About Us
YOU CALL IT RUNNING, WE CALL IT FUN. WE THINK YOUR CHILD WILL, TOO!
Junior Mavericks Running Club is for boys and girls 16 years and younger. Whether you want to introduce your elementary school athlete to the sport of running or help your middle school athlete stay fit and prepare for high school competition we're here to help you succeed.
Our training includes S.M.A.R.T.E.R. training which focuses on: Speed, Muscle, Aerobic, Race Pace, Technique, Enjoyment, Relaxation.
OUR RUNNERS
PARTNER WITH COACH ROBIN AND COACH LAURA TO GET THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE
With 15 years of coaching experience through the Boys & Girls Club, Coach Robin applies her personal history and knowledge to help each athlete reach their highest potential.
Coach Laura uses her expertise through years of training to help guide athletes to success.
Training includes:
- Fundamental training
- USATF race competition
- Junior Olympic opportunity
- Community involvement
- Focus on teamwork
- Builds Confidence
- Mentoring from current NCAA college athletes
- Varsity high school athletes mentors
- Coaches are former collegiate athletes
Through Coach Robin's guidance, many of our athletes progress to exceptional high school careers which have resulted in college scholarships.
Training Sessions
Weekly Practices
Work with coaches every session focusing on various strategies for racing, competing or just keeping in shape.
Race Day Events
Whether it's fall cross country or spring track season, we put our training to the test by offering a variety of race opportunities throughout the season for our athletes. Our athletes are also given the chance to compete in USATF Junior Olympics at the National level.
S.M.A.R.T.E.R. training technique
Speed
Focus on timed 100, 200, 400, 1600 to establish a baseline.
Muscle
Improve power, build muscle to reduce fatigue & injury.
Aerobic
Build aerobic capacity, enhance endurance & cardiovascular efficiency.
Race Pace
Teach athletes about personal capacity for racing.
Technique
Develop and focus on details of biomechanics effectiveness & form.
Enjoy
Teach how to enjoy running for a lifetime.
Relax
Stretching, breathing & recovery.