Nike Track & Field Camp of Champions Stanford University Stanford, California
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The NIKE Track and Field Camp at Stanford University is called the “Camp of Champions” for good reason - Stanford enjoys international recognition for its ability to turn talented young athletes into world-class performers. Instruction is given by Stanford Coaches & Staff.
The Camp of Champions offers athletes the rare opportunity to experience firsthand the life of a Stanford student-athlete. The program is designed for athletes with the desire and special apptitude to become more competitive in their event. It is challenging and intense, helping the young athlete grow mentally and physically tougher for competition and training.
Highlights Include
- Nike Running Camp T-shirt
- Back to back Track and Field & Cross Country Camp
- Knowledgeable and inspiring guest speakers
- Event specific training
- Nike Running Camp certificate
- Education in the latest training techniques and sports sciences
- Post-camp goal setting and training
Cobb Track and Angel Field is host to thousands of athletes each year. World, American, collegiate and high school records have all been set on this amazing facility. The Track has hosted the USA National Championships, USA Junior Nationals, and is home to the prestigious Stanford Invitational. During each training session, campers select an event of their choice for specialization. Each group is assigned an experienced event coach, for specialized training and individual attention. Campers are also welcomed to do the Stanford Cross Country Camp which runs July 11-15. Click Here for more information.
Camp Director
Edrick Floreal
Edrick Floreal, who has spearheaded a resurgence of the Stanford Track & Field program, was named Franklin P. Johnson Director of Track & Field and Cross Country during the fall of 2005. This year will mark his 14th season with Stanford and the sixth as camp director.
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As director of both the cross country and track & field programs, Floreal has coached school record holders, Pac 10 champions, NCAA All-Americans, NCAA champions and Olympic medalists. A 2012 Olympic Team Head Coach, two-time Olympian, five-time NCAA champion, and eight time All- American, Floreal oversees one of the finest cross country and track programs in the nation.
Coach
Kyle White
Kyle White is entering his third year as an assistant coach with Stanford. He works with the sprinters, short hurdlers, and high jumpers. White comes to Stanford from the University of Arkansas where he spent two years as an assistant coach under legendary Razorbacks head coach, John McDonnell.
White coached J-Mee Samuels to third place finishes in both the 60 and 200 meters at the NCAA Indoor Championships in 2008. Samuels finished the season ranked in the top-four in both events in Arkansas history. Under White's guidance Arkansas' 4x100-meter relay also qualified for the NCAA Championships in both 2007 and 2008.
In His first year at Stanford University, White coached Ryan Fisicaro to the indoor school record in the 60m., He also guided Zach Chandy and the men’s 4 x 100m Relay to the NCAA Regional Outdoor Championships.
White has worked with six athletes that competed in the Olympics and the World Championships. They include Americans Tyson Gay, Wallace Spearmon, Derrick Williams, Samuels, Canadian Jared Connaughton and Jamaican 2-time Olympic Gold-Medalist Veronica Campbell.
Coach
Andrew Ninow
Andrew Ninow begins his third season as an assistant coach working with the throwers. Ninow made an immediate impact on The Farm, leading five throwers to the NCAA Outdoor Championships in just two seasons.
Last season, Ninow led Jaynie Goodbody to her third-straight trip to the NCAA meet in the hammer throw. She was also the Pac-10 Champion in the same event. During the indoor season, Carter Wells earned a MPSF title after winning the weight throw in dominating fashion.
Highlighting Ninow's impressive group in 2009 was Daniel Schaerer who won the Pac-10 title in the discus. Schaerer went on to the NCAA's where he earned his first All-America honor after placing third. Also advancing to the NCAA's for the men was Kyle Davis-Hammerquist in the hammer throw.
On the women's side, Ninow helped Michaela Wallerstedt earn a trip to the NCAA's in both the shot put and the discus. In addition, Goodbody made a repeat trip to the national meet in the hammer.
Before coming to Stanford, Ninow coached throwers at the University of San Francisco. At USF, Ninow coached the female javelin school record holder and conference champion. His male throwers scored a total of 32 points at the conference championships.
Coach
Toby Stevenson
Toby Stevenson enters his second season as an assistant coach for the pole vault and multi-events. Stevenson made his return to The Farm for the 2010 season as a former legend of the sport during his athletic career that included an NCAA title in the pole vault and Olympic Silver Medal for the United States at the 2004 Athens Games.
In his first season, Stevenson made an immediate impact, leading Katerina Stefanidi to a pair of All-America honors in the pole vault. The Cardinal sophomore tied for fourth at the NCAA Outdoor Championships and tied for fifth at the NCAA Indoor meet. In addition, she set new school records both indoors and outdoors of 14-1 ¼. Stevenson also helped Casey Roche on the men's side to a new career best of 17-3 that ranks third all-time at Stanford. In addition, Stevenson worked with a young multi-event group that showed promise, including Karynn Dunn scoring at the Pac-10 meet as a freshman.
As an athlete, Stevenson captured his NCAA title in Buffalo, N.Y. in 1998. Overall, he was a six-time All-American on The Farm, earning honors both indoors and outdoors in the pole vault from 1998-2000. Stevenson also remains the Stanford record holder in the pole vault with a mark of 18-9 ¼, which he established in 2000.
Stevenson went on to have a standout professional career, highlighted by an Olympic Silver Medal at the Athens Games in 2004. He has also been a World Championships participant and a former U.S. Champion.
Stevenson coached for two seasons at Stanford following his own collegiate career. He was an assistant coach for the pole vault and multi-events for the Cardinal in 2001 and 2002. During that time, he coached Kathleen Donoghue to back-to-back All-America honors in the pole vault. He is a 2000 graduate of Stanford.
