2012 Wide Open Coaching Clinic -- cross country and speed development. The clinic will be held from
Through classroom lecture, Q&A , and "Learn By Doing" sessions, our experienced coaches will cover topics such as training for cross country, core work, speed development, running form, creating workouts, and distance running in general.
Our presenters will be Stan Narewski (Five time National Coach of the Year); Steve Dudley (Head Coach at Mississippi State University); and other great coaches from around the southeast.
Cost: $50 (Lunch included*).
*A cookout will be held at 5:30 as part of the Wide Open Cross Country Camp activities. Coaches are welcome to attend the cookout for an additional charge of $12).
You can learn more about our clinic as well register at www.wideopencamps.com. On-site registration and check-in will begin at 11 AM August 9th.
We hope you and your entire staff will join us for this entertaining and educational event.
Taylor Narewski, Camp Director, Wide Open Camps and Clinics, 205.914.2507
(Posted June 7, 2012)
Several North Carolina coaches probably know longtime coach Bob Jenkins of Rock Hill, SC.
Latest news on Coach Jenkins - SCrunners.com.
Earlier stories on Jenkins:
May 9, 2012 - York (SC) Enquirer-Herald
May 15, 2009 - SCrunners.com
2005 article - USTFccca.org
(Posted May 15, 2012)
Charlotte Latin School Pole Vault Camp -- June 18-22.
Time: 9am-12:00pm. Charlotte Latin School Pole Vault Camp is designed to teach students the proper skills and techniques necessary to learn to the sport of pole vaulting with an emphasis on each of the following areas: safety, goal-setting, fitness and sportsmanship. The camp is open to all students ages 12 and older, as well as to all ability levels including those who have never vaulted before. The five day session will teach students proper pole vault technique, drills, training, how to prepare a competitive event, equipment selection, mental aspects and video analysis. Campers will need to bring a vaulting pole, running shoes, track spikes, sun screen and dress appropriately for outdoor activity. Price: $170.00. For information contact Coach Bill Halverson (619) 813-0850 and/or eaglevaultclub@yahoo.com and/or Carolyn Richardson, Charlotte Latin School (704) 846-1100 and/or crichardson@charlottelatin.org
(Posted May 7, 2012)
The 2012 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools area cross country scheduling meeting will be
Monday, May 7 at 6:30 pm at Providence HS in Room 215 (same room as usual). Meet Directors: contact Coach Kurt Niedenzu,
BillemanNC@aol.com to make sure your meet and date gets on the master list.
(Posted May 4, 2012)
USATF Level I Coaching Ed School June 17-18 in Greensboro
Coaching Education Opportunity
USATF Level Level 1 Coaching Education School
Presented by Gill Athletics
Date: June 17-18, 2012
Location: University of North Carolina Greensboro
Jarrell Lecture Hall Jackson Library
Building #39
Map.
This Event Follows the NSSF Outdoor Nationals Which Conclude on the June 16.
This is a two day school per schedule below.
School Director: Andrew Allden 919-619-3426 & aacoaching@aol.com.
For more information log on to:
www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/ or check the following:
USATF Level I Coaching Ed School | Scholarship Application
(Posted Apr. 29, 2012)
NCHSAA may consider national certification of coaches
(4/29) - N&O
(Posted Apr. 26, 2012)
Story on a Hall of Fame starter. - DyeStat.com
(Posted Apr. 22, 2012)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and surrounding schools' coaches are reminded of the
2012 Cross Country scheduling meeting scheduled for Monday, May 7 at 6:30pm at Providence HS in Room 215 (same room as usual).
(Posted Apr. 19, 2012)
Coaching Position: Marvin Ridge High School - Marvin Ridge is looking for assistant coaches in the throwing events, as well as sprints and hurdles, for the 2012-2013 school year. Marvin Ridge has an extremely supportive administration and is located in a community that fully supports track & field. Opportunities to further coaching education and certifications are fully funded through our program. Assistant football coaching positions and teaching positions may also be available. Please contact Cameron Starr if you are interested.
Cameron.starr@ucps.k12.nc.us,
704-989-4296
(Posted Apr. 11, 2012)
This item is several months old, but I stumbled across it for the first time while looking for something else:
Track And Field Holds Seventh Annual Odd Objects Throw - WinthropEagles.com
Might be a good itea for a fundraiser ...or at least a fun day for the team. (Roped-off throwing sector highly recommended; Helmets and hardhats optional.)
(Posted April 9, 2012)
Triad vault club will host a pole vault clinic at there indoor facility at 1811 Baker Rd, High point NC, Sunday 9:00-5:00, 4/22/2012. This camp will be geared for the beginning vaulter, to help introduce them to things they can do to help them jump higher at there conference meets. Girls
Should 8'6" are under, boys 12'0" lunch included, coaches and parents welcome. Space is limited so if you are interested email
vanhall@bellsouth.net cost 100.00
Pole vault pit for sale size 20'x23'x26". This pit was built by protex in January has been used by two athletes twice a week weather cover included, never been out doors dark red and light gray red weather cover pit retails for 14000.00 your price 9500.00. Respond if interested to vanhall@bellsouth.net
(Posted April 4, 2012)
Job posting:
Director of Cross Country, Track and Field/Head Coach of Men's and Women's Track &Field at UNC - Chapel Hill
(USTFCCA.org)
Earlier story: Coach Dennis Craddock to retire after 27 years at UNC (3/15) - TarHeelBlue.com
(Posted March 26, 2012)
April Smith (assistant coach at ASU) will be conducting a clinic for Discus and Shot Put on Sunday, April 15 at Polk County High. Email Scott Harding,
sharding@polkschools.org for more information.
(Posted February 25, 2012)
Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines, NC will host it's first pole vault clinic on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 9am-3pm weather permitting. Fees can be paid the day of the event by check or cash.
Cost is $75 per child and will include lunch. All proceeds benefit the track and field program of Pinecrest High School.
Novice jumpers would be exposed to several drills to help their technique and would leave with a basic understanding of pole carry, handhold, run up to include steps from their 3, 4, and 5 step, and basic straight pole jumping. This would allow them to safely compete at least on a novice level. They will be sent home with their handhold and steps to give to their coaches.
Intermediate and Advanced Jumpers will confirm the above skills from longer run ups and be exposed to drills that promote a better plant, inversion, jumping over their hands, and clearing a crossbar.
Athletes: Please bring your poles, tape, spikes, a water bottle, and running shoes.
The Southern Pines/Pinehurst area is known for it's incredible golf and Pinehurst #2 the home of the 2014 US Men's and Women's Open. Parents can bring their children, play a round of golf or visit some of the renowned shopping and dining in the immediate area. A short drive away is North Carolina's pottery highway or Fayetteville, the home to Ft. Bragg and the Airborne and Special Operations Museum.
Coaches are LTC (ret) Jim Reed and Coach Nick Benton
contact: Coach Reed at 910-603-0116 or reedj007@yahoo.com for more information.
(Posted February 24, 2012)
Jordan High School is looking for a non-conference track meet during the week of 4/16/12 - 4/20/12. Please contact Coach Starkey @ christopher.starkey@dpsnc.net 919-560-3912 ext.12812 if you are interested.
(Posted February 15, 2012)
Saturday - February 25, 2012 -- 4th Annual Wildcat Throwers Camp -- East Chapel Hill HS
(A camp focused on the fundamentals of the high school shot put and discus throw).
9:30 am to 12:30 pm. At the East Chapel Hill Track.
The event is open to all high school track athletes and coaches.
Fee: $10 per athlete, no charge for coaches and parents.
This is our 4th annual camp focusing on teaching the fundamentals of the shot put and discus throw. Camp is design for all level of throwers, from the beginner to advanced, and we will cover the power-throw, disc spin, shot spin and the shot glide as well as various drills and techniques. We are pleased to announced that Coach Jeff Gorski, a national level throws coach, will be at the camp to work with the athletes. At the conclusion of the camp, we will have a throws-only practice-meet.
If interested or you would like more information, please contact Coach Jason Reese (e-mail: jreese@aicpa.org or call or text 919.357.6649)
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Orange High School in Hillsborough, NC is looking for a throws coach and a pole vault coach. Contact Sarah Roberts at sroberts1129@gmail.com for more information. Orange HS Track
(Posted February 8, 2012)
Lake Norman High School in Mooresville is seeking a throws coach paid as an assistant. Please contact either Kathleen Scott at kmertes@iss.k12.nc.us. Or call at 704-799-8555.
(Posted February 7, 2012)
Southeast Guilford HS is looking for one, two, or three teams that would love to run on Wednesday, March 7 or Monday, April 23. Would consider traveling, but would prefer to host. If you are interested in running on these dates, please contact Coach Tyre at Southeast Guilford at tyrea@gcsnc.com or coachtyre@hotmail.com. You may also contact Coach Tyre at 336-674-4300 before 8:45 AM or after 2:25 PM or on his cell phone at 252-230-7078.
(Posted February 3, 2012)
Queens University of Charlotte, an NCAA Division II affiliate, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Head Coach, Men's & Women's Cross Country and Track & Field.
Info |
Complete posting |
More.
(Posted February 1, 2012)
Coaches, We are in need of a certified athletic trainer for the 2012 NCHSAA Indoor State Meet to be held Feb. 11 at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Compensation - $150.00 for the day.
Contact me ASAP if you know someone whis interested.
DePaul Mittman, NCTCCCA Executive Director, NCHSAA State Meet Director.
depaulmittman@bellsouth.net
336-255-3403.
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Bishop McGuinness HS is looking for a track meet to attend the week of April 2-5. We can not host one that week due to soccer and lacrosse home games. If you have a home meet and can accomodate us coming to your place please let me know. You can contact me at rysteelers@aol.com or 336-407-6713. Thanks, Robert Youtz.
(Posted January 27, 2012)
Southwest Guilford and Southeast Guilford are hosting Last Chance Invitational Polar Bear Meets the week of January 30. Southwest Guilford will be hosting on Monday January 30 at 4:00 PM and Southeast Guilford on Wednesday, February 1 at 4:30 PM. To enter the Southwest meet, please contact Charlie Brown at
brownc12@gcsnc.com. To enter the Southeast meet, please contact Alton Tyre at tyrea@gcsnc.com and coachtyre@hotmail.com. You may also contact him at 252 230-7078. Please make contact before coming to either of these meets.
