Admission is Absolutely FREE!

SESSION ONE

Friday night 7-9 pm

Get up close and learn from our experienced core of high school and speciality clinicians and Nike professional athletes. Click on the names below for full bios, photos and more.

THE WARM-UP A brief introduction of our clinicians and Nike special guest athletes...

Then join one or more of the event breakout sessions. Come dressed to participate!

"S" is for "Speed"

(On the backstretch of the track)

Dan Fichter, "Wanna Get Fast", Wallace Spearmon, Jr., (a Nike Indoor Nationals alumnus & 2007 World Champion gold and bronze medalist) will show you how to get it done on the track

"E" is for "Endurance"

(Upstairs in Room TBA)

This year's Endurance Symposium will feature 3-time steeplechase US & NCAA Champion Dan Lincoln one of Nike's premier distance athletes. Learn how they do it and what you can apply to your programs to take it up another notch. Since Dan is also combining his athletic career with medical school he's sure to have some insight on combining school and athletics. Dan will be joined by Kristi Rieger who has developed a successful program at Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls, SD. Her girls team has qualified several years to the Nike Team Nationals. The session will be moderated by Pascal Dobert ofNike Running.

We'll start with a special presentation from Dr. Jeanette Anderson and Claudia, "Sparky" Chapel of the NSSF Medical team on how to prevent and rehab injuries common to high school athletes.

"T" is for "Technique"

(On the track and infield)

Hurdles - Coach Andrew Blanks of Houston Westbury returns by popular demand with new tips and tricks on for quick and clean hurdles clearance. He's joined by 2007 US Champion, Ginnie Powell.

High Jump - Dave Kerin, the USATF Chair for Women's High Jump Development is also back

The Throws - We have a dynamic duo this year with Coach Sheldon Harrison of North Carolina and strong man and 2007 World Champion, Reese Hoffa.

Long/Triple Jumps - American Record Holder, Tiombé Hurd teams up with Texan Eric Gaither, coach of Jump Corps.

Be certain to come dressed to participate and bring your questions with you.

SESSION TWO

Special Coaches Clinic
Saturday, March 15, 2008
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
(Upstairs in Room TBA)

Round table discussion for Coaches with Dan Fichter. This year's topic is "Training the Core Like Never Before." Learn how to incorporate core training into your workouts.

*We'll start with a special presentation from Dr. Jeanette Anderson and Claudia, "Sparky" Chapel of the NSSF Medical team on "How to Prevent and Rehab Injuries common to High School Athletes."

CLINIC NOTES

All handouts from this years’ clinicians as well as handouts from previous years will be available here.

2008 Clinic Notes

Autograph Sessions:

Don't miss Sanya Richards and LaShawn Merritt on Sunday at the Nike Retail Area. They and all of the other Nike athletes who will be at the Clinic on Friday will be available for autographs and conversation.

Need More Info? Have Questions?

Contact Joy Kamani or Cedric Walker

DIRECTIONS TO THE FACILITY

The Prince Georges Sports and Learning Complex is located east of Washington, DC in Landover, MD, next to the Washington Redskins Fedex stadium.

From North: I-95 southbound to Capital Beltway I-95 South/I-495 South towards Richmond, VA. Exit at MD Hwy 202 West ( Landover Road ) exit #17B towards Bladensburg. Merge onto Landover Road . Left onto Brightseat Road, then right onto Sheriff Road. The complex is located at 8003 Sheriff Road.

From South: I-95 northbound. Exit at MD Hwy 202 West ( Landover Road ) exit, #17B and continue as noted above. There is ample FREE parking at the facility.