Bio

Dick Moss has an extensive competitive and coaching background and as a runner with powerhouse University of Wisconsin in the mid-70’s, he was a three-time Big-Ten Champion in the 600m and 800m and an All-American/NCAA Champion in the distance-medley relay. He was also a member of the Canadian National team and a winner of the 1976 Olympic Trials in the 800m.

A Level-3 (Performance-Level) coach in both the distance and hurdle events, he founded Sudbury’s Track North Athletic Club in 1981 and was the head coach of the Laurentian XC/Track teams for over 20 years. A former Ontario Track and Field Association Coach of the Year, his club athletes have won over 30 medals in OFSAA XC and track competition, medalled at U SPORTS and national Junior and Senior Championships and competed internationally for a number of Canadian national teams.

He has written two eBooks on running  (Tricks of the Trade for Middle Distance, Distance and Cross-Country Running, and Tricks of the Trade for the Sprints, Hurdles & Relays)  and is the owner/editor of Physical Education Update.com, an instructional website for PE Teachers and scholastic coaches.