Track & Field
(Session 2: June 14-19)
2008
Falcon Track & Field Camp (ages 13-18)
Sprints, jumps, throws and hurdles will be offered to ages 13-18 (note:
unfortunately, we are unable to offer Pole Vaulting this year). First
class facilities await you at both our indoor and outdoor tracks.
The environment should be perfect for you to enjoy our summer track
and field camp. If you are a distance runner, please sign
up for our Cross Country camp that will be held during the same
time frame.
Our staff includes outstanding college and high school coaches
from around the country, as well as some terrific college athletes,
several of whom have been NCAA All-Americans. All of our staff
are excellent teachers for all ability levels, beginner to elite.
However, due to our training intensity, campers must be at least
13 years of age in order to participate.
Our philosophy is to (1) teach each camper all we can about the
skills, techniques and training required to be a successful track
and field athlete; (2) develop in each camper an appreciation for
the sports of track and field; and (3) offer each camper several
opportunities for special sessions on motivation, goal-setting
and self-esteem.
We expect every camper to attend each session well-rested and eager
to learn. We encourage everyone to bring training shoes and event
shoes (sprint spikes, jumping or throwing shoes) if applicable.
You will also need to bring sunscreen, as we are outside most of
the day. Since we are at 7000' elevation, not only is cardio respiratory
efficiency affected, but exposure to elements (sun, wind, inclement
weather) can be more severe than at sea level. Of course, our high
altitude also gives an enhanced training effect!
Among our daily activities are well-designed training sessions
(although we are not a training camp) to include drill instruction
and extensive video analysis of techniques. There are informative
classroom sessions on nutrition, motivation and a special session
on "college recruiting" for high school juniors and seniors.
At the conclusion of each session, we hold an intracamp track meet--parents
are invited to attend. The meet ends with "Closing Ceremonies" before
our campers depart at noon on Friday.
Our coaching staff always looks forward to camp and are excited
about the additional sessions this year. We are confident each
camper will find the Falcon Sports Camp to be a valuable and enjoyable
experience!
Ralph Lindeman
Head Men's and Women's Track Coach
(Coaching Staff, USA Team, 2004 Olympics, Athens, Greece)
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