The setting:
Northern California
50-60s
Rain a few days a week; not much the two days prior.
Very high achieving academic school
The team took 2-3 weeks off after xc and is getting back into it. Problem is they all talk big but when it comes down to it, they just don't run. Even when we meet up as a team at times only a handful show. Kids have a million excuses why they can't run from too much homework, finals, no ride (I could go on here).
So what is a coach to do?