(Posted January 21, 2012)
An NCHSAA Rules Clinic for Track and Field Coaches will be held at Polk County High School on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 6:00pm.
For more information: J. Alan Peoples (828)817-1594.
(Posted January 16, 2012)
Coaches, seeing your athletes on the lists of qualifiers does NOT mean they are entered into the state meet! NCrunners.com has posted a page to help to explain the State Meet registration process:
Entering the NCHSAA State Meets
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Cross Country Coaches: The Providence Invitational, scheduled for August 25th at McAlpine Park in Charlotte, will once again be limited to 40 teams. As of today, 21 teams have already reserved slots. Check the meet web page for info on the meet.
(Posted January 15, 2012)
The deadline for schools to submit nominations for the female Toby Webb Coach of the Year award has been extended to January 31, 2012. Info on NCHSAA.org
(Posted January 9, 2012)
4th Annual Metro Knoxville Coaches' Track Clinic
Saturday, February 4, at Hardin Valley Academy, Knoxville, TN.
Tentative schedule:
9:00-9:35:
Session A: Tony Cosey on preparing high school runners for the steeplechase.
Session B: Denise Wood on explosive strength training for sprints and throws
9:45-10:20:
Session A: Tim Mack on drills for pole vaulters
Session B: Mick Larrabee on dynamic warmup for sprints and distance runners
10:30-12:00:
Pete Rea on adapting a Lydiard training model for the high school athlete
12:00-1:00:
Lunch
1:00-conclusion:
Tim Mack Indoor Pole Vault Invitational
That's three U.S. Olympians on board, including a Gold Medalist!
Pete Rea is the head coach at ZAP Fitness in NC and has a killer session on adapting Lydiard for high school training.
I will have a flyer out this week when times are confirmed. As with last year, we'd appreciate pre-registration. Cost will again be $25, and checks should go to KIL Coaches.
Coach Allen Etheridge, Oak Ridge HS. Email.
(Posted January 3, 2012)
Thursday, Jan. 5th 5:00 - 7:30 pm. King, NC. Vaulthouse Pole Vault Clinic on Safety. To Prevent injuries because if incorrect coaching. Lower back pain which can lead to stress fracture. Shoulder pain which can lead to torn rotator cuff. Details on Webpage. Contact Coach Morell 336-392-5708 esmhome@bellsouth.net
(Posted January 3, 2012)
We are looking for possible middle school meets in Northwest NC. If interested please email Randy McDonough at coachmac60@hotmail.com.
(Submitted by Coach McDonough.)
(Posted November 3, 2011)
Asheville School
is looking for a Pole Vault coach to work w/ about 3-5 athletes. The work could start as early as now and would be dependent on your schedule through
the winter and spring. We have excellent facilities to be used throughout the winter. We are waiting to purchase new PV equipment until we have a coach. If interested, please reply/contact:
Randy Ashley, wrashley@hotmail.com or (828)280-0439.
(Posted November 1, 2011)
Indoor Track Information: Reminders and New Procedures - from the NCHSAA. This document includes the Qualifying Standards for the 2012 State 1-A/2-A/3-A and the 4-A Indoor Championships.
(Submitted by DePaul Mittman.)
(Posted October 31, 2011)
One week until the 1st East Coast edition of John Godina's World Throws Center Coaches Phase 1 class. Join John (3 time World shot put champion) in beautiful Chapel Hill, NC at the height of fall color and the time to gear up for helping your athletes during indoor & outdoor seasons! Sunday, Nov 6th. Go here for more info and registration.
(Submitted by Jeff Gorski.)
(Posted October 31, 2011)
Milligan College is once again honored to host 2011 World Championships Shot Put Silver Medalist Dylan Armstrong of Canada. Fresh off his silver medal in Daegu, Korea, Armstrong won the gold medal for Canada at the Pan Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexico on Tuesday night. I've included a recent story on Armstrong's Pan Am win.
Now that we're a week out, I wanted to share a little more specific information on the event:
DATE: November 2, 2011
SITE: Athlete Clinic - Anglin Field/The M Training Loop (behind the Milligan baseball field); Mingle with Dylan/BBQ Dinner/Coaches Clinic - Fireside Lounge (Student Center)
TIME: Athlete Clinic 4:30pm - 6:30pm; Mingle with Dylan/BBQ Dinner 6:45pm - 7:30pm; Coaches Clinic 7:30pm - 9:30pm
COST: Athlete Clinic - Free; Coaches Clinic - 65.00 per adult/parent/coach and includes dinner (Free to Clinic Athletes)
COACHES CLINIC LINE-UP:
Dylan Armstrong (World Championship Silver Medalist) - Life as a Professional Athlete
Meg Stone (Olympian and NCAA Record Holder) - Identifying Shot Put Talent
Daniel Corriher (Milligan Throws Coach) - The Glide/The Spin
More details.
To register for the event, e-mail Milligan throws coach Daniel Corriher at DECorriher@milligan.edu or Chris Layne (Milligan Head Coach) at CCLayne@milligan.edu.
(Posted October 26, 2011)
Revised info for the 11th Annual NC Track/Cross Country Coaches Clinic, in Greensboro January 6-7, has been emailed. New sessions for 2012 are:
1. Training the Female Distance Runner
2. Starter: Techniques and Best Practices
3. Personal Financial Literacy for Coaches: Make Money for You
4. MileSplit Meet Registration and Race Tab Info Sessions
5. Finish Lynx Timing System Operations
For further info on the clinic, email DePaul Mittman, NCTCCCA Executive Director at depaulmittman@bellsouth.net
(Posted Oct. 24, 2011)
Metrolina Christian is looking for a Jumps Coach for the Spring. Knowledge and a background in the long jump and triple jump is preferred. It is a volunteer position. Metrolina Christian is an NCISAA 3A school and is located in Indian Trail, which is in Union County. Please contact Brett Honeycutt at brettrhoneycutt@hotmail.com if interested.
(Posted October 23, 2011)
Coaches and ADs in Mecklenburg County and surrounding counties may be interested
in the Track Scheduling Meeting (both indoor & outdoor), tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 1 in room 215 at Providence HS (same place as CC meeting and last years track meeting). If you can send meet info ahead of time to Kurt Niedenzu (BillemanNC@aol.com ) we can save some time. (Also, send names of schools that are already coming to your meet)
Also, West 4-A Regional teams are reminded about the "B race" [i.e., J.V.] on Tuesday at McAlpine at 4:30 - if only a small number of runners are there we will run boys and girls together, otherwise we will split them up and run them separately with the girls running at 5 or 4:45 - no team scores, runners will receive place card when they finish and they will look up their time on the posted times on the new result board when all runners in the race have finished - this is not a required race at all, just one last chance to run a good time in good weather.
(From Coaches Niedenzu & Touranjoe, Providence HS)
(Posted October 21, 2011)
Former Douglas Byrd track coach winning in Morocco (10/20) - Fayetteville Observer
(Posted October 14, 2011)
Halloween Vault
Sunday, October 30 - 1:00pm - 7:00pm.
Location: Ken's Korny Corn Maze, 3175 Benson Road, Garner, NC 27529.
Created By: Kinesis Dynamic Athletics.
More Info: Sunday Oct 30th Kinesis Dynamic Athletics, Ken's Korny Corn Maze, and Harvested Farms Nightmares combine to have a great Halloween weekend event that will be fun for the whole family. Dress up in your costume and head out to test your skills in the pole vault, challenge your self to conquer the mazes and if you dare, see if you can navigate the scary haunted maze at night...
Vaulters must be Current 2011 USATF members.
Early Registration (Ends Thurs Oct 27).
Athlete entry $35.00 (Covers Corn Maze entry). Haunted maze $ 7.00 (extra).
Registration Day of event $ 40.00
Spectators entry (Covers Corn Maze): Age 6 and Up $10.00; Age 3-5 $ 5.00;
Under age 3 Free with Paid Adult; Haulted Maze $17.00 (after Dark).
To register: Call 919-619-4629.
E-mail: spencer@eatsleepvault.com
go on Facebook send message with; Name, Phone, e-mail, age, PR.
(Posted October 7, 2011)
From DePaul Mittman regarding the NC Track & Field - Cross Country Coaches Association Clinic in Greensboro 1/6 & 1/7:
Coaches,
I have had a request to have a session on the Lynx timing system.
If 15 people respond that that would like to attend the session, we will include it.
Just let me know by Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2011.
DePaul Mittman
NCTCCCA Executive Director
NCHSAA State Meet Director
depaulmittman@bellsouth.net
(Posted October 5, 2011)
SC SPRINT/HURDLE COACHES CLINIC
November 18 and 19 hosted by The University of South Carolina.
**Featured speakers:
Curtis Frye - Head Coach USC & 2004 US Olympic Sprint Coach
Dion Miller - Sprint coach, Texas Tech
Ron Garner - Sprint Coach, South Carolina
Tim Langford - Head Coach Charleston Southern University
Tim Hall - Sprint Coach, Clemson University
Special Guest:
Dr. Ralph Mann - USATF Sprint/Hurdle Biomechanics, Olympic Silver Medalist-400 Hurdles
Dr. Mann is and has been an advisor for most of the US Olympic & World Championship medal winners for almost 20 years. He is world renown and is considered the premier biomechanical expert in the US. Dion Miller has coached many World, NCAA, Conference Champions and All Americans, during his career. Curtis Frye is the Head Coach at USC and has coached for over 30 years. He is respected as one of the top hurdle/sprint coaches in the world, having coached many Olympic, World and NCAA Champions during his career.
