American Fork was the team to beat in 2015. Killing it with style as they rocked the shades they finished 3rd at the Utah State Meet, 4th at NXN Southwest Regional & 2nd at NXN 2015. Having a solid team leader in returner Casey Clinger was a key ingredient to American Fork's success. In 2015, Clinger was the Utah State Champ, NXN Southwest Regional Champ & the NXN 2015 National Champ. With three returners coming back this season there is no doubt American Fork is looking to repeat as the NXN Champions. The team may want to keep their shades on, for the 2016 season is looking very bright for American Fork.
Top Returners:
Casey Clinger, SR
-This is the man to beat in 2016 as he placed 1st at Utah State XC Championship, Nike Cross Nationals Southwest Regional & NXN 2015. He owns a 14:42.00 5K XC PB, 14:47.50 3 Mile XC PB, 8:50.70 3200m PB, 4:07.52 1600m PB & 1:52.92 800m PB.
Casey Clinger, SR
-This is the man to beat in 2016 as he placed 1st at Utah State XC Championship, Nike Cross Nationals Southwest Regional & NXN 2015. He owns a 14:42.00 5K XC PB, 14:47.50 3 Mile XC PB, 8:50.70 3200m PB, 4:07.52 1600m PB & 1:52.92 800m PB.
Mckay Johns, SR
-In 2015, he placed 32nd at Utah State XC Championship, 19th at Nike Cross Nationals Southwest Regional & 31st at NXN 2015. He owns a 15:08.30 5K XC PB, 15:05.20 3 Mile XC PB, 9:05.52 3200m PB, 4:08.77 1600m PB & 1:53.99 800m PB.
Patrick Parker, SR
-In 2015, he placed 9th at Utah State XC Championship, 73rd at Nike Cross Nationals Southwest Regional & 47th at NXN 2015. He owns a 15:48.50 5K XC PB, 15:10.20 3 Mile XC PB, 9:04.51 3200m PB, 4:08.35 1600m PB & 1:53.48 800m PB.
-In 2015, he placed 51st at Utah State XC Championship & 12th at Foot Locker West Regional. He owns a 17:09.00 5K XC PB, 16:01.50 3 Mile XC PB, 10:30.02 3200m PB & 4:53.01 1600m PB.
-He owns a 17:55.00 5K XC PB, 16:28.50 3 Mile XC PB, 10:30.02 3200m PB & 4:50.54 1600m PB.
Carson Clinger, SO
-He owns a 17:31.10 5K XC PB, 16:41.30 3 Mile XC PB, 10:05.41 3200m PB & 4:34.22 1600m PB.
-He owns a 17:31.10 5K XC PB, 16:41.30 3 Mile XC PB, 10:05.41 3200m PB & 4:34.22 1600m PB.
Q & A with head coach Timo Mostert - American Fork, Utah
How long have you coached at American Fork?
This will be my 19th year at AF; 29th overall.
What is your meet schedule this fall?
SAT.AUG.27 GRASS RELAYS @WESTLAKE 8:00AM
TUES. AUG.30 PRE-REGION IV @WESTLAKE 7:00PM
SAT.SEPT.10th WASATCH INVITE(BOYS) 8:00 AM
TUES. AUG.30 PRE-REGION IV @WESTLAKE 7:00PM
SAT.SEPT.10th WASATCH INVITE(BOYS) 8:00 AM
SAT.SEPT.17 VIKING INVITE (PG) 8:00 AM
FRI.SEPT.23 NEBO INVITE @ SALEM HILLS(BOYS)3:00PM
FRI.OCT.7 REGION IV CHAMPIONSHIPS @ WESTLAKE 3:30PM
WED.OCT.19 STATE CHAMPS AT SUGARHOUSE PARK 1:30 PM
SAT.NOV.5 PRE-FOOTLOCKER INVITE @ AFHS 9:00 AM
TH-SU.NOV.17-20 NXN-SW REGIONALS@ CASA GRANDE, AZ. 10:00AM
TH-SU.DEC.1-4 NIKE CROSS-NATIONALS @ PORTLAND,OR. 10:00AM
TH-SU.DEC.1-4 FOOTLOCKER WEST @ WALNUT,CA. 8:00AM
FRI.SEPT.23 NEBO INVITE @ SALEM HILLS(BOYS)3:00PM
FRI.OCT.7 REGION IV CHAMPIONSHIPS @ WESTLAKE 3:30PM
WED.OCT.19 STATE CHAMPS AT SUGARHOUSE PARK 1:30 PM
SAT.NOV.5 PRE-FOOTLOCKER INVITE @ AFHS 9:00 AM
TH-SU.NOV.17-20 NXN-SW REGIONALS@ CASA GRANDE, AZ. 10:00AM
TH-SU.DEC.1-4 NIKE CROSS-NATIONALS @ PORTLAND,OR. 10:00AM
TH-SU.DEC.1-4 FOOTLOCKER WEST @ WALNUT,CA. 8:00AM
How has summer training gone for your team? What do you focus on during the summer months?
