Hill Camp was an amazing success! We hosted camp at a new location this year, and it was incredible to see everyone come together to make it such a memorable experience.
Not only did we actually get to run in the mountains, but we also enjoyed cooler temperatures, a little rain, and a beautiful sunrise run. It was a great weekend of running, adventure, and building memories together!
A huge THANK YOU to all of the parents and volunteers who made the trip and helped make Hill Camp possible. We truly couldn’t have done it without you!
📸 We’ve included a few pictures below, and you can see even more pictures in the Team App under News → Hill Camp.
Thank you again to everyone who made Hill Camp 2026 such a great success!
ABOUT THE TEAM:
Scenic Route Sports and Texas Surge Cross Country is the largest home school cross country program in west Texas. Texas Surge cross country program reguarly fields between 35 and 50 Junior High and High School athletes. Scenic Route Sports and Texas Surge has certified, educated, cross country coaches providng a superior home school cross country program. Scenic Route Sports is a 501(c)(3) youth sports organization in Lubbock, Texas, providing affordable and accessible athlete programs for children from homeschool, charter, and private school backgrounds. As a leading homeschool sports organization, we focus on creating inclusive opportunities for all young athletes to participate, develop skills, and grow in their favorite sports. In addition to athlete programs, we offer coach training to ensure high-quality guidance and support for every team and player. Our mission is to champion youth access to sports and build a thriving community for athletes and coaches alike. We provide sports camps, cross country camps, homeschool sports programs, and athletic opportunities specifically designed for homeschool students and families. We serve charter schools, homeschool communities, and private schools that do not have access to organized sports teams. Our programs include Cross Country, Track and Field, Weightlifting, and Volleyball. Our coaches are experienced, trained, and sport-certified professionals who bring both knowledge and passion to each program. They are certified specifically in the sports they coach, ensuring athletes receive high-quality instruction, skill development, and mentorship in a positive and competitive environment. All of our board members have a sports or medical background.
Texas Surge Cross Country is one of the largest cross country teams in west Texas. We are a middle school and high school cross-country program based in Lubbock, Texas, that focuses on developing distance runners through team culture, competitive training, and consistent race experience. We compete in meets across west Texas, and the team provides opportunities for middle and high-school runners to sharpen their endurance, race strategy, and mental toughness. We welcome homeschoolers, charter school athletes, and private school athletes who do not have access to cross country teams.
Melissa Doss has been the head coach of cross country for 4 years and an assistant coach for 2 years. If you want to read more about her credentials and certifications, take a look at our coaches page. You can contact Coach Melissa at dosstroop@gmail.com or 817-723-6996 if you have any questions.
TEXAS SURGE CROSS COUNTRY REGISTRATION
STEP ONE: Attend one of the following online information sessions:
July 27th or August 3rd for an October 17th or 24th state meet
6th through 12th grades
Practices
3-day minimum for beginners (9 to 15 miles per week)
Monday 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM – Various parks (start time depends on mileage, some groups will start at 4:15 as the season progresses, end time of 6:00 PM)
Wednesday 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM – Usually at Jan Jennings Park, with about 4 late September/October Wednesdays at LCU
Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM, usually at Frank Higginbotham Park
Athletes who have worked up to 20 or more miles per week over the summer will need to run 4 to 6 days per week.
Hill Camp, summer mileage, and state meet are preferred for varsity athletes
Please check with Coach Melissa regarding the additional varsity practice schedule.
Important Dates
Hill Camp – Sacramento, New Mexico @ Pine Springs Christian Camp
This year’s tentative meet schedule (Usually 7 AM to Noon) for reference. This year’s coming soon.
August 29th – Big Spring(Partial Team)
September 12 – LCU
September 26 – Mae Simmons
October 3 – LCU
October 10th – Canyon
October 24th – Texas Homeschool State Cross Country Championship for all athletes in grades 6th and up (no qualifying standard)
Summer Running
Complete the summer mileage, in addition to the team (Track/Trail) workouts, for those who want to do their general preparation before the season begins these will be posted starting in May for the following summer
