Georgia Track & Field Clinic 2008
January 18-19, 2008
Corporate Sponsors of the 2008 Clinic
Atlanta Track Club, M-F Athletics, & Georgia Promotions
Wesleyan High School, Norcross, Ga.
Date: January 18, 2008 Friday (4:00-9:45 P.M.) January 19, 2008 Saturday (8:00-1:00 P.M)
Where: Wesleyan High School, Norcross, Ga.
Hilton Atlanta Northeast-Clinic Rate $67.00 (770-447-4747)
Hilton Atlanta Northeast located on 5993 Peachtree Industrial. This is the same hotel we have used the last nine years for the clinic. There is a block of rooms for the clinic. Be sure to let the hotel know you are wanting to use one of the rooms set aside for the block for the clinic.
Cost of the Clinic: $ 59 for those that register prior to January 14, 2008. Late registration is $65.00. Registration fee covers light dinner on January 18, light breakfast on January , and awards luncheon on January 19. You can register by mail or pay on January 18 or January 19 at Wesleyan.
Directions: Wesleyan High School, Norcross, Ga. Wesleyan School is located in Norcross, Georgia, approximately five miles north of I-285, just past the intersection of Peachtree Parkway (Highway 141) and Spalding Drive. There are two entrances to the school; one is less than one quarter of a mile north of the Peachtree Parkway-Spalding Drive intersection, and the other is about one quarter of a mile east of that intersection on Spalding Drive.
Directions From I-285:
Take the Peachtree Industrial North exit (east or west bound). When Peachtree Industrial forks to the right, take the left fork, Highway 141/Peachtree Parkway/Cumming. Continue on 141 to the traffic light at Spalding Drive. Take a right on Spalding (a Bank of America will be on your right). The entrance to Wesleyan will be on your left at the first traffic light.
Directions From I-85 South:
From northeast Georgia, take I-85 South to the Beaver Ruin Exit and turn right on Beaver Ruin Road. Continue 2-3 miles to Buford Highway and turn right. At next light, turn left on Langford Road (Texaco Station on left). Continue on Langford (it will merge with Medlock Bridge Rd. before crossing Peachtree Industrial) to Spalding Drive. Turn left on Spalding (passing the new Norcross High School on the left) and continue until you see Wesleyan’s football stadium on the right. Turn right at the light just past the stadium into the school property.
Directions From Ga. 400 North:
Take Ga. 400 North to exit 7 Holcomb Bridge East. Head east to Spalding Drive. Turn left. Continue straight across Highway 141/Peachtree Parkway. Go to the first traffic light after the Peachtree Pkwy intersection and turn left into Wesleyan School.
Directions From Ga. 400 South:
Take Ga. 400 South to exit 13 (Hwy. 141) and go south on 141. Proceed on 141 to Spalding Drive (there will be a Wendy's on the left) and turn left at the traffic light onto Spalding. Go to the first traffic light and turn left into Wesleyan School.
2008 Clinic Schedule
Wesleyan High School
Friday, January 18
3:30-6:00 Registration
4:00-4:50
(Theatre) Ron Johnson, Writing Sprint Workouts
(McKeever) Matt Ellis, The Basics of the Shot
(Computer Rm.) Denis Kholev, Physical Preparation of Pole Vaulters
5:00-5:50
(McKeever) Scott Neal, The KISS Approach to Horizontal Jumps
(Theatre) Denis Kholev, “Coaching a Champion” Selection, Motivation, and Education of young athletes.
(Computer Rm.) Andrew Hudson, Building A Track Program
6:00-6:50
(Theatre) Stephen Harris, Hurdle Drills and Training
(Cafeteria) Paul Nowicki, “Nuts and Bolts” of a Cross Country Program
(McKeever) Matt Ellis, Discus Basics
(Computer Rm.) Richard Ramsey, Track and Field Strength Training
7:00-7:50
(Theatre) Ron Johnson, Specific Drills for Speed Development Part 1
(Cafeteria) Andrew Hudson, Motivating The Female Athlete
(Computer Room) Scott Neal, Keys to Hurdling
(McKeever) Stephen Harris, The Basics of the Triple Jump
8:00-9:00
(Theatre) Ron Johnson, Specific Drills for Speed Development Part 2
(Cafeteria) Paul Nowicki, Training The Middle Distance Runner
(McKeever) Denis Kholev, Differences in Pole Vaulting Techniques and training between the beginner, intermediate, and elite vaulters.