Sample Schedule:
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Friday, November 18 4:50 pm - 5:20 pm Registration at USC's Moore School of Business Bldg. 5:30 - 6:20: Coach Langford 6:30 - 7:20: Coach Hall 7:30 - 8:20: Coach Miller 8:30 - 9:30: Coach Garner |
Saturday, November 19 8:30 - 10:30 am: Dr. Mann 10:40 - 11:40 pm: Coach Miller 11:40 - 12:35 pm: Lunch Break 12:40 - 1:40 pm: Coach Langford 1:50 - 2:50 pm: Coach Frye 3:00 - 4:45 pm: Dr. Mann |
Registration form----Nike-South Carolina Elite Sprint/Hurdle Clinic @ USC Columbia, SC
Name__________________________________________ Phone #____________________________
Home address: _______________________________________________________________________
(Street / P.O. Box) (City) (State) (Zip)
High School/College_____________________________ City/state________________________
Please make out your check for $200 to Speed Elite and enclose with the registration form. Registration forms and checks must be
received by Monday November 14th, 2011. After the Nov. 14 deadline, the fee will be $225.Mail to---Coach Rosenthal 1300 Rosewood Drive Columbia, SC 29208, phone # ------803-777-7925 fax---803-777-0964
Per NCAA rules, the clinic is open to any and all entrants.
(Posted October 5, 2011)
11th Annual NC Track & Field - Cross Country Coaches Association Clinic
Friday, January 6, 2012: Registration: 4:30 - 9:00; Clinic Sessions: 5:45 - 9:00;
Coaches Social: 9:00 - 11:00 at Drury Inn & Suites, 3220 High Point Road, Greensboro, NC.
Saturday, January 7, 2012: Registration: 7:30 - 1:00; Clinic Sessions: 8:30 - 6:00;
Lunch will be provided.
Clinic Site: Ben L. Smith High School, 2407 S. Holden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407.
CEU: 1.0 Continuing Education Units
Clinic Fee: $150.00 ($125.00 if pre-registered by December 15, 2011) Make checks payable to N.C. Track Coaches Association. (Registration includes lunch and membership in the NC Track & Cross Country Coaches Association). ($125.00 fee if you are only attending the NCHSAA Rules Interpretation Session on Saturday.)
Clinic Objective: The objective of the clinic is to improve the knowledge of cross-country and track & field with emphasis on training, conditioning and nutrition for ALL college, high school, middle school, AAU and USATF coaches and athletes.
Official's Certification: If you are seeking National Federation High School Official's Certification, bring your track & field rule book with you to the clinic.
Mail Registration to: DePaul Mittman, Clinic Director, 6204 Bay Hill Court, Greensboro, NC 27410
Our roster of clinicians is 75% complete at the present time.
New sessions for 2012 are:
1. Training the Female Distance Runner
2. Starter: Techniques and Best Practices
3. Financial Literacy for Coaches: Make Money for You
The most comprehensive track & field/cross country clinic held in USATF Region 3 (Georgia, North Carolina, Potomac Valley, South Carolina, Virginia).
For further info (directions/hotel info and more), visit NCTCCCA.org or email depaulmittman@bellsouth.net
(Posted September 20, 2011 ... from Jeff Gorski ... Updated 9/22)
John Godina (3X shot World Champ in 1995, 1997 & 2001; Olympic Silver in 1996 and Bronze in 2000) to come to Chapel Hill, NC for a coaches education class on Sunday, Nov 6th.
Clinic Info/Details.
Other links:
http://worldthrowscenter.com and under "Events" at www.klubkeihas.com
(Posted September 12, 2011)
UCS high jump pit for sale. New top pad with weather cover, 24 wide 14 deep with standard cut outs. $2500.00.
Email vanhall@bellsouth.net for pics.
(Posted September 2, 2011)
Project Kultan Keihas: Javelin Clinic
An elite javelin clinic, October 20-23, 2011 ..and December 26-29, 2011
More Info - NationalScholastic.org
(Posted August 16, 2011)
Part-time Assistant Coach
Part-time assistant at Guilford College (Geensboro, NC)
Guilford College is seeking a part-time assistant coach for the women's cross country and track and field program for the 2011-12 school year, and beyond.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for this position includes the ability to coach competitive intercollegiate athletes (and a desire to develop competitive athletes). Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to coach distance runners, sprinters or field events. Competitive experience at the intercollegiate level or beyond, high school or intercollegiate coaching experience and a bachelor's degree are preferred, but are not absolutely necessary. An advanced degree, and/or recruiting experience, and/or USATF coaching certification of any level are, of course, a plus.
DUTIES of this position will include traveling to all competitions, recruiting and overseeing the day-to-day training and development of student-athletes in one or more event areas. Additional duties will be minimal, and will be assigned by the head coach depending on the strengths and experience of the successful candidate.
COMPENSATION for this position will include a stipend with no benefits.
Interested candidates should send their resume with a cover letter to Bill Cason, Head Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, casonw@guilford.edu.
(Posted August 11, 2011)
Weddington High School is looking for a Sprint Coach for the Winter and Spring as well as a Jumps Coach for the Spring. Both are paid positions and the Sprint Coach would be paid for both seasons. Weddington is 5 miles Southeast of Charlotte. Unfortunately, no teaching positions are available. This past year, we had right at 60 people out in the Winter and 100 athletes out for Spring. Please contact Rick Spencer at:
coachspencer@gmail.com if interested.
(Posted July 26, 2011)
New boys cross country coach at Franklin HS - Citizen-Times.com
Henry Weaver moves from Madison HS to ACA - Citizen-Times.com
(Posted July 5, 2011)
National Federation T&F Rule Changes (7/2) - NFHS.org
(Posted June 28, 2011)
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 -- Pole Vault Clinic -- Charlotte Latin School, Charlotte, NC.
Open to all students ages 11 and older, as well as to all ability levels including those who have never vaulted before. Time: 5:30-7:30 pm. Price: $25.00 per person. For information contact Coach Halverson at (619) 813-0850, or eaglevaultclub@yahoo.com.
Soar Like an Eagle Vault Club
(Posted May 31, 2011)
Javelin clinic & video review @ New Balance Nationals
New Balance HS Nationals Javelin Clinic and Video Review Sessions: Fri., June 17 10:00am. Once more, thanks to the efforts and co-operation of Jim Spier and the National Scholastic Sports Foundation, we are conducting a free clinic (Clinic@ javelin runway in stadium) for all coaches, athletes and parents interested at the New Balance Nationals held at Aggie Stadium in Greensboro, NC. As well, we will also video the boys and girls competitions and have a video review session after each championship competition on Friday and Saturday. Clinic and video reviews will be conducted by Jeff Gorski, USATF Master Throws coach, and Bill Schmidt, 1972 Olympic Bronze medalist in javelin. Video cameras at the clinic and review sessions are encouraged!! For more info on this event and our "Field of Dreams" summer javelin camp, please visit:
http://www.klubkeihas.com/page16.html
(Posted May 2, 2011)
The cross country scheduling meeting for coaches in the Charlotte area (mostly for CMS but several other counties and schools attend - Union, Cabarrus, Gaston, Charlotte Cath. etc) will be on MONDAY, MAY 9 at Providence HS in room 215 at 6:30 pm (same room as usual) - bring meet information.
(Posted April 9, 2011)
Lee County may cut out athletics (4/9) - NewsObserver.com
Similar story (4/1) in the CarteretNewsTimes.com
(Posted March 23, 2011)
Home-schooled Athletes Coming to NCHSAA? (3/23) - Asheville Citizen-Times
"Two bills which have been introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly which could have some very damaging effects on the North Carolina High School Athletic Association and high school athletics in our state." (In a letter from Davis Whitfield)
This letter details issues and concerns of the NCHSAA.
(Posted March 18, 2011)
Source: The News & Observer.
"North Carolina high school students who are home-schooled or who attend charter schools or private schools would be eligible in some cases to compete on the interscholastic athletic teams at their local public school if a bill introduced Wednesday in the North Carolina Senate is made into law."
Story -- by Tim Stevens.
(Posted March 14, 2011)
From Coach Rich Hargitt, East Gaston HS:
Last year we held a throwers only meet (shotput and discus). These results can be used towards qualifying for regionals as far as I understand. Last year we had three schools come. I would like to do it again this year at East Gaston if anyone is interested. We are looking at a Saturday possibily in April to do it. Please respond if you are interested and what dates might work for you (boys and girls). Also, please feel free to forward this to anyone that might want to get their throwers some extra attention and have them contact me through e-mail or at 704-941-4893. Thanks.
(Posted February 26, 2011)
For sale: ucs olympic size high jump pit, new top pad, weather cover included. $2500.00.
Call Van Hall, 336-349-5012, cell 336-552-6360.
(Posted February 22, 2011)
I am looking for a meet on Monday of the week on March 28 within 40 to 50 miles of Greensboro. If you can host us, please contact Coach Tyre at
tyrea@gcsnc.com or at
coachtyre@hotmail.com. You may also call me on my cell phone at 252-230-7078.
Thanks,
Alton E. Tyre, Sr.
Head Men's and Women's Track Coach
Southeast Guilford High School
Greensboro, NC
(Posted February 9, 2011)
Watauga High School is looking for teams to come to Boone on Wednesday, April 13 for a meet. We will start at 4:30pm. Brand new facilities and all events inside the oval.
Please contact Randy McDonough coachmac60@hotmail.com 828-264-8481 (w), 828-264-1790 (h), 828-964-0099 (c)
(Posted February 7, 2011)
Vaulthouse is holding ongoing clinics at 3 different locations. King, Hickory, and Asheville, North Carolina. Check out the times and locations on our website at
vaulthouse.com. Contact Coach Morell at 336-392-5708 if you have any questions.
(Posted February 3, 2011)
East Rutherford High School is looking for a track meet for the weeks of March 7, March 28, and April 11. Willing to host or travel. Email Justin Conner at
jconner@rcsnc.org if interested.
(Posted January 25, 2011)
C.E. Jordan HS in Durham is in need of a track meet during the week of 4/4/11. We would like to host it. We will run against a public or private school in any division. Please contact Coach Starkey @ chris.starkey@dpsnc.net.
(Posted January 19, 2011)
Coaches should be aware that it appears that marks achieved at Saturday's (1/22)
meet in Clemson's indoor facility will not count toward qualifying for the
NCHSAA's 2011 State "Indoor" Championships.
