The Speed Essex Track & Field/ Cross County Camp is designed to provide quality instruction in the techniques and training that are necessary for young athletes to reach their full potential. We are aware that each athlete represents a wide variety of talent, motivations, education, and experience and we are prepared to tailor our program to each athlete’s needs.

The Speed Essex Track & Field/ Cross County Camp is intended for boys and girls ages 8- 18 in the upcoming school year.

The camp is open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level, or gender. The camp will be capped at 100 campers. We hope you can join us! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity.

Price Includes: Food /Player Evaluation / Camp Shirt / Training Sessions

Week 1 Track & Field

What to expect in track & field?

Track and field workouts and other physical activities help burn excess energy and release mood balancing endorphins. Improved motivation; The hardest part about exercising is getting started. Seeing successes in track and field and regular practice helps increase motivation and encourages goal setting for bigger and better things.

What you will learn

• Mental Toughness
• Sprint drills
• relay exchanges
• Speed & high volume muscular endurance
• Agility
• Jumps/ Throws
• Hurdles

Week 2 Cross Country

What to expect in cross country?

Cross country is a challenging, rewarding sport that involves coping with varying train, from grass, asphalt, gravel, mud and dirt to streams, hills, prairies and forests. The sport requires endurance and perseverance, as well as teamwork and individual effort.

• “Studies show that a combination of diet and exercise is the most effective way to lose weight, as it triggers a loss of body fat and a proportional increase ...
• “Running’s benefits include improved cardiovascular hearth, lower blood pressure,lower cholesterol, a revved-up metabolism, and a sense of self-esteem.”–
• It reduces the risk of heart disease and heart attacks.

• Metal Toughness
• Form
• Technique
• Pacing
• Agility

Coach Staff

Lionel Leach- Essex County College Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach

Darren Boone- Bloomfield College.Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach

Eddie Green- Essex County College Middle Distance/ Jumps Coach