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  • 2011 Georgia Coaches Track Clinic Schedule

                div { margin: 0px; }     January 14-15, 2011 REVISED SCHEDULE!!     Friday, January 14   3:30-6:00 Registration   4:00-4:50   (Theatre)  Rob Johnson, Starts (Computer A)  Ken Bowles  Preparation of the Distance Runner for Cross Country (McKeever)  Bob Moeck Discus Basics All The Way To State (Computer B) Steve Duncan, Evolution of a High School Sprinter (How to Hook, Keep, and Develop a Sprinter)   5:00-5:50 (Theatre)     Ralph White      400 Meter Training and Strategy (Computer A)  Bill Sheskey  Athlete Portfolio's for Improving Performance (Computer B) Scott Starr, Pole Vault Basics 5:00-6:00   (McKeever)  (Chris Carter, Joe Carter, and Ben Dehnke) Peak Workouts in Cross Country   6:00-6:50 (Theatre) Rob Johnson    Relays (Computer A)  Ralph White  800m Training (McKeever) Bob Moeck, Shot Put Basics All The Way To State (Computer B)  Steve Duncan  Hurdle Basics:  Identifying Candidates and Getting ThemOff the Ground.     7:00-7:50 (Theatre) Ralph White   Conditioning for the Sprint Events (Computer A) Ken Bowles Track Preparation for the 1600-3200 m (McKeever)  Craig Musslewhite, High Jump Basics (Computer B)  Cathi Monk, Using Technology to Teach Track & Field   8:00-9:00 (Theatre)  Rob Johnson  “Motivating The Track & XC Athlete” “Good to Great” (Computer A)  Scott Starr, Triple Jump Basics (McKeever)  Craig Musslewhite   Coaching The Hurdle Events (Computer B) Bill Sheskey, Web Based Training Tools for Improving Performance                      Saturday, January 15     Saturday, January 15 7:00-8:00 a.m.  Registration (Coffee/Juice/Light Breakfast)   8:10-9:00  a.m.   (Theatre)   Ralph White   Starts and Running Drills (Computer A) Bob Moeck  Mental Training and Mental Preparation How To Win State (Shot/Discus) (McKeever)   Craig Musslewhite, Triple Jump Basics   8:00-9:00 a.m.  (Computer B) (Chris Carter,Joe Carter, and Ben Dehnke) Out of Season Preparation for Cross Country/Track for the Distance Runner.   9:05-9:50 a.m. (Theatre)  Track Sectional Proposal Update (Gary Phillips and Scott Starr) (Computer A)  Bob Moeck, Weight Training and Conditioning  Shot/Discus (McKeever)  Steve Duncan  Long Jump Basics       10:10-11:00  a.m. (Theatre)  Ralph White, The Hurdle Events (Computer A) Scott Starr  Coaching The Pole Vault (McKeever)  Kati Smallwood  Developing Distance Workouts for Track (Computer B) Bill Sheskey, Marketing Your Track Program in the Community   11:05-11:55 a.m.  (Theatre)  Mandatory Rules Clinic  Johnny Seabrooks (GHSA)     12:00-1:00 p.m. Awards Luncheon  (Sponsored by Atlanta Track Club, Georgia Promotions, and M-F Athletics) Coaches that have personally coached 20 or more years in cross country or track will be recognized at the luncheon. Coaches retiring will be recognized as well. Lodging for Clinic:   THE  ATLANTA MARRIOTT NORCROSS:  The Track/Cross Country Coaches of Georgia!   475 Technology Parkway Norcross,  GA  30092 770-263-8558   $69.00 Room Rate (2 Doubles or 1 King) Call 1-800.228.9290 & request the “Track/Cross Country” Rate Hospitality Room (Food and Snacks for Coaches on Friday Night at Marriott sponsored by Atlanta Track Club, Georgia Promotions, and M-F Athletics.   Below is your reservations link for your guests to make reservations for your January 2011event. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atlcp?groupCode=tratraa&app=resvlink&fromDate=1/13/11&toDate=1/14/11 Clinic Registration:  $59.00 per coach/individual   * Includes: Light Meal (Sandwiches, etc.) on Friday Night (4:00-7:00)                   Light Breakfast Saturday (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)                   Lunch Saturday  (12:00-1:00)    Clinic Notes   Clinic T-Shirt   Hospitality Suite for Coaches Friday Night at Marriott   Track Rules Session on Saturday available to registered coaches     Checks Payable to: The Track/Cross Country Coaches of Georgia   Send Checks and Registration to:   The Track/Cross Country Coaches of Georgia      c/o  Tomy Sitton 3940 Suwanee Place Drive Suwanee, Georgia  30024

    Bruce Taylor - December 13, 2010 - Comment
  • Foot Locker Nationals: Pre-Race Interview with Grace Tinkey

    Jason Byrne - December 11, 2010 - Comment
  • Foot Locker Nationals: Verzbicas wins 2nd FL championship! Cuffe dominates for girls win!

    The 2010 Foot Locker Nationals are in the books!  Aisling Cuffe and Lukas Verzbicas have put their stamp on history with equally dominating performances with winning times of 16:53 and 14:59.

    Aaron Rich - December 10, 2010 - 17 Comments
  • NSSF brings New Balance Indoor Nationals to The Armory

    BOSTON, MA, December 8, 2010 – Global athletic leader New Balance is pleased to announce an official multi-year partnership with the National Scholastic Sports Foundation (NSSF) and the New Balance Track & Field Center at the Armory in New York City in the New Balance Indoor Nationals. The event will bring together the best indoor track and field high school athletes from across the country for a weekend of intense competition.  

    NSSF Press Release - December 08, 2010 - 23 Comments
  • Georgia Coaches Track Clinic Jan.14-15

      The Georgia HS Coaches Association Track & Field Clinic Sponsored by The Atlanta Track Club is right around the corner in January and now is the time to sign up and join the fun. This also includes the Annual Rules Clinic held on Saturday Morning.  Click on this link for current Clinic Info  ga.milesplit.com/files/ga/coaches%20track%20clinic%202011.pdf Or Click on the article header.

    Bruce Taylor - December 07, 2010 - Comment