The meet organizers have apparently not obtained the required sanctions from the NCHSAA or the NFHS, so this will be an unsanctioned meet.
NCPrepTrack has learned this from a rather disappointed parent who communicated earlier today with the NCHSAA's Que Tucker and discovered this, and wanted to share it with us in the track community.
(Posted January 5, 2011)
* * * * Note: Event Cancelled as of 1/19 * * * *
Forsyth Country Day School in Lewisville, NC (just west of Winston-Salem) will host two icons of the distance running world at its Distance Running Symposium on Sunday, January 23 from 4-6 pm. We are delighted to welcome Dr. Jack Daniels, newly of Brevard College, and called "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World, and Mr. Dave Wottle, the 1972 800m Olympic Champion and long-time administrator at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN.
Both will have prepared remarks, but there will also be time for moderated Q-and-A. This program is open to coaches of all levels and distance runners, but unfortunately current high school athletes may not attend to ensure compliance with the NCAA regulations for Dr. Daniels.
Please visit the following link to register for the event: Event Registration. The cost is $20 in cash, payable at the door (no other forms of payment accepted) and we will have receipts available if needed. Contact Sean Kennedy, Head Track & Field Coach at FCDS, if you have any questions about the program at seankennedy@fcds.org.
Sean Kennedy
Director of College Counseling
Head Track & Field Coach
Forsyth Country Day School
5501 Shallowford Rd.
Lewisville, NC 27012
(Posted January 5, 2011)
East Gaston HS in Mt. Holly, NC is hosting Track & Field meets on March 22 and April 13. We need one more team for March 22 and two for April 13. If you are interested please e-mail Coach Hargitt at jameshargitt@gaston.k12.nc.us
Coach Hargitt
M.A. Phy. Ed. & Coaching
US History Instructor
Football Coach
Head Men's Track & Field Coach
East Gaston High School
1744 Lane Road
Mt. Holly, NC 28120
(Posted Dec. 11, 2010)
NCTCCCA 10th Annual Clinic
(North Carolina Track & Cross Country Coaches Association)
January 7-8, 2011
Ben L. Smith High School in Greensboro, NC
Sponsored by M-F Athletic
Info |
Speakers |
Schedule |
Directions |
Hotel Info |
Registration Form
(Posted Dec. 10, 2010)
INDOOR POLE VAULT CAMP - GREENSBORO, NC
Triad Vault Club will hold a one day pole vault camp January 2, 2011 from 10 am until 5 pm. There are a limited number of spaces available. Cost is $100 per athlete. Deadline for
Registration is 12/27/2010 or until full. For information, email vanhall@bellsouth.net
(Posted Nov. 18, 2010)
Pole vault camp in Greensboro - Triad vault club will be hosting a two day camp November 27, 28. This camp will be held indoors at tvc training facility. Guest coach Rusty shealy he will be conducting camp. For info or questions and registeration go to
www.RSPVsports.com or call coach hall at 336 552 6360. cost is 200.00
(Posted Nov. 17, 2010)
Press Release from the NCHSAA regarding the 2011 State Indoor Championships. (Source: The Charlotte Observer)
More details: Story - N&O.
More - Citizen-Times.com
(Posted Nov. 13, 2010)
Tar Heels Announce New Assistant Coach
Olympian Davian Clarke joins UNC track and field staff.
Story - TarHeelBlue.com
(Posted Nov. 8, 2010)
Pole Vault Clinic - Cardinal Gibbons HS, Raleigh. Saturday... November 13, 2010
Starts 9:00 am. Ends 4:00 pm.
Focus: Pre-season preparation and fundamentals for long term proficiency.
Safe vaulting. Sprint mechanics. Approach and pole carry. Plant and takeoff.
Coaches: Spencer Frame - Head Coach Kinesis Dynamic Athletics,
Former University of North Carolina vault coach.
Jim Bemiller - Former University of Tennessee vault coach.
Coached 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Tim Mack.
Contact info, more on clinic webpage:
EatSleepVault.com
(Posted Nov. 4, 2010)
News item on college signings:
Notice to college recruits: Signing show next week - Asheville
Citizen-Times.com
(Posted Oct. 22, 2010)
Tailwind Pole Vault Clinic -- November 13th -- 12pm-7pm.
*** CANCELED ..as of 11/09 ***
Where: Boone NC. Cost:$75.
Contact: Daniel Isaacs.
More Info: http://tailwindpolevault.com/CAMPS.html
(Posted Oct. 21, 2010)
The SC Sprint/Hurdle Coaches Clinic will be held at the University of South
Carolina in Columbia, SC November 19 and 20th. Featured speakers will be:
Curtis Frye (Head Coach, USC & 2004 US Olympic Sprint Coach), Edrick Floreal (Head
Coach Stanford University), and Bob Kersee (Nike Coach, Coach of WR holders & Olympic medalists).
Information/Details
(Posted Oct. 11, 2010)
The RunInCollege.com website (see post below for Sept. 23) is currently offering a special discount for NCPrepTrack readers. From now until October 22nd, readers can get a one-year subscription for $15 (instead of the regular $29 price).
All you need to do is type in "NCTrack" in the promotion code on the Payment Page to receive the discount.
(Posted Oct. 9, 2010)
Those of use who have been around the sport of cross country since the
1960s have watched the progress of meet result technology,
from hand-written carbon-paper, to folding tables with hand-cranked
blue-ink memeograph machines, to video cameras, to early MacIntoshes
and PCs and barcodes,
..to laptops, Hy-Tek and portable printers. ...and from snail mail to fax
machines to the Internet to smartphones.
Cross Country coaches in North Carolina should be aware of rule differences at meets where electronic chip timing systems are now used. While commonly used nowadays at major college cross country meets, this technology is being seen more and more at big high school meets. Timing chips are assigned to runners to wear on their shoes and not only can "final" team results be generated/displayed instantly as soon as the last scoring runner's foot hits the finish, but intermediate team results can be generated after the first mile ...and at the 2-mile, and diplayed on scoreboards and other display gadgets and devices.
Alaska is always the first state to have their state meet - the first weekend in October - and they used chips for the first time, resulting in a bit of a controversy. In the girls 4-A race the girl whose torso crossed the line first did NOT win. (I'm sure many of the old-school folks were totally discombobulated!) The rulebook covers the situation, and the officials made the correct ruling:
Rule 9-3.3 from the 2010 NFHS rule book. SECTION 3 START/CONCLUSION ART. 3 . . . Computerized chips may be used to record the finish of a runner in cross country, provided the chips are attached to both shoes of the runner. When chips are used, it is the position of the chip, not the torso, that determines the finishing position of the runner.(Some coaches are now joking that they now need to teach their athletes to slide feet first at the finish.)
Photo/Story - Anchorage Daily News | Meet Coverage - DyeStat.com | Local Story - Kodiak Daily News | Meet Website | More on the controversy.
(Posted Oct. 2, 2010)
State Indoor Meet may be at Liberty U. (Lynchburg, VA) ...or a polar bear
Latest on this story - NCrunners.com
(Posted Oct. 1, 2010)
Coaches DePaul Mittman and Alan Peoples have each received their Region's NCHSAA Charlie Adams Distinguished Service Award. Region 8 news item - Citizen-Times.com
Press Release - NCHSAA.org
(Posted Oct. 1, 2010)
New NCHSAA commissioner ready to make his mark (9/30) - 910preps.com
News and notes from the Region 4 meeting - 910preps.com <-- Update on State Indoor Meet
(Posted Sept. 23, 2010)
Coaches fortunate to be working with potential college-level athletes may be interested
in RunInCollege.com
Although I personally strongly believe that that the choosing of a college should primarily be focused on its academic and overall educational quality (e.g., degree programs, class size, etc), this site may be helpful to high school student-athletes, their parents, and coaches in learning more about colleges and their track and cross country programs. More info. About RunInCollege.com. It can also be reached via: JumpInCollege.com and ThrowInCollege.com Be aware that the information is not free, and there is a $29/year fee.
(Posted Sept. 22, 2010)
Charlotte has interest in hosting N.C. finals (9/21) - Charlotte Observer
The article also mentions options the NCHSAA is considering for the indoor track championships.
(Posted Aug. 13, 2010)
College coaching news:
Wake Forest has named John Millar Director of Men's and Women's Track & Field
and Cross Country. Story (WakeForestSports.com)
Assistant openings are now available at Queens University in Charlotte and at
Coastal Carolina University.
Details:
Queens,
Coastal Carolina (USTFCCCA.org)
(Posted Aug. 10, 2010)
UNC track assistant Pettigrew dies
Antonio Pettigrew coached three years at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh, leading teams to state championships.
- Stories:
CharlotteObserver.com
WRAL.com
Herald-Sun
N&O
TarHeelBlue.com
Funeral Arrangements
(Posted Aug. 3, 2010)
Asheville High coach Chris Stroup will not be able to continue as a non-faculty coach
due to a possible new employment venue, and the position of cross country coach at
Asheville HS is currently open. Coach Stroup has requested that the following link be posted:
Asheville City Schools Athletics Openings. (2 cross country positions are currently listed; one high school, and one middle school.)
(Posted Jul. 27, 2010)
Concord High School is looking for a Cross Country coach for the 2010 season. Anyone interested should contact AD George Walker at
george.walker@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
(Posted Jul. 23, 2010)
Mitchell High hires new cross country coaches - Asheville Citizen-Times
(Posted Jul. 15, 2010)
High school coaches in this state should be aware that Brevard College has named
world renowned distance coach Jack Daniels as its new cross country and track coach.
Daniels has coached 30 individual DIII NCAA National Champions, eight NCAA National Team Champions and 130 All-Americans. He is an accomplished researcher, author, and speaker, having written four books on running, including "Daniels Running Formula". Daniels is given almost legendary respect among those of us with backgrounds in exercise physiology and coaching.
Brevard College Press release, Profile.
Wikipedia page for Jack Daniels
(Posted Jun. 29, 2010)
Wilson Fike is looking for a Cross Country meet on Wednesday August 18.
