The Brocaw Blazers have three practice sites in the Kansas City area including Stoll Park for the Johnson County area, English Landing for the Northland area and Longview CC for the Lee's Summit and Blue Springs areas. We also have several practice sites throughout the state of Kansas.
Athletes are encouraged to attend as many practices as possible. What makes membership in the Brocaw Blazers unique is that, unlike most competitive sports, attendance at practices and meets is optional. This flexibility is especially beneficial for those involved in youth cross country.
Don't worry if you miss the first practice(s) in your area; you are welcome to join the team at any point during the season.
Practices typically last around 50-60 minutes and are not mandatory. For more details on times and contact information, check the location specifics.
Always remember to bring drinking water to practices, especially during cross country training sessions!
Kansas City Area & More!
Johnson County - Stoll Park
Kansas City Northland Area -English Landing in Parkville
Kansas City Northland Area -English Landing in Parkville
Brocaw Blazers practice locations will be at Stoll Park on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 5:30PM, meeting in the northern most parking lot next to the shelter house. Youth cross country practices are typically held on Sundays at 4:00PM. Starting in October, we will also add an additional Thursday practice.
After their high school season concludes, all Johnson County high school athletes will gather for cross country training on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 4:00PM at Stoll Park.
For more information contact:
Coach Ramsey at (913) 489-9821.
Kansas City Northland Area -English Landing in Parkville
Kansas City Northland Area -English Landing in Parkville
Kansas City Northland Area -English Landing in Parkville
Practices for the Brocaw Blazers youth cross country team will typically take place at English Landing in Parkville. Regular cross country training sessions are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00PM. Starting around October 1st, additional practices will be held on Wednesday and Sunday. Until then, Sunday practices will occur at Stoll Park at 4:00PM.
Please note that practice locations may change from time to time, so if you're attending for the first time, it's best to contact Coach Maynor to confirm the current location.
For more information contact:
Coach Mat Maynor at (816) 721-3499.
Lee's Summit Area - Longview Community College
Kansas City Northland Area -English Landing in Parkville
Lee's Summit Area - Longview Community College
All Brocaw Blazers practice locations will be at Longview Community College at 5:30PM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. An additional weekly youth cross country training practice will be held on Thursdays starting in October. We will gather at the far east side of the recreation center parking lot.
Sunday practices will take place at Stoll Park at 4:00PM unless otherwise noted. All high school athletes will meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 4:00PM once their high school season concludes for cross country training.
For more information contact:
Coach Shannon Smith at (816) 716-1908.
Wichita Area - Bel Aire Recreation Complex
Lawrence Area - CC Course at Haskell University
Lee's Summit Area - Longview Community College
Practices for the Brocaw Blazers will be held at 6:00PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, focusing on youth cross country training. Practice for the 2026 season starts on Monday, August 31st at 6:00PM at the Bel Aire Recreation Complex in Bel Aire, KS. Weekly practice locations for cross country training will be e-mailed out to participants.
For more information contact:
Coach Curtis Hernandez at (316) 258-9369 or Coach Carrington Crum at (316) 308-3452.
Lawrence Area - CC Course at Haskell University
Lawrence Area - CC Course at Haskell University
Lawrence Area - CC Course at Haskell University
Brocaw Blazers practice will be held at 5:30PM on Tuesday and Wednesday at the CC course at Haskell University. For those interested in cross country training, take Massachusetts Street south to the course. We meet on the gravel road at the top of the hill. One or two more youth cross country practice days may be scheduled later if there is enough interest.
For more information contact:
Jeanette Owens (785) 840-5362
Topeka Area - TBD
Lawrence Area - CC Course at Haskell University
Lawrence Area - CC Course at Haskell University
Brocaw Blazers practice for the Topeka area will be held at 5:30PM on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sunday practices will be at 4:00PM. Please note that these dates and times will change as we move into October.
Practice will begin on Tuesday, September 8th, at 5:30PM at Frank Warren Park by the east baseball field.
For more information contact:
Coach Brett Kulp at (785) 477-4099.
Fort Scott Area - Gunn Park at Shelter # 7
Practices for the Fort Scott area will be held at Gunn Park, by the dog park at Shelter #7, starting at 5:30PM on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Practices for the 2026 season begins on Tuesday, September 8th.
For more information contact:
Coach Josh Woellhof at (417) 483-9356 or
Sam Davenport at (620) 644-8374.
Manhattan Area - First Practice at Anneburg Park, Shelter # 1
Practices for the Manhattan area will be held in Manhattan on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday at 5:30PM. Practices start Labor Day, Monday, September 7th at Anneburg Park, Shelter # 1 at 5:30PM.
For more information contact:
Coach Trish Moore at (612) 619-9118 or
Tim Sigle at (785) 532-9399
Hays Area - TBD
Hays Area - TBD
Practices for the Hays area will be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at 5:30PM. Practices for the 2026 season begins on Wednesday, September 9th.
For more information contact:
Coach Daniel Little at (785) 851-1857 or
Brie Zimmerman at (785) 650-1017.