"I have never had a coach show so much faith in me. Not only have my times dropped significantly, but my mindset has transformed, and I love this sport again."

Ashlyn Devlin

I was able to have a major breakthrough in both the mile and 800 by using the mindset skills Coach Tatom taught me. By the end of the season, I, and my teammates, were running times that we didn’t think were possible for us.

Addison Gordon

Since joining Horizon Distance, I have seen a dramatic change in my times and fitness. My 1600 time dropped nearly 30 seconds from last season (6:08 to 5:45) and I dropped even more time off of my 3200 (13:18 to 12:32)."

Kendall Barrett

"We prioritized recovery, discipline, mental toughness, pre and post-race breakdowns, and so many things that other training programs would have overlooked..."

Taylor Cooksey

"His encouragement helped build my confidence, and his expectations taught me to hold myself to a higher standard. Whether it was finishing a hard workout or handling setbacks with maturity, Coach Tatom showed me what it means to be committed, resilient, and proud of myself no matter what."

Josie Kinnaman

"In my 3 years at Greenfield Central Junior High School, I knew I never had to worry about how our track and cross country teams were ran. I received raving reviews from parents and student-athletes about how he conducted the team in practices and events. "

Mark Evans (Athletic Director at Southport Middle School)

“Chris is an outstanding coach and an even better person. I always look forward to competing against him—and just as much to the conversations that come with it.”

Ben Wenning (Mt. Vernon (Fortville) Middle School XC Coach