NTF Winter Training Group

Nittany Track and Field youth athletic club is organizing a winter youth training group for athletes of ages 11+ to provide them with off-season conditioning that would allow them to perform at the highest level during following spring and summer seasons.

The group will meet a few times a week in January and February for coached indoor training sessions. Depending on the weather, we will also meet outdoors for a group run or a workout over the weekend.

Training will focus on the development of speed, power, coordination, and strength - skills and abilities that critically important in track and field and other sports. Athletes specializing in distance, sprints, hurdles, and jumps will especially benefit.

Who: Boys and girls ages 11+ (as of Dec 31). Group size is limited to 33 (due to space limitations)

Season: January 6 – February 27, 2025 (next year dates TBA)

Indoor Facility: The Centre (Nittany Valley Sport Centre), 177 Champion Dr., State College PA 16803

Indoor sessions:

- Monday and Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 pm - speed training and conditioning
- Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 pm - hurdles only

Outdoor sessions:

- Sunday afternoon (time TBA) at the SCASD outdoor track

Coaches: Jayson Jackson, Artie Gilkes, and Mark Fedkin

Registration: $155 per athlete. Athletes must also have a valid USATF membership for practice insurance purposes. All registered participates will receive a team sweatshirt (included in the registration).