Summer has gone well. We had a great high altitude camp in July, and most of the boys have been really consistent in their Summer mileage. Our focus is on a big aerobic base in the Summer.
Which athletes do you see as the probable top five this season?
Casey Clinger(12) - State Champion, NXN Champion, 4:07, 8:50
McKay Johns(12) - 31st at NXN, 4:09, 9:10
Patrick Parker(12) - 9th at State, 47th at NXN, 4:07, 9:05
Carson Clinger(10) - 16:45 XC, 4:34,10:05
Dalton Brems(10) - 16:39 XC, 4:37, 10:01
Who are your team captains or leaders and what stands out about them as examples for the rest of their teammates?
Casey, McKay, and Patrick are our Senior team captains. They work extremely hard, and try to pull the rest of the team with them.
Who are some new faces who will make an impact on your team this year? (i.e. freshmen, transfers, runners who have improved a lot)
Remains to be seen.
What are some staple workouts your team does during the season?
3X 1 Mile, 4X1200, 5X1000, and 2 mile power runs.
What will be the biggest reason why your team is successful this season?
What we did in June, July, and August.
What will be the biggest obstacle or challenge facing your team this season?
Our youth and inexperience. We only have 4 boys on the team with more than 1 year experience in XC out of only 27 boys on our roster.
How would you describe your team's culture?
We try to be a family, with each athlete supporting each other.
What are your top three goals for the team this fall?
Stay Healthy.
Improve our times from last year.
Win State, SW Regionals, and NXN.
Top Returning 5K Times from 2015 Cross Country Season
| 3* | American Fork (UT) | 275 | ||
| 1) Casey Clinger | 14:42.00 | 1 | ||
| 2) Mckay Johns | 15:18.00 | 44 | ||
| 3) Patrick Parker | 15:48.50 | 230 | ||
| Average Time: 15:16.17 Total Time: 45:48.50 1-3 Split: 1:06.50 | ||||
*American Fork is ranked 3rd in the nation.
Top Returning 3M Times from 2015 Cross Country Season
| 80* | American Fork (UT) | 3002 | ||
| 1) Casey Clinger | 14:47.50 | 25 | ||
| 2) Patrick Parker | 15:10.20 | 101 | ||
| 3) Cole Phillippi | 16:01.50 | 723 | ||
| 4) Mckay Johns | 16:09.90 | 891 | ||
| 5) Ben Carson | 16:28.50 | 1262 | ||
| Average Time: 15:43.52 Total Time: 1:18:37.60 1-5 Split: 1:41.00 | ||||
| 6) Dalton Brems | 16:39.70 | 1486 | ||
| 7) Carson Clinger | 16:41.30 | 1526 | ||
*American Fork is ranked 80th in the nation.
Top Returning 3200m Times from 2016 Track Season
| 22* | American Fork (UT) | 979 | ||
| 1) Casey Clinger | 8:50.70 | 2 | ||
| 2) Patrick Parker | 9:04.51 | 8 | ||
| 3) Mckay Johns | 9:10.43 | 16 | ||
| 4) Carson Clinger | 10:05.41 | 460 | ||
| 5) Dalton Brems | 10:07.73 | 493 | ||
| Average Time: 9:27.76 Total Time: 47:18.78 1-5 Split: 1:17.03 | ||||
*American Fork is ranked 22nd in the nation.
Top Returning 1600m Times from 2016 Track Season
| 10* | American Fork (UT) | 675 | ||
| 1) Casey Clinger | 4:07.52 | 2 | ||
| 2) Patrick Parker | 4:08.35 | 3 | ||
| 3) Mckay Johns | 4:08.77 | 4 | ||
| 4) Carson Clinger | 4:34.22 | 303 | ||
| 5) Dalton Brems | 4:36.06 | 363 | ||
| Average Time: 4:18.98 Total Time: 21:34.92 1-5 Split: 28.54 | ||||
*American Fork is ranked 10th in the nation.
The top returning times were generated using the MileSplit XC Team Scores calculator found here. Teams are scored against every team in the nation.