Nike Track & Field Camp at Texas Christian University
THE TCU LEGACY CONTINUES
2023 DATES ANNOUNCED!
The 2023 Nike Track & Field Camp at TCU offers athletes the rare opportunity to experience, firsthand, the legacy of TCU Track & Field, which has produced some of the most memorable teams in track and field, including the fastest 4x100m and 4x200m in collegiate history.
Join Director of Track and Field and TCU legend Khadevis Robinson and his Horned Frogs' staff, for a week of track and field coaching, training and fun. Campers will have the opportunity to learn and develop within a chosen event group, including sprints, hurdles, jumps, and throws, as well as middle distance.
Highlights Include
- Top-notch college coaching
- All Track & Field Events (No Javelin or Hammer Throw; Shot/Discus athletes must bring own implements)
- Pole Vault - Athletes MUST bring own Poles
- Fantastic facilities: TCU's renowned Lowdon Track & Field Complex
- Individual and group instruction
- Open to ages 13-17 (High School)
- Nike Running Camps t-shirt
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Camp Coaches
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DIRECTOR KHADEVIS ROBINSON
TCU legend and 2x Olympian Khadevis Robinson was named the Horned Frogs' new Director of Track and Field in July 2022.
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Coach JOHN KENNESON
Coach Kenneson is in his 38th season of division I coaching and his 17th at TCU. In the last three decades he has built a legacy as one of the top throws coaches in the country. At TCU, Kenneson oversees all throwing events and strength and conditioning for the throwers.
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coach SHAWN JACKSON
Coach Jackson joined the Horned Frogs' staff in August 2012 after 17 years as associate head coach at his alma mater, Louisiana Tech.
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COACH MARISSA CHEW
Coach Chew joined the Horned Frogs in the Summer of 2021 after three seasons at IUPUI where she coached the sprinters, jumpers and multis events.
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COACH ROGER COOKE
Coach Cooke joined the Horned Frogs' staff in 2022, serving as Assistant Coach for Track & Field/Cross Country.
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Coach Tyrone Edgar
Director of Track and Field Khadevis Robinson announced Tyrone Edgar as an assistant track and field coach in the Fall of 2022.
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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 Track & Field Camp at TCU and train with one of the top NCAA Division 1 Track & Field programs in the country.
Campers should expect to work hard at camp, but there will also be plenty of breakout sessions and guest speakers, as well as some super fun team activities.
2023 OVERVIEW
- Dates: June 12-16
- Ages: 13-17
- Gender: Co-ed
- Camp type: Day
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Check-in: 15 minutes prior to camp start time
- Location: Lowdon Track & Field Complex
- View the campus map here
- Lunch: Campers should bring their own lunch 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!
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10 staff to camper ratio
- Grouped by: age, ability and experience
- 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.
- Pole Vault - Campers must bring their own Poles
- Shot/Discus - Campers must bring their own implements (Shot and/or Discus)
- Facility: Texas Christian University Lowdon Track & Field Complex
EVENTS OFFERED
- Sprints
- Hurdles
- All Jumps (including Pole Vault; Pole Vault Campers must bring own Poles)
- Throws (Shot/Discus Only; campers must bring their own implements)
- Middle Distance
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:
- Extra Athletic clothing
- 1-2 pairs of broken in running shoes/ event spikes
- Non-running shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunblock
- Packed lunch and snacks
- Small gym bag/backpack
POLE VAULT CAMPERS:
- Must bring own Poles
SHOT PUT AND DISCUS CAMPERS:
- Must bring own implements (Shot and/or Discus)
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.
Closest Airport: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
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.
The Lowdon Track and Field Complex was selected as the "Outstanding Track Complex" by the United States Tennis Court and Track Builders Association in 2000. Located on the southwest corner of the TCU campus, the Lowdon Track and Field Complex allows the program to take on the nation's finest collegiate competition on its home turf.
Camp Questions & Answers
MY CHILD DOES MULTIPLE EVENTS; WILL THERE BE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HER TO TRAIN ON MULTIPLE SKILLS DURING CAMP?
Yes campers can train with multiple event groups.
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.
WHAT DOES MY CHILD NEED TO BRING TO CAMP?
All camp details and a checklist of items are available on the camp webpage.
ARE MEALS PROVIDED?
Campers should bring their own lunch and snacks.
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.