Georgia Track & Field Clinic
Saturday, January 19, 2008
7:00-8:00 a.m. Registration (Coffee/Juice/Light Breakfast) M-F Athletics (Sponsor)
8:00-8:50 a.m.
(McKeever) Stephen Harris, High Jump Basics
(Cafeteria) Denis Kholev, “Everything outside the Track” Behavior and Lifestyle of a Champion
(Theatre) Ron Johnson, How to Build Workouts for the 400/800 meters
(Computer Rm) Matt Ellis, Shot/Discus Drill Basics
9:00-9:50 a.m.
(Cafeteria) Andrew Hudson, Cross Country Training
(Rm 132) Room Reserved for GHSA Track Clinicians w/ Gary Phillips
Theatre- Scott Neal, Sprints and Relays
(Mckeever) Stephen Harris, Long Jump Basics
10:00-10:50
(Cafeteria) Paul Nowicki, The Winter and Spring, Distance Running
(Theatre) Ron Johnson, Season Progression for Sprinters
(McKeever) Matt Ellis, Coaching the Advanced Thrower (Shot)
(Computer Rm) Denis Kholev, Fundamentals of Pole Vaulting Drills
11:00-11:50 a.m. (Theatre) Mandatory Rules Clinic Johnny Seabrooks (GHSA)
12:00-1:00 p.m. Awards Luncheon (Sponsored by Atlanta Track Club, Georgia Promotions, M-F Athletics)
Coaches that have personally coached 20 or more years will be recognized. There will be drawings for prizes at the luncheon. A few athletes and coaches will be recognized by the organization.
1:00-1:50 p.m.
(Theatre) Stephen Harris, Learn by Doing Hurdle Session
Coaches will have an opportunity to the drills first hand, or just observe!
Speakers (Clinicians)
1.Denis Kholev is an accomplished athlete with personal pole vault record of 18'8”. He is an experienced coach and an educator. Denis was a 2001 NCAA champion and Pac-10 conference champion, while at University of Southern California (USC). He spent more than a decade competing on a world circuit, participated in World and European Championships and qualified for two Olympic Games.
2. Andrew Hudson-Head Cross Country and Track Coach at Collins Hill High School.
Collins Hill has won 4 straight state championships in cross country and two in track in 5-A.
3. Richard Ramsey-Sprint/jumps/hurdles Coach at Collins Hill High School
Very successful with the sprints and jumps.
4. Stephen Harris-Norcross High School (Stephen attended Norcross High School)
Current Social Studies Teacher at Norcross High School
Norcross High Graduate 1999
4 Time- All-American at the University of Tennessee in the Decathlon
NCAA Champion 2003
Ranked #4 in the US and #15 in the World in the Decathlon in 2003
Currently in training for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing China
5.Paul Nowicki, Jacksonville, Florida (Middle Distance/Distance)
Coach Nowicki is a very successful coach in Florida. The girl’s team just placed 1st in cross country in 2007, while the boys were fifth in the state.
6. Matt Ellis, M-F Athletics (Shot/Discus)
7.Scott Neal, Tallulah Falls (Hurdles)
USATF Level II in all four areas (Sprints/Hurdles/Relays; Endurance; Throws; Jumps)
USATF Level I Instructor
CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) w/ NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association)
Head Boys/Girls Coach at Tallulah Falls School (9th year)
24th year coaching (17th as head coach)
8. Ron Johnson, Ass’t Track Coach, University of Texas
He was a clinician in 2003 at the Georgia Clinic. Coach Johnson is very involved in the USATF Track Level I Programs.
Make Checks Payable to: The Track./Cross Country Coaches of Georgia
Send to Peachtree Ridge High School
C/O Tomy Sitton
1555 Old Peachtree Road
Suwanee, Georgia 30024
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Service Awards:
# of years experience is for coaches that have 20 or more years experience. There will be a special recognition at our M-F Athletics/Georgia Promotions Awards Luncheon at 12:00-1:00 on January 18, 2008.
T-shirt Size-Shirt provided by Georgia Promotions-Brian Cole
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