Coach
Jason Dunn
Jason Dunn returns this year as the associate cross country and assistant track coach. Along with PattiSue Plummer, he will work with the distance and cross country runners under Coach Floreal's guidance.
Prior to Stanford, Dunn was the head cross country and assistant track and field coach at Virginia. Dunn coached teams to the NCAA Championships on eight occasions (four men, four women). He also led the 2005 and 2007 men's squads to ACC titles, and in 2005 saw both the men's and women's teams advance to the NCAA Championships, marking the first time in school history both qualified for the championships in the same season. For his efforts, Dunn was honored as the 2005 and 2007 ACC Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year.
PattieSue Plumer
PattiSue Plumer begins her first season coaching at Stanford. A two-time Olympian and one of Stanford's greatest distance runners, she returns as an assistant track and field and associate cross country coach.
Plumer, a nine-time All-American, and Coach Jason Dunn will work with the distance and cross country runners under Coach Floreal's guidance.
Known for her gritty running as much as her fast times, Plumer won two NCAA titles before embarking on a sterling post-collegiate career highlighted by a 1989 American record in the 5,000 meters and a fifth place in the 3,000 in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
Most recently, Plumer coached cross country and track at nearby Los Altos (Calif.) High School for the past six years.
Campers can choose from all disciplines: throw (shot put,hammer, discus, javelin) sprints, hurdles, middle distance (including steeplechase), and jumps (high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault). Note: For liabiltiy reasons, pole vaulters must bring their own poles.
Throughout the week training and instruction are provided in breakout sessions taught by NIKE sponsored guest athletes and coaches. Topics include a variety of subjects related to college and elite track and field training such as racing, motivation, nutrition and team bonding. A representative from the Stanford admissions office attends one session dedicated to the college recruiting process, offering valuable advice to campers.
During each training session, campers select an event of their choice for specialization. Each group is assigned an experienced event coach for specialized training and individual attention.
To learn more about the Stanford Track and Field Collegiate Program, visit their website CLICK HERE!
Sample Daily Schedule
- 8:00am Breakfast
- 9:30am Event Groups & Stations
- 12:00pm Lunch
- 1:00pm Guest Speaker
- 2:30pm Event Groups or Stations
- 5:00pm Swim/Games
- 6:00pm Discussion Panels
- 7:00pm Dinner
- 8:15pm Free Time/Nike Bus/Movie
- 10:30pm Lights out!
SESSION INFORMATION
CHECK IN: Registration will take place on the lawn outside of Kimball Hall between 3:00‐5:00 pm on Saturday, July 7th. There will be no early check in.
Campers and Staff will be staying in Kimball Hall and will dine across the street at Wilbur Hall.
CHECK OUT: Departure is Wednesday, July 11th. Campers must be picked up and checked out of Kimball Hall between 8:00-11:00 am. Campers who are staying for the Cross Country camp will be supervised by staff until check in at 3pm.
HEALTH FORMS
All forms must be emailed, mailed or faxed to US Sports Camps.
Fax: 415-479-6061 Attn: Danielle
Address: 750 Lindaro St. Suite 220
San Rafael, CA 94901
Email: running@ussportscamps.com
INSTRUCTION
Ratio: 1:10
Runners grouped by: ability and event.
Facility: Stanford track & campus.
HOUSING
Dorm: Kimball Hall
Campers Per Room: 2
Roommates: If you have a roommate request, and have not already given it to us, please do so no later than 10 days before the start of camp. After that, the request can't be guaranteed.
Bathrooms: shared
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: No
Key Deposit: $135 – Bring a check made out to US Sports Camps.
Suggested spending money: $40.
Medical facility: a certified trainer will be on staff at all times.
TRAVEL
Closest Airport: San Jose Aiport (20 Min) or San Francisco International Aiport (40 min).
Transportation: NOT PROVIDED BY THE CAMP TO OR FROM ANY AIRPORTS. If your camper is flying to or from the San Jose Airport or San Francisco International Airport, we recommend VIP Airport Shuttle 1-800-235-8847 or www.vipairportshuttle.com. Included in the registration packet is a travel form with more information on arrival and departure times.
Challenging Experience
"This camp is for the runner that wants to challenge himself/herself. As a parent I appreciated the many discussions, which included one about college selection through the lens of the student-athlete."
Highest level of improvement!
"Stanford Track Camp is a great place to learn and further improve your ability in the sport even at the highest levels."
Inspiring Staff & Camp!
"This camp gave me a future to look forward to and a staff of inspiring people to look up to. There really isn't an experience like this out there for people passionate about this sport."
Helps Achieve Goals
"These camps offer athletes of all ability levels the opportunity to receive the help, encouragement, and instruction they need to help them achieve their goals."
Meets Anyone's Needs
"Whether you want to go to improve from a high level in one specific area, or in many different areas or if you want to try something new, this camp provides a great, competative yet also helpful and open-minded environment to do so."
Hone Skills
"Nike Track & Field Camps are a great addition to any training program. Held at some of the top universities in the country, it's a great way for athletes to hone their skills and learn about the university experience."
Learn Something New!
"Everyone gets phenomenal training in their specific events, as well as in proper ways to warm up and train. Also, everyone has the opportunity to learn a brand new event!"
Great Experience!
"This camp was an excellent choice for my son. His training was intense and he came home telling us about the informative seminars. The university experience was especially the highlight, very safe!!"
Recommend this Camp to all Runners!
"This camp has helped me determine the kind of track and field I will be participating in. The coaches were helpful and pushed me to my full ability and I appreciated that. I would recommend this camp to all runners who are serious in track and field and want to have an enjoyable time!"
Parent of Camper
Camp of Champions!
"The Nike Camp of Champions provides excellent training and instruction from some of the best collegiate athletes in the country, while providing crucial information about college running and the life of an athlete."