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SPIRE Pre-Nationals Training Camp

2024 DATES & PRICES NOW AVAILABLE!

Join us for an intensive 3-Day Track & Field Camp designed to prepare athletes for the upcoming Outdoor Nationals competition. This training opportunity will have you primed to compete at your peak potential. Our camp offers comprehensive training, expert coaching, and a supportive environment to help you reach your athletic goals. Take part in multiple training sessions in your event and ensure you are physically & mentally prepared for competition with sessions in Performance and Mental Skills Training.

You will spend 1-on-1 time with each of our highly experienced SPIRE Track & Field coaches, including:

Kibwé Johnson, Director of Track & Field – Two-time Olympian and throws champion at the highest levels.
Kerron Stewart, Head Coach of Sprints – Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist (2008 and 2012).
Tim Mack, Head Coach of Vertical and Horizontal Jumps – Olympic Gold Medalist (2004)

Highlights Include

Elite level instruction from SPIRE Track & Field coaching staff
Performance Training
Mental Skills
Use of SPIRE Recharge and Adrenaline Monkey ninja course
Daily lunch at SPIRE Fuel
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Director of Track & Field Kibwé Johnson

The California native, Kibwé Johnson established himself as one of the nation’s best hammer throwers of all time by being ranked first or second for over a decade. In that time, he secured 5 US titles, 4 US runner-up, and numerous US national teams. He retired in 2017 after his last World Championship appearance.
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Kibwé directly credits his successes as an athlete and coach to his mentors. He’s personally worked with some of the most well regarded coaches in the US and internationally in Don Babbitt, Bob McKay, Stuart Togher, 4x Olympian Jud Logan, and lastly Dr. Anatoliy Bondarchuk.

Kibwé’s winning toss and personal best of 80.31m/263’5” at the 2011 USA Outdoor Championships was the best mark by an American hammer thrower in over a decade, making him only the fourth American to ever to go beyond the mythical 80-meter line. Additionally, his 2012 Olympic Final appearance was the first one by an American in 16 years.

Boasting a personal best of 65.11m/213’6” in discus, and 25.12m/82’5” in weight throw, Kibwé is the most versatile throws athlete of all time.

Having had success with athletes of all ages, most recently at a similar style boarding school in Florida, Kibwé’s coaching philosophy is built on communication and cites his experiences as a husband and father with learning how to become more effective as a coach.
Program Director- Vertical & Horizontal Jumps Tim Mack

Tim Mack is a Cleveland native. Born and raised in Westlake Ohio. The youngest of 5 children. Tim started his vaulting career at the age of 13 and didn’t retire until he was 37 years old. Tim was not recruited out of high school and didn’t even have his high school record. But he would persist to pursue the event through college and post-collegiately. Throughout Tim’s professional career, he had to design much of his own workouts while training mostly on his own, a rarity in Olympic sports.
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By doing this, Tim would become almost an expert in sprint training, weight training, Mental training, gymnastic training learning from any coach willing to help. After failing 2 times at making the Olympics, Tim finally made the Olympic Team at the age of 31 years old and won Olympic Gold with an Olympic Record 19’6 1/2″. He would then become one of only 20 vaulters in history to join the “6-meter club, by clearing 6.01 meters 2 weeks later.

Tim’s coaching philosophy is to coach a well-rounded athlete. Tim has experienced about as much as any athlete in his 35 year career shares his experiences while developing the athlete to their highest potential while helping them through every difficulty along the way. Tim is very excited to be back in Northeast Ohio at Spire Academy and Institute in helping athletes flourish not only in sport, but in life.
Head Coach of Sprints Kerron Stewart

