26 Tony Wells Development Grants Awarded
The National Scholastic Athletics Foundation Executive Director, Jim Spier, announced today that the NSAF has awarded 26 Tony Wells Club/Team Development Grants to track & field teams and clubs throughout the country. The grants are intended to assist in the development of track and field programs in areas such as equipment, travel, and coaches education.
“We are pleased to make these awards and especially pleased that we can do so in recognition of Tony Wells.” Wells was the coach of the Colorado Flyers for over 40 years. He passed away last year. His athletes have held national records in the 50y, 50m, 55m, 60m, 50y hurdles, 55m hurdles and the shot put and an astonishing number earned scholarships to college.
“The number and quality of applications we received was more than we anticipated,” Spier continued. “Making the choices was very difficult as just about every applicant was worthy of support. Our Selection Committee placed highest priority on programs that are working to make a difference in the lives of its athletes and which reflect the mission of the NSAF to “inspire youth to live active healthy lifestyles and prepare them for future success.”
Grant recipients are required to accept the USA Track & Field’s Win With Integrity Athlete’s Pledge, complete the WinnersEdge program implemented by the IAAF and, participate in a community project.
“We are looking forward to seeing the community projects,” stated NSAF’s COO, Joy Kamani. “We included this facet in the hope that it will foster a sense of collective responsibility and a respect for paying it forward among the athletes who benefit from the grants.”
Those receiving the grants are as follows:
Motor City Track Club (Michigan)
Carson Colts (California)
I.C. Norcom High School (Virginia)
Flying AJ’s (Washington)
The Factory (Pennsylvania)
Wakefield High School (North Carolina)
New Breed Track Club (Michigan)
El Dorado Track Club (Texas)
Motley Crew Vault Club (Missouri)
Assumption High School (Kentucky)
Piedmont Hills/ISC International (California)
Throw One Deep (Georgia)
South Texas Walking Club (Texas)
Brophy Prep High School (Arizona)
The Heat Track Club (Georgia)
Hurdles First (North Carolina)
Midas Track Club (Pennsylvania)
Gardena Core Speed (California)
St. Francis Academy (Maryland)
Speed City Track Club (California)
Knightdale High School (N. Carolina)
Blacksburg High School (Virginia)
James Logan High School (California)
Fit Kidz Elite (Colorado) Yolanda Johnson
Anjel Flight TC (Colorado Flyers)
Flowercity Track Club (New York)
The NSAF will award a second series of grants starting in September, 2013. Details and application information will be posted shortly.
