Elite Development
Grades 10-12
Competitive training for aspiring high-performance athletes committed to excellence
Who This Program Is For
Competitive Athletes
Athletes in grade 10-12 or university age who compete regularly and are committed to improving their performance. Training 3-4 times per week with competition goals at regional, provincial, or national levels. Track and field should be a primary sport in order to maximize success.
Post-Secondary Prospects
Interested in pursuing track and field at the post-secondary level in Canada or the US? Our athletes have succeeded at the next level including U-Sports and NCAA Division 1/2/3. Work with our high-performance coordinator and coaches to maximize your opportunities.
Event Group Training
Specialized coaching in your chosen discipline
SPRINTS
Head Coach: Jac Harris Assistant Coaches: Tristan Christie, Carter Teal
60m-400m sprints. Focus on speed development, power, and technical precision.
Typical Week: 3 practices including speed and power work (hills), technical drills, and strength training
Current Schedule: Tuesdays 6 pm @ Canada Games Park, Thursdays 6 pm @ Hydro Hill, Saturdays 10 am @ Canada Games Park
HURDLES
Head Coach: Brian Wilson Assistant Coaches: Steven Fife, Jessica Miotto
Sprint Hurdles (60/80/100/110 m) and Intermediate Hurdles (200/300/400 m) as well as Steeplechase. Focus on speed development, power, and technical development and precision.
Typical Week: 2 practices on top of sprints or distance, on alternating days, with a technical focus
Current Schedule: Wednesdays 4:30/6:00 pm @ Canada Games Park, Sundays 10 am @ Canada Games Park
DISTANCE & CROSS COUNTRY
Head Coach (Boys): Steven Fife Assistant Coach (Boys): Adam MacDonald
Head Coach (Girls): Matt West Assistant Coach (Girls): Robyn Hartley
Assistants to Both Groups: Philes Ongori, Kathleen O'Connell
800m-3000m track events and cross country racing. Endurance development with structured training phases.
Typical Week: 4-5 practices including tempo runs, intervals, long runs, strength/mobility, technical components, and recovery
Current Schedule: Mondays 5 pm (KinPlus Strength/ Mobility), Tuesdays 6 pm @ Canada Games Park, Thursdays 4:30 pm (Boys)/6:00 pm @ Hydro Hill, Saturdays 10 am @ Canada Games Park, Sunday LONG RUNS vary and sometimes independent
JUMPS
Head Coach: Mark Goveia Assistant Coaches: Wanita May, Mark O'Quinn, Hannah Vyn
Long jump, triple jump, high jump, and pole vault*. Technical skill development with power training.
Typical Week: 2-3 practices including technical work, approach training, and plyometrics on top of sprint training and conditioning
THROWS
Head Coach: Kelly Saldutto
Shot put, discus, javelin, and hammer (or weight throw in the Winter). Strength and Power development with technical refinement.
Typical Week: 4 practices including technical drills, throws and reps, and strength training
Current Schedule: Mondays 5:30 pm, Tuesdays 5:30 pm, Thursdays 5:30 pm, Saturdays 10:00 am - all @ Canada Games Park
COMBINED EVENTS
Pentathlon, heptathlon, and decathlon training. Multi-event athletes work across disciplines.
Typical Week: Practices rotating through event groups with comprehensive training allowing athletes to work with a variety of coaches
Performance Support
Strength & Conditioning
Optional strength training sessions to complement event-specific work
High Performance
Regular progress monitoring and consultation with High-Performance Coordinator throughout the season
Competition Planning
Strategic meet selection and season planning for optimal performance