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Nike Speed Clinic with LaShawn Merritt

SPRINT TO SUCCESS

Join us for the Nike Speed Development Clinic with Sprint to Success and 400m Olympic Champion LaShawn Merritt, providing world-class coaching on topics including training, drills and technique, plyometrics, motivation and goal setting, nutrition, and much more.

Hosted at West Boca Raton Community High School in Boca Raton, FL, you will have the opportunity to learn from one of the fastest athletes in track & field to maximize your game-day speed, whether you're an individual and/or team sport athlete.

Highlights Include

Top-notch coaching from 400m Olympic Champion, LaShawn Merritt
Focus on Speed Development
Training for both Individual and Team Sport Athletes
Tips on nutrition and injury prevention
Individual & group instruction
Open ages 8-18
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Director LaShawn Merritt

LaShawn Merritt is an Olympic Champion and 2-time World Champion in the 400m, as well as winning 2 Olympic and 6 World Championship gold medals in the 4x400m relay representing Team USA. Merritt is one of only six men in history to have broken 20 seconds for the 200m and 44 seconds for the 400m, and his personal best of 43.65 seconds makes him the ninth fastest of all-time.
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LaShawn was a successful junior athlete and won the 400m gold at the 2004 World Junior Championships, as well as setting two world junior records in the relays.

He established himself individually in 2007 by winning a silver medal in the 400m at the 2007 World Championships.

At the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, he won Olympic Gold, running a personal best time and winning by a record margin of 0.99 secs. He also broke the Olympic record in the relay with Team USA.

Merritt established himself as World Champion with a win at the 2009 World Championships in the 400m and the 4×400m relay, which he repeated in 2013 in Moscow.

SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY! REGISTRATION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE EARLY.

You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

SESSION INFORMATION

Camp Details:

Dates: Sunday, April 14, 2024
Ages: 8-18
Gender: Co-ed
Camp type: Clinic
Schedule: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Check-in: 15 minutes prior to camp start time
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!

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: West Boca Raton Community High School

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
Sunblock
Packed snacks
Gym bag/backpack

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.

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 SPORT PERFORMANCE CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our Sport Performance camps please see our FAQ page.

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Sample Daily Schedule

9:45am Athletes check-in
10:00am Conditioning
11:00am Break + Q&A
12:00pm Plyometric drills + Sport Specific Training
1:30pm Recap
2:00pm Athletes check-out

West Boca Raton Community High School in Boca Raton, FL, is the perfect location to focus on maximizing your gameday speed.

Does the Health & Release Form need to be signed by a doctor?

Our Health & Release Form does not require a doctor’s signature. This form is required to be filled out accurately, and completed online prior to camp arrival.

Are meals provided?

Campers should bring their own water/drinks and snacks.

Are the campers supervised throughout the camp?

Yes, campers are supervised by the coaches and staff. All staff members complete criminal and sex offender background checks before working the camp.

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Can I come to camp alone or do I have to be a member of a team?

We welcome individual campers and teams. It's a great place to meet new friends who share your enthusiasm for the sport and to have FUN!

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.

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