Kerron, originally from Jamaica and a world class sprinter, claimed silver in the 100 m and bronze in the 200 m in the 2008 Beijing Games, as well as another silver in the 2012 London Games as a member of the 4 x 100 m relay team. She is an alumnus of Auburn University, where she was named All-American seven times, the 2007 SEC Runner of the Year and USTFCCCA National Runner of the Year. In 2008, she was selected for the Beijing Olympics following a first-place 10.8 100 m and a 21.99 second-place 200 m run at the Jamaican Olympic Trials in Kingston. That same year, Kerron earned her first Golden League victory and would go on to earn four more throughout her career. Kerron’s dazzling career also includes three bronze medals and one silver medal at World Athletics Finals, and one Pan-Am Games silver medal.
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Kerron is excited to dive in at SPIRE. “I am elated to join this dynamic and evolving team that’s invested in developing and inspiring young men and women. I can’t wait to start this new position and contribute my wealth of experience and knowledge to growing and developing our student athletes.” She adds, “With any new position, I know there will be challenges, but I am ready and committed.”
- Two-time Olympic Silver Medalist (2008 for 100m and 2012 for 4-x100m relay)
- Olympic Bronze Medalist (200m)
- Three-time World Championship Gold Medalist
- Three-time World Championship Silver Medalist
- Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist 4×100
- Commonwealth Games Bronze Medalist 100m
- Holds the fastest non-winning times for the women’s 100 meters

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

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

SPIRE is committed to developing technically skilled track and field athletes who love to train and live to compete. This is accomplished via an intensive regimen of technical and tactical training, customized competition and long-term athletic performance development. Aside from training with our Track & Field coaches, work with our Performance Training Team to implement a training plan to help you increase your strength, speed, agility, and flexibility.

Take your training one step further with Mental Skills Training, part of this multi-week training camp experience. Our coaches will give you mental tools crucial for handling stress & anxiety, goal setting, visualization, and more.

2024 OVERVIEW

Dates: June 4-7
Age Group: 13-18 (High School)
Gender: Co-ed
Camp Type: Boarding, Day
Meals: All meals are provided to Boarding. Day campers only receive lunch. Allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

CAMP SCHEDULE:

Check-in: (Boarding) 4:00 PM on Tuesday June 4
Check-out: (all campers) 12:00 PM on final day of camp (Friday)
Day Camper Schedule: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Wednesday-Thursday); 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (Friday)
- Location: TBD
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INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

Ratio: 1:10
Grouped by: age, ability, track & field experience
Equipment needed: Campers should bring at least one pair of broken in running shoes. Event shoes/spikes are optional. Please be sure to properly mark your equipment, so that it can be easily identified.
Facility: SPIRE Academy

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!

HOUSING

Dorm: TBD
Campers Per Room: TBD
Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: TBD
Key Deposit: We do not require a room key or meal card deposit. However, if you do not return your key or meal card on the last day of camp, you will be responsible for all replacement charges from the host facility. US Sports Camps will charge the camper credit card on file for all costs due.

Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEES:

Boarding Campers:
- 3 meals/day
- Boarding in on-campus dorm
Day Campers:
- Includes daily lunch

EVENTS AVAILABLE

Sprints
Hurdles
Jumps
Throws

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
Snack/Sport Drink
Small gym bag/backpack

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:

Athletic clothing mentioned above
Comfortable non-running clothing
Underwear and socks
Pajamas/sleepwear
Flip flops
Toiletries
Personal items & medications
Washcloth and bath towel
Alarm clock
Swimsuit and towel
Pen and paper for notes during guest speakers
Cell phone (if you have one)
Fan (optional)
Pillow, pillowcase, bed sheets, comforter or sleeping bag (linens are NOT provided)
Laundry detergent

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.

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

TRACK & FIELD CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our Track & Field camps please see our FAQ page.

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SPIRE is home to one of the largest, most amazing indoor and outdoor track & field complexes in world. Its world class training programs are ideal for the serious athlete seeking an intense training environment to prepare for the next level of competition.

Does this camp have medical personnel on staff?

We have a certified athletic training on-site and a doctor on-call at all times in case of a training injury or medical ailment/emergency.

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.

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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, signed by the parent (guardian), and submitted online before arrival on the first day of camp.

My child is new to the sport, do you accept athletes who are beginners in the sport?

Camp participants should have an interest and some experience in track & field.

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.

Programs: Track & Field

Age Group: 13 - 18

Gender: Co-Ed

Boarding $760.00 USD

Availability: Yes

Day $520.00 USD