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SPEED | ACCELERATION | EXPLOSIVENESS

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The Nike Speed Camp 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
  • Event Specific Training
  • Fantastic facilities: University of Houston's Yeoman Fieldhouse
  • Individual and Group instruction
  • Open ages 13-18 (High School)
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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.

    View CARL's Bio
  • BLACKBURN

    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.

    View WILL's Bio
  • TELLEZ

    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.

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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 summer at the Nike Speed Camp 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 SESSION INFORMATION

Camp Details:

  • Dates: 2024 Dates Coming Soon. Join Priority List!
  • Ages: 13-18
  • Gender: Co-ed
  • Camp type: Half-Day
  • Schedule: 8:30am - 12:00 noon
  • Check-in: 8:30-8:45am
  • 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
  • Sunblock
  • 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.

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Camp Reviews

Overall Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars
    • 5/5.

    June 29, 2023: Carl Lewis really gave these kids personalized attention and was great with the parents too. This was a priceless, once in a lifetime experience for us. Carl's words were just as important as the physical skills in my opinion. He embraced teaching/coaching this impressionable group of kids. This says a lot about the kind of person Carl is, not just an athlete.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    July 2, 2023: In-depth feedback and instructions. All the coaches were amazing. I was highly impressed at Carl Lewis hands on participation throughout the camp.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 28, 2023: The hands on, quick feedback for the athletes. I loved when they recorded and then spoke to kids about what needed to be corrected

    — Anonymous

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    • 5/5.

    June 28, 2023: My daughter being recognized for integrity. I like that they didn’t just recognize kids for ability but for behavior as well.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 30, 2023: My son's interactions with Carl Lewis were tremendous! What a spectacular person and coach!

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 29, 2023: My son asking Carl Lewis questions about technique and top end speed endurance

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    July 5, 2023: It was amazing college coaches working with the athletes hands on real time.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 29, 2023: Carl Lewis being so transparent and through with the kids and parents

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 29, 2023: Working on our block starts and receiving constructive criticism.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.
    He is looking forward to attending next year.

    — Anonymous

Nike Speed Camp at the University of Houston

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CARL LEWIS, HEAD COACH
Athletics/Alumni Center - 3204 Cullen Blvd
Houston, Texas 77004
Questions? Call 1-800-645-3226
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm PST

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

This program has concluded for the season.

Please Join our Priority List to be notified when this program is available for registration.

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