Would prefer to host, but will travel within 45 minutes of Wilson for
the right meet. Please contact head coach, Tom Griffith, if interested.
coach4life@nc.rr.com
(Posted Jun. 29, 2010)
Wake Forest will not renew Annie Bennett's contract (6/25) - WakeForestSports.cstv.com
Bennett, assistants out as WFU track, cross-country coaches (6/25) - JournalNow.com
(Posted Apr. 20, 2010)
Charlotte-area cross country coaches will meet Tuesday, May 11 at 6:00 pm in Room 215 at Providence HS for their yearly scheduling meeting. Meet Directors can email info on 2010 cross country meets (dates, times, locations, contacts, etc.) to Providence coach
Kurt Niedenzu at kurt.niedenzu@cms.k12.nc.us (work) or
BillemanNC@aol.com (home).
If you want a meet announcement on NCPrepTrack's schedule page, email it to this address.
(Posted Mar. 11, 2010)
Patton HS (Morganton) is looking for a meet the week of March 22-26. Willing to travel anywhere within 60 miles. Contact Head Coach Chris Bunting if you have any openings. E-Mail:
cbunting@burke.k12.nc.us Cell: (910) 220-7406
(Posted Mar. 4, 2010)
UPDATE to the Mar. 1 post:
The North Carolina Track and Cross Country Coaches Association will meet on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 2:00 PM in the auditorium at Ben L. Smith High School, 2407 South Holden Road in Greensboro. All coaches, whether members of the association or not, are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for the meeting is below.
Called Meeting
Saturday March 6, 2010
2:00 PM
Ben L. Smith H.S. Auditorium
1-Call to order J Alan Peoples President NCTCCCA
2-Approval of agenda
3-Approval of minutes of Jan 9, 2010 meeting
4-Address way(s) to vote on items at times other than in charter
5-Explanation and questions regarding how "things" are done
a-certification as coach
b-running a meet
c-choosing a regional director and regional site
d-choosing a state director
e-NFHS, USATF official certification, and USATF Level I
f-head coach rules clinic
g-cost to be a member
h-explanation of the duties of the executive director and fees for executive director
i-finance report
6- Issues of concern related to track and field
A. Time Schedules
B. Indoor State Meet
C. Regional Outdoor Meets
D. Outdoor State Meets
E. Officials certification and Officiating for Regional and State Competition
F. Miscellaneous Track and Field concerns
G. Cross Country Regionals and State Meet concerns
7-Concerns about structure and direction of NCTCCCA and suggestions for
improvements
8-Old business
9-New business (any issues not covered earlier in meeting)
10-Adjourn
Alton E. Tyre, Sr.
Head Track and Field Coach
Southeast Guilford High School
President Emeritus, NCTCCCA
(Posted Mar. 3, 2010)
I am in need of an old set of Gill Scholastic PV Standards to use for parts. If you are replacing this style or have another set that works please e-mail David Hunt at dlhunt61@hotmail.com or call (828) 736-3381 .
(Posted Mar. 1, 2010)
Coaches Meeting March 6
We will be having a
NCTCCCA "Called" Meeting on Saturday, March 6 at 2:00 at
Ben L. Smith HS in Greensboro for all interested persons. Our agenda will include discussions of concerns of track and field and cross country in NC.
DePaul Mittman,
NCTCCCA Executive Director,
NCHSAA State Meet Director,
depaulmittman@bellsouth.net
(Posted Feb. 27, 2010)
Many of you who have been coaching for awhile got to meet or know former Appalachian
and Clemson coach Bob Pollock. I wasn't aware of his recent passing until today when I was in Winston-Salem visiting family and my brother asked if I'd heard about it. Coach Pollock became ASU's coach in August 1974 as I was beginning my senior year as an ASU runner. We often ran into each other at big track and cross country meets over the years and enjoyed catching up with news and how everybody was doing. Both programs at ASU and
Clemson grew in quality and excellence during Bob Pollock's years at each school. He
was almost single-handedly responsible for Clemson getting the quality indoor track
facility that they now have.
More on Bob Pollock:
Cancer claims ex-ASU coach - Winston-Salem Journal
ASU Hall of Famer Bob Pollock Passes Away at 60
Former Coach Bob Pollock Led Clemson to Record 21 ACC Championships -
Clemson Tigers Athletics
(Posted Feb. 19, 2010)
Alexander Central High School is looking for some assistant coaches on a volunteer
basis, who live close and would be willing to help out. Please reply to e-mail
jonathan_winkler@alexander.k12.nc.us (Jonathan Winkler, ACHS Track and Field).
(Posted Feb. 10, 2010)
Coach Justin Connor of East Rutherford High School is wanting to host a track
meet on March 29th. The meet will be for boys and girls and we will have pole-vault
as well. I want to keep it kind of small, with 5 -6 teams. Have anyone interested email jconner@rcsnc.org
(Posted Feb. 3, 2010)
Scotland High School Men's and Women's track teams (Laurinburg, NC) are hosting 2 scrimmage/practice track meets on March 2nd and March 4th at 4 pm. We are currently looking for 2 or 3 teams for each day. If you are intersted in getting some work in before your conference season starts, please call Coach Wes Mattera @ 252-671-0048 or email Coach Wes Mattera at wmattera@scsnc.org.
(Posted Jan. 11, 2010)
United Faith Christian Academy (UFCA) in Charlotte is looking for a varsity
boys and girls track coach for the spring track season. Qualified
applicants should send a resume to Athletic Director Todd Fuller at
todd.fuller@unitedfaith.org
(Posted Dec. 17, 2009)
3 Pacer Mystics for sale in Boone NC. They are 13' - 145, 13' - 150 and 13'6" - 150. I am looking to get $275 for the 13' and $325 for the 13'6" but will consider all offers. And will discount if sold as a set. Poles are in near perfect condition. Email Daniel Isaacs vaultman18@hotmail.com for more info.
(Posted Dec. 4, 2009)
TC Roberson High School has an opening for an assistant track & field coach. Individuals specializing in any event/discipline are welcome. Interested parties should contact athletic director Fred Park
(fred.park@bcsemail.org), girls coach Andy Morgan (andy.morgan@bcsemail.org), or boys coach Andrew Devine (andrew.devine@bcsemail.org).
(Posted Dec. 1, 2009)
Chatham Central High School has a old pole vault pit and poles for sale. The pit hasn't been used since the rule change a few years back, as it does not meet the new specifications. The poles haven't been used since then also. They have both been stored under the press box since then, and we want to get rid of them to give us more room.
The pole sizes are: 1-120 lb. 11'. Contact: Coach Tim Tally,
ttally@chatham.k12.nc.us
(Posted Nov. 24, 2009)
Cuthbertson High School in Waxhaw, NC is in need of an assistant coach for Spring Track. This is a paid position. This coach will be working with jumpers and sprinters so preference will be given to individuals with experience in those areas. For more information contact Coach Brendon Helms (brendon.helms@ucps.k12.nc.us).
(Posted Nov. 20, 2009)
UNC Pole Vault Clinic -- Saturday, December 12th -- all day.
Eddie Smith Field House, UNC Chapel Hill.
Contact: Josh Langley, Camp Director, UNC Pole Vault Coach,
UNCPOLEVAULTCLINIC@GMAIL.COM
(678)-230-4043.
Langley is his first year at UNC, coaching pole vault and throws. In his three years at Clemson, he helped Mitch Greeley to a second-place finish in the pole vault at the 2008 NCAA Indoor Championships, the Tigers' best individual finish indoors ever by a field athlete. Greeley later qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials. Greeley also was named the 2008 Southeast Region Field Event Athlete of the Year. Langley also coached three more NCAA Regional qualifiers in the pole vault while at Clemson. At Gardner-Webb he helped the Runnin' Bulldogs win the 2006 Men's Atlantic Sun Conference Championship. Both his men and women vaulters set new conference records both indoors and outdoors while Kelly Bridges advanced to the NCAA Regional Championships.
Special Guest Coach: Rusty Shealy. ShealyR@aol.com
(803)-315-5998.
Rusty has coached fifty-two SC High School League State Champions, eight National Champions (six different vaulters) and three "Team USA (World Team)... in just eleven years. As a collegiate coach at South Carolina, Rusty coached seven SEC Championship scorers in two seasons, as well as 2006 NCAA Indoor All-American Cheryl Terrio.
Assistant Guest Coach: Chase Shealy.
Chase while in high school was a two-time National Champion, set Nike Indoor and Adidas Outdoor national meet records ...first over 17' 0" at each meet. Chase had a high school personal best vault of 17' 1".
For more information on the UNC Pole Vault Clinic go to www.unccamps.webs.com, ...or www.RSPVSports.com and follow the "Pole Vault Camp" link for details.
(Posted Nov. 13, 2009)
Salem College (in Winston-Salem) to add an outdoor track & field program.
Details on school's website.
(Posted Nov. 11, 2009)
There will be two USA Track and Field Level I Coaching Schools in North Carolina:
-- UNC-Chapel Hill - December 18-20, 2009
-- UNC-Charlotte - Jan 8-10, 2010
This program is excellent for Track and Cross Country, as well as coaches of adult and youth running clubs.
Info can be found at:
www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/schools/
Contact: Andrew Allden, School Director, NC-USATF LDR Chair,
aacoaching@aol.com
(Posted Oct. 5, 2009)
SC SPRINT/HURDLE COACHES CLINIC. November 20 and 21, 2009
Hosted by The
University of South Carolina.
**Featured speakers: Curtis Frye Head Coach USC & 2004 US Olympic Sprint Coach
Bob Kersee Nike Coach, World Record holders, Olympic Medalists
Jacki Joyner Kersee Olympic Gold Medalist/world record holder
Amy Deem Head Coach University of Miami
Clyde Hart Baylor Sprint Coach, World Records,Olympic Medalists
Special Guest: Dr. Ralph Mann USATF Sprint/Hurdle Biomechanicsâ, Olympic Silver
Medalist-400 Hurdles
Dr. Mann is and has been an advisor for most of the US Olympic & World Championships.
Cost-----$200 ** Note: All speakers have not been finalized yet for the 2009 clinic
We have arranged for a room block at the Clarion Hotel, 1615 Gervais St. (downtown Columbia)
Single or doubles $82 per night until Oct. 20 --- 803-771-8711 or 800-277-8711.
