Nike Speed Clinic at the University of Houston
2024 DATES COMING SOON. JOIN PRIORITY LIST!
Check out our NEW Nike Track & Field Camp at the University of Houston, now open for registration!
The Nike Speed Clinic at the University of Houston offers athletes the opportunity to train, learn, and experience firsthand the culture and tradition of UH Track & Field, which has produced some of the most decorated collegiate and Olympic athletes in track and field.
Speed is the difference maker, and with the right coaching you can get faster, and for the first time ever, we're partnering with the University of Houston to provide you with access to some of the world’s greatest speed coaches to maximize your speed, whether you're an individual or team sport athlete.
Hosted at the University of Houston, you will have the opportunity to learn and train under the UH system with some of the most decorated coaches in track & field, including Cougar Head Coach and Olympic legend Carl Lewis, Director of Track and Field Will Blackburn, and Assistant Head Coach, Kyle Tellez.
Highlights Include
- World Class Coaching
- Separate Session for Elementary and Middle/High School Ages
- Event Specific Training
- Fantastic facilities: University of Houston's Yeoman Fieldhouse
- Individual and Group instruction
- Nike Track & Field Camps t-shirt
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Camp Coaches
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HEAD COACH CARL LEWIS
Carl Lewis is in his ninth season at the University of Houston and first as Head Coach of the Track and Field program.
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DIRECTOR WILL BLACKBURN
Coach Will Blackburn enters his 23rd season at the University of Houston and is in his first season as Director of Track and Field, Cross Country for the Houston Cougar Track and Field and Cross Country program.
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ASSISTANT HEAD COACH KYLE TELLEZ
Kyle Tellez begins his 30th season with the University of Houston coaching student-athletes in the high jump, pole vault, javelin and multi events. Tellez was elevated to Associate Head Coach in the summer of 2022 by Director of Track and Field Will Blackburn.
View KYLE's Bio ⟩
Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect a high demand on these limited first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
Join us this January at the Nike Speed Clinic at the University of Houston and train with one of the top NCAA Division 1 Track & Field programs in history.
Campers should expect to work hard at camp, but there will also be informative breakout sessions.
2024 WINTER INFORMATION
Camp Details:
- Dates: January 7, 2024
- Ages: 6-17
- Gender: Co-ed
- Camp type: Half-Day
- Schedule:
- Elementary School (ages 6-10): 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Middle/High School (ages 11-17): 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Check-in: 15 minutes prior to camp start
- Location: Yeoman Fieldhouse - University of Houston
- View the campus map here
- Meals: Campers should bring their own water/snacks
Events available:
- Speed Development for Individual and Team Sport Athletes
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist.
All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
***Please print, complete, and bring with you the UH Release Waiver to camp check-in***
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10 staff to athlete ratio
- Grouped by: age, ability and event
- Evaluation: by coaching staff
- Equipment Needed: Athletes should bring at least one pair of broken in running shoes. Event shoes/spikes are recommended but not required. Please be sure to properly mark your equipment, so that it can be easily identified. Please review the Information Packet for a detailed checklist of items to bring.
- Facility: Yeoman Fieldhouse - University of Houston Athletics (uhcougars.com)
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING:
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
ALL CAMPERS:
- 1 pair of broken in running shoes
- Water bottle
- Packed snacks
- 1 pair of event spikes (not required)
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodation/Housing is not provided.
For Parents + Campers attending camp from out of town and need a place to stay near campus, we can recommend:
`Hilton University of Houston https://www.hilton.com/en/hote...
MEDICAL PROTOCOL
Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE TRACK & FIELD CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our Track & Field camps please see our FAQ page.
Show Less See More Camp DetailsElementary School (Morning Session)
- 8:45AM Check-in
- 9:00AM Warm-up drills/activation
- 9:45AM Training
- 10:45AM Water Break
- 10:50AM Plyometric/conditioning drills
- 11:50AM Recap discussion
- 12:00PM Check-out
Middle/High School (Afternoon Session)
- 12:45PM Check-in
- 1:00PM Warm-up drills/activation
- 1:45PM Training
- 2:45PM Water Break
- 2:50PM Plyometric/conditioning drills
- 3:50PM Recap
- 4:00PM Check-out
SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.
Camp Dates & Prices
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Please join the Priority List to be notified when this program opens for 2024 registrations.