Mindset & Mental Skills

Only a small percentage of high school track and field athletes go on to compete in college—but the ones who do take ownership of their recruitment journey. This guide walks athletes and families through the steps that matter most: academics, performance, communication, and character.

Coach Marcie talks about why rest, sleep, and nutrition are essential to performance. Recovery helps youth track and field athletes stay strong and injury-free.

Coach Cruz explains how honest communication helps athletes prevent overtraining, improve performance, and build stronger coach-athlete relationships.

Track teaches more than speed—it teaches discipline. Coach Sam shares practical advice for student-athletes to build academic habits now that will pay off when the season kicks into high gear.