More details.
Contact: Coach Stan Rosenthal, 1300 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29208 phone # 803-777-7925 fax 803-777-0964.
(Posted Sept. 8, 2009)
Shakeema Welsch, an elite athlete/speed coach residing in Charlotte
would like to share with interested coaches, athletes and parents
more about the services that she can provide.
Information
(Posted Sept. 5, 2009)
I have a used UCS 2200 pole vault pit for sale. Needs some minor repairs.
Great pit. This pit is one of the largest made. Would need a large trailer
or truck to move. I am located just north of Greensboro,NC. Send me your
email address if you would like to see pictures. Price: $4500. Contact:
Van Hall, vanhall@bellsouth.net
(Posted July 17, 2009)
Charlotte Latin School has a UCS 1800 pole vault pit for sale in Charlotte, North Carolina for $2500.00. If you are interested please contact me at
eaglevaultclub@yahoo.com and/or Coach Bill Halverson at 619-813-0850. Coach Halverson.
(Posted May 20, 2009)
Tailwind Pole Vault Coaches Clinic - With Alan Launder and Roman Botcharnikov
Who - Alan Launder - Too many accomplishments to list. One thing worth mentioning is Alan is a great teacher at all levels.
Roman Botcharnikov - One of the top pole vault coaches in the World. Coached Lawrence Johnson to Silver in 2000.
Date - July 24-26, 2009.
Time - 24th 6pm-until, 25th 9am-1pm break 2pm-6pm, 26th 9am-1pm
Location - Boone NC - 24th at High Country Inn, 25-26th at
Watauga High School, The two locations are within 1/4 mile of each other.
Cost - $125 (minimal cost for the quality of the clinic).
Hotel/Lodging - High Country Inn is the host hotel and I urge anyone coming from out of town stay there.
Call 1-800-334-5605 or High Country Inn. Ask for the "Tailwind Pole Vault Clinic Rate".
The Boone area offers many options such as Camping, Cabins, Lodges and all the standard hotel chains. This is a good opportunity for the whole family to get away. Late July is beautiful and refreshing in Boone as the temperature rarely reaches 80 degrees. Visit http://visitboonenc.com/ for all that Boone NC has to offer.
The Clinic is for all levels of Coaches - beginner to elite. Everyone will learn a tremendous amount about pole vault and how to apply the knowledge. This is a unique clinic that will not be offered anywhere else in the US by two Great pole vault coaches. If you are serious about coaching this is as good as it gets. This clinic will precede the Appalachian State University Pole Vault camp with Alan Launder.
More info at:
Tailwindpolevault.com or email vaultman18@hotmail.com if you are
interested in attending or if you have any questions.
(Posted April 22, 2009)
A.C. Reynolds High School has a Pyro timing system Gun for sale. Make a reasonable offer. Contact Bill Abromitis. (william.abromitis@bcsemail.org
(Posted April 21, 2009)
Coach Jered Salazar of Union Pines encourages other coaches to also post their
athletes' results on www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/NorthCarolina/. The site ranks
results with schools across NC and US. Salazar has also posted his
at team's site on Athletic.net
(Posted March 23, 2009)
EliteJumps Clinic - youth development training clinic for the jumping events.
We will have our first jumps clinic May 3rd, 2009 at
Davidson College hosted by myself and training partner Shakeema Welsch, 2 time USA indoor champion in the Triple Jump (46'7"-TJ, 22'0"-LJ). 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. This will be a great opportunity for your jumpers to watch and learn how we train as elite athletes and gain some tips and drills about the jumps that they can use in their training. Attached is the brochure that you can give to them and/or their parents. You might have some jumpers who are preparing for Regional, States or Nationals, let us know and we will modify their schedule at the clinic to prepare them for peak performance when it counts.
You are welcome to come. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at allen.simms@elitejumpsacademy.com. Thank you for your time.
(Posted February 26, 2009)
Pole Vault Clinic:
Charlotte Latin School, February 28, 2009; Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Soar Like an Eagle Vault Club/Charlotte Latin Pole Vault Clinic is designed to teach students the proper skills and techniques necessary to learn to the sport of pole vaulting with an emphasis on each of the following areas: safety, goal-setting, fitness and sportsmanship. The clinic is open to all students ages 12 and older, as well as to all ability levels including those who have never vaulted before. Pole vaulting is a very technical event and this is a very good way to develop safe pole vaulting skills. Each student attending the clinic will gain greater knowledge and understanding of what they need to jump high. Having fun in the learning process is a bonus. The one day clinic will teach students proper pole vault technique, drills, training, how to prepare a competitive event, equipment selection, and mental aspects. Students will need to bring a vaulting pole, running shoes, track spikes, sun screen and dress appropriately for outdoor activity.
Coach Bill Halverson, Soar Like an Eagle Vault Club, Charlotte Latin, Pole Vault Coach; Former NCAA All American. Each person MUST obtain a USA Track & Field Membership Card. To obtain your membership, please go to www.usatf.org and fill out the application, specifying Club # 13-0696 (Soar Like an Eagle Vault Club). (A medical waiver will be provided by Soar Like an Eagle Vault Club and will need to be signed before first training session.) Price: $25.00 per person. Charlotte Latin School ; February 28, 2009; Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am. For information contact Coach Halverson at (704) 264-3905 home, (619) 813-0850, or eaglevaultclub@yahoo.com
Recruiting Give and Take: Part 1 |
Part 2 |
Part 3
(Posted February 6, 2009)
Title: Juggernauts - The Making of a Runner and a Team in The First American Running Boom More at the Book website:
JuggernautsTheBook.com
(Posted February 4, 2009) More from their
website:
"Although written as a guide for high school track and field officials, this book is an invaluable tool for the high school track coach as well. The set-up and organizing of
the midweek meets most often falls upon the shoulders of the hosting school's coach.
The coach must recruit and train the meet workers. Officiating High School Track and
Field serves this purpose well. Each track and field event is addressed and there are
many diagrams and event forms that can be duplicated for use in meet administration."
A few reviews:
"This is an excellent manual, not just for the newbie but for long-time T&F officials
as well. It does an excellent job of consolidating the information found in the three
NFHS publications: rules book, case book, and officials manual. As soon as it become available, every high school track official should have one in his "kit." You guys have done a super job putting this thing together. It's something I have been thinking was needed for years. Hopefully, I can convince our local officials to purchase bulk copies for all our T&F officials."
"Whether it is a youth meet or a meet for elite athletes or whether it is a dual, invitational or championship meet, there are always indviduals involved in the meet
who could use this valuable tool. ... The size of the book is perfect for my coaches
bag or first aid kit. The format is well-organized, complete and easy to read. The
diagrams and forms are very helpful. This is the reference book that our sport sorely needs."
"...the book is structured in such a manner that an official can quickly look up a needed rule - as well as explanations when needed as to how rules have been applied in practice.
A clearly presented Table of Contents directs the official to relevant pages in the book, where rules/explanations are given in outline form, making it easy to locate and
interpret what is needed. I wish I had a handbook such as this when I began
officiating high school competitions, and will definitely have it on hand, together
with the appropriate Rule Book, when doing so in the future."
This 66-page booklet is $14.95 (free shippping) with discounts for ordering multiple
copies, and available at
TFofficiating.com
(Posted December 22, 2008)
(Posted December 10, 2008)
Pre clinic orders can only be placed by contacting Holly Thompson, N.C. Clinic representative, at 1-800-667-9363 or email:
holly.thompson@mfathletic.com. To receive your equipment at the clinic, orders must be placed with Holly Thompson
by December 21, 2008.
Terms of pre-clinic special: The pre-clinic special only includes in stock items. The special does not include larger items such as landing pits, hurdles, weight room equipment, etc. For these items call Holly for discount pricing and special shipping arrangements. It does include vault poles and crossbars!! Think about the shipping savings!
As always M-F Athletic will still offer a 10 - 15 percent discount on all display items at the clinic. M-F Athletic accepts all major credit cards, cash, checks, and school purchase orders. We can also take your orders for the future at the booth and we will ship your equipment immediately. Do not miss out on this great opportunity! This is a great clinic with some of the best track and field coaches in the country. Great speakers! Big sales from M-F!
Many other items will be on display including our top quality hurdles, E-Z Up tents, Instant Runway samples, information on UCS and First Place landing pits, medicine balls, stopwatches, and much more. Looking for new high jump or pole vault landing pits? Need advice on hurdles? Building a new track & field facility? Call M-F Athletic. We can answer all of your questions and service all of your needs.
Feel free to bring your school purchase orders to the clinic
and we will give you our best possible pricing right at the booth!
(Posted November 27, 2008)
(Posted November 1, 2008)
Clinic Fee: $125.00 ($100.00 if pre-registered by December 15, 2008) Make checks payable to
N.C. Track Coaches Association. (Registration includes lunch and membership in the
NC Track & Cross Country Coaches Association.)
-- 2009 North Carolina Track & Cross Country Coaches Association Clinic Speakers: --
Hotel Info:
For registration form, further info, contact: DePaul Mittman, NCTCCA Executive Director, Ph: 336-255-3403
or 336-819-2800, Fax: 336-887-5585, Email:
depaulmittman@bellsouth.net or
mittmal@gcsnc.com
(Posted July 24, 2008)
The clinic will feature sessions on:
1) Running efficiency: learn the keys to efficient movement by improving absolute speed mechanics.
2) Injury prevention and strength training: common injury pitfalls, early symptom recognition and, in-season and off-season strength training.
3) Recovery and regeneration: underlying principles of sport science and the latest strategies in recovery and regeneration techniques.
The clinic will also feature a display area with a Nike shoe bar, video gait analysis, message therapy, nutrition information and samples, orthotics, and valuable tips from experts in the world of distance running.
The 2008 Distance Runners Performance Clinic is sponsored by The Athletic Performance Center, The Athletes Foot at Cameron Village, Endurance Magazine, and Nike. For
registration
go to
www.theathletesfootrdu.com.
