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Nike Track & Field Camp in San Mateo

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Camp Overview

SHOT PUT | DISCUS

Spend the day learning from some of the best throws coaches in the US!

The Nike Track & Field Clinic in San Mateo offers throwers the opportunity to learn and develop as a more competitive athlete, focusing on the Shot and Discus.

Highlights Include

  • Top-notch coaching by Coach Nick Garcia
  • Emphasis on developing throwing Technique and Mechanics
  • Individual and group instruction
  • Open Ages 12-18
  • Nike Camp T-shirt!

Camp Coaches

  • Nick Garcia Head shot

    Nick Garcia

    Director

    Nick Garcia is one of the leading high school coaches in the country. He has served as the strength coach and throws coach at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California since 2003.

    Nick Garcia Head shot

    Nick Garcia

    Director

    As of 2018 he has coached 17 boys over 55 feet in the shot put using both the spin and glide techniques. He has also coached two girls over 49 feet (15 meters). In total, he has produced 60 CIF finalists, 5 CIF champions, and 10 state qualifiers.

    Garcia was also an active shot putter himself. As a student at California State University Northridge, Garcia was a two-time Big Sky conference champion in the shot put. In ten years of post-collegiate training he increased his personal best to 18.35 meters. This was also done even though, by shot put standards, he is not the typical thrower: he measures just 170-centimeters (5-foot 7-inches) tall and has a snatch of just 105-kilograms. For more about Nick’s approach to throwing, check out this detailed interview with him.

    With a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Kinesiology, IAAF Level 5 certification, CSCS certification, and USA Weightlifting credentials, Nick is also an experienced presenter on both strength training and throws training. He is a faculty member for the Gambetta Athletic Improvement Network (GAIN) and has presented at the Canadian National Throws Conference, LA84 Advanced Clinic, and multiple courses and clinics for both the World Athletics Center and HMMR Media. He has also consulted on athletic development topics with professional teams in rugby and was the NHSSCA state and regional coach of the year.

Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

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

Winter 2025 OVERVIEW

  • Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025 / 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Schedule:
    • Discus: 8-10am
    • Lifting Discussion (Classroom): 10-11am
    • 11-11:30am: Training Activity
    • 11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch
    • 12:30-1pm: Activity
    • 1-3pm: Shot Put
    • 3-4pm: Plyos/Medball
  • Age Group: 14-18 (**Coaches Registration available)
  • Check-in: 15 minutes prior to camp start time
  • Location: Serra High School, 451 W 20th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
  • Lunch is not provided. Campers should bring their own lunch and snacks.

SIBLING DISCOUNT

We’re excited to offer a discount for families with multiple children attending! If you’re registering two or more siblings for this camp, please reach out to us at [email protected] for a discount code to use during registration.

We offer the following sibling discounts for our running camps:

  • $15 off for weekend clinics

  • $20 off for day camp sessions

  • $25 off for overnight sessions

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: Please bring your own discus and throwing shoes. Participants should bring at least one pair of broken in running shoes. Event shoes are recommended but not required. Please be sure to properly mark your equipment, so that it can be easily identified.
  • Facility: Serra High School, 451 W 20th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403

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 ATHLETES:

  • Please bring your own discus and throwing shoes
  • Extra Athletic clothing
  • 1-2 pairs of broken in running shoes/ event shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sunblock
  • Small 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.

CAMP TUITION PAYMENTS

Full payment of camp fees must be completed by the first day of the month before camp. For example:

  • June Camps: final payment is due on May 1
  • July Camps: final payment is due on June 1
  • August Camps: final payment is due on July 1

Any camper with an unpaid balance 10 days before the start of their camp will forfeit all camp fees paid to date and be removed from the camp.

Your confirmation email shows your balance due and balance due date. Final payments can be made through the US Sports Camps Customer Portal or by phone at 1-800-645-3226.

BEHAVIOR POLICIES

We may ask campers who require 1×1 supervision, disrupt the camp experience, or threaten the safety of themselves or others to leave camp. Behaviors meriting expulsion include, but are not limited to: a cause or threat of violence, putting themselves or others in danger, possession of a weapon, possession or use of alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, drugs or illegal substance, robbery, damage to property, sexual misconduct or assault, harassment, hazing, racist remarks or acts, or intimidation. In those cases, we will contact a parent to pick up the child immediately. We do not issue refunds to campers who are asked to leave camp.

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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