
Nike Sprints, Hurdles, and Jumps Camp at Azusa Pacific University
SPRINTS | HURDLES | JUMPS
Join us for the 2023 Nike Track & Field Camp at Azusa Pacific University.
National Track & Field Coach of the Year, Jack Hoyt, Olympic Hurdler and 2023 Indoor National Assistant Coach of the Year, Andrea Blackett, and Long Jump World Record Holder and World Champion, Mike Powell, head up the Nike Track & Field Camp at Azusa Pacific University, that teaches specific techniques for sprints, hurdles, and jumps. Special attention will be placed on speed, strength, and power development.
This camp provides opportunities for athletes (ages 12 – 18) to be coached by world class technicians in sprinting, hurdling, and jumping events. Each day will begin with all campers completing a dynamic warmup followed by speed and sprint mechanics training. Campers will then split into groups for specified event training. Day 4 will consist of speed power tests, hurdles, sprints, jumps, and relay, depending on campers event choice. Campers can choose to be trained in any single jumping event (i.e., LJ, TJ, HJ) or all three.
Hosted at Azusa Pacific University, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches & athletes in track & field to improve your T&F performance.
Highlights Include
- Top-notch world class college coaching
- Specifics for sprints, hurdles, jumps technique.
- Special attention will be placed on speed, strength, and power development.
- Individual & group instruction
- Open ages 12-18
- Nike Running Camps t-shirt
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Camp Coaches
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DIRECTOR JACK HOYT
Jack Hoyt was hired in 2017 to lead the Azusa Pacific track and field program, joining the Cougars with nearly 30 years of collegiate coaching experience including the previous five years as associate head coach at UCLA.
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COACH ANDREA BLACKETT
Andrea Blackett, named 2023 Indoor National Assistant Coach of the Year, joined the coaching staff of Azusa Pacific track and field after spending 2017 coaching at UCLA, coaching sprints and hurdles for the Cougars.
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Coach Mike Powell
Mike Powell joined the Azusa Pacific track & field coaching staff in the fall of 2022. With the Cougars, Powell will coach the horizontal jumps.Powell was a long jumper who competed at three Olympic Games (1988-96), winning silver medals in 1988 and 1992 behind Carl Lewis, but he is best known for winning the greatest long jump competition in the history of the sport, when he defeated Lewis at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo.
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Camp Details
2023 DATES CONFIRMED!
You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
2023 OVERVIEW
- Dates: June 19-22
- Age Group: 12-18
- Gender: Co-ed
- Camp Types: Half-Day
- Schedule: 8:15 AM-12:00 PM
- Check-in Location: Cougar Athletic Stadium
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- Meals: Campers should bring their own water and snacks
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!
EVENTS AVAILABLE
- Sprints
- Hurdles
- Jumps (Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump; No Pole Vault)
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10 staff to camper ratio
- Grouped by: age, ability, and event
- Evaluation: by coaching staff
- Equipment needed: Campers 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.
- Facility: Azusa Pacific University - Cougar Athletic Stadium
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:
- 1-2 pairs of broken in running shoes/ event spikes
- Water bottle
- Sunblock
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 TRACK & FIELD CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our Track & Field camps please see our FAQ page.
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.