About The Athletic Performance Center
The Athletic Performance Center provides sports physical therapy and sports performance enhancement services for healthy and injured athletes of all ages. The center is housed in a 20,000 square foot facility in North Raleigh. Physical therapy, athletic training, and strength and conditioning staff provide the resources needed to enhance every phase of an athlete's development.
The Athletic Performance Center is a division of Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic, Wake County's largest and oldest orthopaedic practice. ROC is the Official Sports Medicine Provider of the Carolina Hurricanes, NC State basketball, the Carolina Ballet, numerous high school sports programs, and other sports organizations in Wake County. Complete information is available at
http://www.raleighortho.com/apc.
(Posted June 17, 2008 -- from Coach Mittman)
Volunteers do not have to be track coaches. Athletes, high school and youth, as well as track patrons are welcome. Volunteers are not needed for Thursday.
Listed below are volunteer job descriptions. 1. Finish Line Runners: Post Results Please
contact DePaul Mittman, Volunteer Coordinator, for more information. Thank you.
depaulmittman@bellsouth.net
336-255-3403.
(Posted May 29, 2008)
(Posted May 14, 2008 -- Updated June 5) -- from Coach Bob Berke:
UCS Spirit 14' 7" 145lb - $125
All previously listed poles have been sold. Contact Bob Berke, UNCW Pole Vault Coach, at
airberke@ec.rr.com or 910-256-8254.
(Posted April 20, 2008) -- from Coach Bob Berke:
Pole Vault Poles for Sale:
NEW:
Contact Bob Berke, UNCW Pole Vault Coach, at
airberke@ec.rr.com or 910-256-8254.
(Posted March 17, 2008)
*** Update: Both sets sold as of 4/30/08 *** Contact Bob Berke, UNCW Pole Vault Coach, at
airberke@ec.rr.com or 910-256-8254.
(Posted February 22, 2008)
Glenn High School Track program is looking for broken pole vault poles "stubbies" to use for practice drills. If you have any you would be willing to donate, or for purchase, please contact Scott Goodpasture by email at
sgoodpasture@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
(Posted February 8, 2008)
What... Miles 4 Micah fundraiser.
- Northwest Cabarrus High School will hold a ÂMiles 4 Micah fundraiser on 3/15, for a scholarship fund established in memory of a student who passed away on Thanksgiving Day.
The fundraiser will feature three running events, music, art exhibits, refreshments and more at Frank Liske Park in Concord.
(Posted February 5, 2008)
East Forsyth's Dylan Ferris is featured with an article and photo on
page 29 in the
February 2008 issue of
Track & Field News. Ferris is the
nation's leading high school returner in the 800 and 1600.
(Posted January 7, 2008)
The annual World and American Rankings are in the January 2008 issue of
Track & Field News.
Former Raleigh Broughton high jumper Jesse Williams ranked as the top U.S. high
jumper for 2007, and #8 in the world. Leigh Smith, who competed for Cardinal
Gibbons and Leesville Road was #4 American in the Javelin.
J-Mee Samuels, formerly of Mount Tabor HS in Winston-Salem, ranked #9 in the U.S.
in the 100.
(Posted January 1, 2008)
I have been working on a proposal for the nchsaa on having a track and field dual team playoffs. The basis for the project is that all other sports (except swimming and gymnastics) have a playoffs and team championships. Track and field has a state meet, both nothing that is dual meet only (one team vs one other team). The current method of determining a "TEAM" state champion is flawed and i have created a powerpoint which some coaches may be interested in seeing. I want to get as much feedback about this as possible before I contact the nchsaa. Any feedback can be directed to this email address ( davidyounts@wcps.org ).
(Posted August 14, 2007) -- by George Phillips:
Yesterday I learned of the death of Jeryl Todd, at his home
in Charlotte on August 10th.
Todd, 54, ran track and played football for West
Charlotte High School, and later at Winston-Salem
State University. He also played for the Charlotte
minor league pro football team in the 70s.
He ran on West Charlotte's 1970 NCHSAA State Champion 4x220 team. I got to
know Jeryl in high school when we were both on a team of North Carolina high
school all-stars and traveled together to Atlanta for a major post-season meet.
Todd taught and coached at Madison-Mayodan HS, West
Charlotte HS, and at Independence High. While at
Independence he led the 1985 boys track team to
the NCHSAA state championship.
Coach Todd volunteered many long hours working as
a meet official at track meets, and working with
kids in high school, summer, and Jr. Olympic track
programs.
He encountered some difficulties, and downs as well as
ups along the way. But those of us who were fortunate
to have worked with Coach Todd recall his wonderful
way of connecting with kids, and motivating and guiding
them. We will cherish those fond memories of him.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced
by Beasley Funeral Home, Statesville Rd., Charlotte.
Update: Published in the Charlotte Observer on 8/17/2007:
Jeryl Darcell Todd
Jerry leaves to cherish his memory his wife, the former Faye Allene Herndon; four sons, Jermaine Gill, Victor Scott, Erik Todd, Gerik Todd, all of Charlotte; his mother, Mary Griffin Todd-White of Charlotte; two sisters, Rita Todd of Charlotte and Sarah Ann Smith of Waterloo, SC; two grandchildren, Tajha Gill of Ohio, and Victor Scott, Jr. of Georgia; special friend, Angie Fritz, William Fritz; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A special thank you to the Hospice and Palliative Care Staff.
(Posted July 23, 2007) -- From Scott Simmons:
Atlanta XC Clinic Info:
The American Cross Country Revival: A Coaching Summit will be held August
10th and 11th at the Holiday Inn Select-Airport South and features the
most talented group of lecturers ever to come to Georgia.
US Olympic Coach Joe Vigil, who has presented around the world but rarely
in the South, is the most successful cross country coach in America ever.
Joining him is special guest Craig Virgin, the only American to ever win
the World Cross Country Championships.
2003 National High School Coach of the Year Dan Green from the Woodlands,
TX will also be on hand to discuss how to build a winning high school
program.
Co-authors Scott Simmons and Will Freeman will also lecture on the
coaching ideas found in their acclaimed book "Take The Lead."
For more information on registration, go to
www.americanxcrevival.com or
call Scott Simmons at 701-240-1757.
(Posted June 14, 2007)
From Coach Jeff George, RJ Reynolds HS, Winston-Salem:
"I am happy to announce that I have resigned my coaching position at RJ
Reynolds. I intend to take at least a few years off from coaching to enjoy
the time with my young son. I know there are some good coaches out there
who might be interested in the program, so I thought I would post some info
about it. Anyone who is interested can contact Jim Spivey (AD) at
336-727-2061 or
jspivey@wsfcs.k12.nc.us."
"The girls' program at Reynolds has a tradition of pride and hard work, and
we have been successful. The program took a big hit from graduation, but
returns several strong, dedicated athletes. There should be a large and
talented freshman class next year, as well, so it is a good time for a new
coach to step in and build the next phase of the program. There is a
hard-working assistant on staff, who will gladly stay on if the new coach
desires. The girls' program has a fundraising account through the school
with good funds in it, and the school's booster club and PTSA are very
active and provide a lot of financial and community support. The
school is
excellent, with a very diverse base population, and it will become a
performing-arts magnet school in the 08-09 school year. The staff and
administration are positive and friendly. All in all, it's a great program
and a great place to work! I wish that I still had the energy to do a good
job, but I know I need to step aside."
"I will continue to teach at
Reynolds, which I love doing, for the next year
or two. I definitely know how to stay out of the way of the new coach, so I
don't think my presence will be a distraction or cause interference. I am
also willing to help out at meets or with some administrative tasks. Please
feel free to get in touch with me if you would like more details about the
program -- my e-mail is
CoachGeorgeRJR@hotmail.com."
The May 18th
Charlotte Observer reports that
Myers Park HS has hired Bryan Brown as track and cross country coach. Brown
has been at Monroe Parkwood HS. He replaces John Cline, who has taken a
position at Swannanoa Owen.
(Posted Feb 20, 2007)
(Posted Jan. 6, 2007)
George McFadden, a 1962 graduate of Hillside High School who
coached for over 23 years in New Jersey and North Carolina, died
December 28, 2006.
Photo and more on the Durham Striders website.
(Posted October 25, 2006)
David Honea of Watauga is seeking additional subjects for a cross-training
study at ASU. We need both runners who would be willing to cross-train for
five weeks after the season, and control subjects who would carry on a normal
5-6 day per week running schedule.
All subjects (including controls) would get two free treadmill tests in
ASU's Human Performance Lab, including VO2max, lactate threshold, and
running economy. There will also be 3k time trials on the ASU indoor
track at the beginning and end of the study. This would require a total
of four trips to the ASU campus, twice during the week after the state
meet and twice at the end of the study in mid-December.
Running controls would follow a normal off-season training schedule,
with tempo runs, strides, and fun races allowed but no "serious" races
(such as continuing intense workouts for FootLocker.) Cross-trainers
would train exclusively on either an elliptical trainer or stationary
bike (no running) for five weeks. Runners who have been competing with
slight injuries would be allowed to participate as cross-trainers as
long as the injuries have not kept them out of races in the last three
weeks of the season. The study may be able to help pay for access to
a fitness club for cross-training subjects.
For more information, contact David Honea at
dh67956@appstate.edu or (828) 264-4207.
(Posted June 7, 2006)
(Posted July 22, 2004)
List of High Schools in North Carolina
Flash Results, Inc. (Lynx FAT Timing Services, Mooresville)
Instructions for saving and sending results from Hy-Tek's Meet Manager:
Some good online resources that help to explain the college track & field/cross country recruiting process:
(from
www.CoachJayJohnson.com)
Here's another new book that's been recommended to me. Haven't read it yet, but
looks like it may be interesting for cross country runners, coaches and fans:
Author: Steve Adkisson
The book tells the story of a group of teenagers who
had the good fortune to enter the sport of cross country at the same time as an
inspiring young coach was establishing a dynamic program.
These two guys have come out with appears to be a handy little booklet for track coaches,
meet officials and meet directors. Officiating High School Track and Field may be especially useful for newer coaches and officials.
