Nike Track & Field Clinic with LaShawn Merritt at Hermitage High School
2024 DATES & PRICES NOW AVAILABLE!
Join us for the Nike Track & Field Clinic with Sprint to Success and 400m Olympic Champion LaShawn Merritt. The camp combines top notch sprints, hurdles and jumping instruction from a world-class coach on topics including training, drills and technique, plyometrics, motivation and goal setting, nutrition, and much more.
Hosted at Hermitage High School in Henrico, VA, you will have the opportunity to learn from one of the fastest athletes in track & field to maximize your game-day speed.
Highlights Include
- Top-notch coaching from 400m Olympic Champion, LaShawn Merritt
- Tips on nutrition and injury prevention
- Individual & group instruction
- Open ages 8-18
- Nike Track & Field Camps t-shirt
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Camp Coaches
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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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Camp Details
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, May 19, 2024
- Ages: 8-18
- Gender: Co-ed
- Camp type: Clinic
- Schedule: 9:00AM-3:00PM
- Check-in: 8:45AM
- Meals: Lunch is not provided. Campers should bring their own water/snacks.
Events available:
- Sprints
- Hurdles
- Triple Jump
- Long Jump
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: Hermitage 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 lunch and/or 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 TRACK & FIELD CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our Track & Field camps please see our FAQ page.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 8:45am Athletes check-in
- 9:00am Conditioning
- 10:00am Plyometric drills + Sport Specific Training
- 11:45am Lunch
- 12:15pm Plyometric drills + Sport Specific Training
- 2:30pm Recap
- 3:00pm Athletes check-out
Hermitage High School in Henrico, VA, is the perfect location to focus on maximizing your gameday speed.
Camp Questions & Answers
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.
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!
Nike Track & Field Clinic with LaShawn Merritt at Hermitage High School
Henrico, Virginia 23228
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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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