Events & Descriptions

Sprints

The sprint program requires athletes to be extremely motivated and disciplined in their training.  Sprint training requires athletes to train their bodies to be explosive and controlled.  Our sprinters will be in the weight room and on the track for most practices.

SFDTF Sprints are coached by Assistant Coaches Tom Carter and Jack Welsh.

The following events are consider Sprint events for SFDTF: 

  • 100m Dash
  • 200m Dash
  • 4x100m Relay
  • 4x200m Relay
  • 400m Dash
  • 4x400m Relay
  • 110/100 Hurdles
  • 300m Hurdles

 

Mid-Distance / distance

Middle Distance runners are required to maintain the sprinting intensity while paring it with distance conditioning.  Mid-Distance competition is the blend of sprints and distance in events from 400m to 1600m.

SFDTF Mid-Distance and Distance are coached by Head Coach Ben McGinnis and Assistant Coach Amy Schockling.

The following events are consider Mid-Distance events for SFDTF: 

  • 400m Dash
  • 4x400m Relay
  • 800m Run
  • 4x800m Relay
  • 1600m Run
  • 300m Hurdles
  • 4x200m Relay

The distance program requires athletes to be ready to put their miles in when needed and participate in speed training as well.

The following events are consider Distance events for SFDTF: 

  • 800m Run
  • 4x800m Relay
  • 1600m Run
  • 3200m Run

 

Jumps

The jumps program requires athletes to be ready to train using plyometric techniques and maintain conditioning with the sprint program.

SFDTF Jumps is coached by Assistant Coach Tom Carter.

The following events are consider Jumps events for SFDTF: 

  • Long Jump
  • High Jump
  • Triple Jump

 

Throws

The throws program requires athletes to be ready to train hard for strength and stability as well as focus on the specific techniques needed to be successful. The throws program aims to establish strong technique by focusing on fundamentals and footwork.  Strength, quickness, and agility training for both boys and girls throwers is essential for fostering well-rounded athletes.

SFDTF Throws is coached by Assistant Coaches Greg Zacharias and Tim Jewett.

The following events are consider Throws events for SFDTF: 

  • Shot Put
  • Discus Throw