-- Phil Lawton, Las Vegas NV (Southern Nevada Officials Association -
retired T&F Coach)
--Scott King, Birmingham H.S. Los Angeles
-- Joseph Hilbe, JD, PhD Former Head Track & Field Coach, University of Hawaii;
Lead Competition Official, 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games and former
IAAF Technical Official.
The Great American Cross-Country Festival
is returning to NC after 3 years in Alabama. The same site will be used as
for the 2003 to 2005 meets -- at the Wake Med Soccer Park in Cary. From
1999 through 2002 the meet was held in or near
Charlotte. Dates are October 2 - 3, 2009. The course will be the same as for the Nike Cross Nationals Southeast Regional Championship, later in November. The featured events will be Saturday's high school
Races of Champions. The meet will include college races Friday evening and Saturday.
Watch for more details at
www.NationalScholastic.org in early 2009.
(Complete NSSF press release is available at
this page.)
Clinic promo from M-F Athletic Company -- co-sponsor of the 8th Annual NC Track &
Field-Cross Country
Coaches Clinic (1/9-10 in Greensboro):
15% PRE-CLINIC SPECIAL!!! BIG SAVINGS!!! 15%
Order your products before the clinic and we will have your order ready for pick up at the clinic. You will receive a 15% discount. All items will be shipped directly to your school.
ECU is going to have a pole vault clinic at Greenville JH Rose HS
December 13th. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Cost is $ 60.00 per athlete. This is the beginner's course. Poles will be provided. Need to bring lunch. For
registration forms contact
Dennis Gibson at JH Rose 252-321-3644, fax 252-321-5609.
Rocket Vault will offer open pole vault sessions every Tuesday/Thursday
from 6pm-8pm and Saturday from 4pm-6pm. Every athlete must have a valid
USATF membership and number. Sessions take place at Hahn's Gymnastics
in Arden NC just off Bradley Branch Rd. Each session is $10 to help
cover the facility cost. For more information call Bobby Wilson at
828-684-8832 or 828-713-6356 or Email Daniel Isaacs at vaultman18@hotmail.com
(Posted October 14, 2008)
8th Annual NC Track & Field-Cross Country Coaches Clinic
Sponsored by M-F Athletic Company and Ben L. Smith High School.
Friday, January 9, 2009: Registration: 4:30-9:00; Clinic Sessions: 5:45-9:00;
Coaches Social: 9:00-11:00
Saturday, January 10, 2009: Registration: 7:30-1:00; Clinic Sessions: 8:30-6:00.
Lunch will be provided.
1.0 Continuing Education Units
Ben L. Smith High School, 2407 S. Holden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407
The objective of the clinic is to improve the knowledge of cross-country, track and field with emphasis on training, conditioning, academics, nutrition and sportsmanship for ALL college, high school, middle school and USATF coaches.
George Williams, St. Augustine Head Track Coach, 2004 US Olympic Head Coach
Brooks Johnson, USATF Sprint Development Chair
Dennis Craddock, University of North Carolina Head Coach
Jeff Gorski, Founder & President of Javland, USATF Javelin Development Chair
Que Tucker, Associate Executive Director of the NCHSAA
Danny Williamson, Western Carolina University Head Track and Cross Country Coach
Tudie Blake - Winston-Salem State University Head Coach
Colin Kelly, Greensboro Pacesetters, Finish Lynx Operator
Eric Morell, T. W. Andrews Pole Vault Coach, Nationally Certified
Hunter Smothers, Northeast Guilford Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer
Charles Payne, Northern Durham Head Cross Country Coach
April Smith, Appalachian State University Throws Coach
Damion McLean, Appalachian State University Sprint and Jumps Coach
Jim Sprecher, UNC-Wilmington Head Track Coach
Layne Schwier, UNC-Wilmington Distance Coach
Donald Thomas, UNC-Wilmington Assistant Track Coach & Recruiting Coordinator
Robert Steele, North Rowan Head Track Coach (Retired)
Roger Burbage, NC USATF Association Certification Chairman
Mike Esposito, High Point University Head Coach
Al Davis, NC USATF Chairman
Mark Adams, NCTCCCA President, Red Springs High School Head Coach
Alton Tyre, NCTCCCA 1st Vice President, Southeast Guilford Head Coach
DePaul Mittman, NCTCCCA Executive Director; T. W. Andrews Head Coach
For All Reservations: Must tell them you're with the NC Track Coaches Clinic to get special rate. ALL OF THE HOTELS ARE LOCATED IN THE SAME BLOCK OF HIGH POINT ROAD.
Drury Inn & Suites Greensboro - 3220 High Point Road
Best Western Windsor Suites (Located in same complex as the Drury Inn & Suites)
2006 Veasley Street
Ramada Inn Conference Center (Located in same complex as the Drury Inn & Suites)
2003 Athena Ct.
The Athletic Performance Center (APC) will host 2008 Distance Runners Performance Clinic on Saturday, August 16 from 9:30 am-1 pm. The event is for coaches, track & field teams and runners of all ages. It takes place at the APC's indoor training facility in North Raleigh on Sumner Boulevard just off Old Wake Forest Road.
Directions.
Admission is free.
Volunteers are needed for the
2008 Nike Outdoor Nationals Track & Field Meet
to be held at A&T State University in Greensboro on June 19-20.
Volunteers will receive a t-shirt and meals.
2. Copy Machine Operators
3. Relay Card Runner: Run the Relay card from the Clerk's tent to the Announcer's Booth
4. Hurdles Crew: Place and remove hurdles on the track
5. Starting Block and Lane Markers: Place and remove starting blocks/lane markers on the track
6. Water Crew: Makes sure the water coolers and Gator-ade coolers are full.
7. Field events implement retrievers: shot put, discus throw hammer and javelin.
8. Field event performance board operators.
9. Field event liaison to press box. Keeps announcer informed of action in field events via walkie-talkie.
10. Pit workers for pole vault, high jump, long and triple jump.
11. Auxiliary workers: Fill in as needed
If anyone knows of anyone trying to get rid of some hurdles, we are in
need of some at Northern Durham High School. We are getting our track
resurfaced and we have the old flip weight hurdles. Anything would be
appreciated. Thanks, Shannon Parsons, Head track coach, Northern Durham
H.S., 919-560-3956.
Pole Vault Poles for Sale:
** The UCS Spirit 14' 7" 145lb and Pacer Carbon 15' 165lb are sold.
The UCS Spirit 16' 180lb is still for sale. **
Pacer Carbon 15' 165lb - $200
UCS Spirit 16' 180lb - $175
*** Updated April 30: ***
1. **SOLD** ESSX 12' 130lb - $75
2. **SOLD** Altius 13' 160lb - $75
3 **SOLD** UCS Spirit 13' 160lb - $100
4. **SOLD** UCS Spirit 14' 185lb - $125
5. UCS Spirit 15' 140lb - $150
6. Pacer Carbon 15' 165lb - $225
7. UCS Spirit 16' 180lb - $175
8. ESSX 16' 185lb - $200
UCS Spirit 14'7" 155lb - $150
Pacer Carbon 14'6" 155lb - $175
For Sale -- 2 sets of pole vault standards. Excellent condition.
1) Port-A-Pit: 9' through 16'6" (with included extenders 6' through 16'6") - $800.
2) Bell Athletics: 10' through 21' (with included extenders 8' through 21') - $1,200.
When... Starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 15.
Where... Frank Liske Park, 4001 Stough Road, Concord.
Why... Fundraiser for the Micah Rhea Arrants Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Details... Keith Rhoney, 704-788-4111 ext. 268; 704-932-1780;
krhoney@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
- Micah, 17, was a senior at NW Cabarrus, a leader of the cross-country team, a top student, artist and musician. He died 11/22 of complications from a rare blood clotting disorder.
- Micah was a friend to everyone, and he loved to run. He encouraged other runners, recruited new ones to the team, and fostered team spirit with good will and humor.
- All proceeds from the event will go to the Micah Rhea Arrants Memorial Scholarship Fund established by his family.
- The race schedule is: 9 a.m., certified 5K run; 9:30 a.m., two-mile prediction run/walk; and 10 a.m., one-mile fun run for ages 12 and under. Awards also will be given.
- Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. the day of the event, near the park volleyball courts. Entry fees on or before March 7 range from $10-$15 depending on the event, and $15-$20 after March 7. The first 300 entrants get a T-shirt.
- Entry forms can be downloaded from
www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us, go to Âschools and click on Âhigh schools to find Northwest Cabarrus.
Thanks,
David Younts, Head Track Coach, Rosewood High School
Photo from a 1986 Charlotte Striders brochure.
Mr. Todd, of Charlotte, affectionately known as 'Jerry' by his family, and 'Todd' by his friends, was the son of Mary Griffin Todd-White and the late James C. Todd. He was born November 26, 1952 in Waterloo, SC in Lauren County. He was called to be with the Lord on Friday, August 10, 2007 at home with his family after fighting a lengthy battle with cancer.
Funeral service is 12:30 PM Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, 2933 Shady Lane, Charlotte, with visitation at 12:00 PM. Interment in Beatties Ford Memorial Gardens.
Coaching Clinic Comes To Atlanta With US Olympic Coach Joe Vigil, "Take
The Lead"'s Scott Simmons and World Champion Craig Virgin
Don Jayroe, who formerly coached at Broughton HS in Raleigh has been
named Head Men's and Women's Cross-country coach at Lee University in
Cleveland, Tennessee. Lee University is an NAIA school with an
enrollment of 4,000 students. Scholarships are being offered to boys
that have run under 17:20 and girls that have run under 20:45. For
information check the
Lee University
site under recruit information or contact Coach Jayroe at (919) 847-5629
or e-mail donjayroe@bellsouth.net
Former Southern Durham, Jordan HS, Striders coach
Cross country coaches/athletes in the NW NC area:
Charlotte Observer:
Beloved Providence Day coach dies (Story,
arrangements, memorials, guestbook)
Gil Murdock, 64 dies 3 days after retiring.
Murdock spent 36 years at Providence Day, where he started the athletics program and coached 11 sports during his tenure.
2-day State Track Meet Proposed
NCPrepTrack.com