ASA  Parent Meeting

4/06/2025/& 6/9/2026

 I. Introduction of Coaches

ELITE COACHES

  • Sarah Hannula- Head Coach ( Sprints/Jumps both teams) 

  • Nate Wilford- Coach (Jumps)

  • Marc Macdonald - (Hurdles) 

  • Carla Estes- (Long Sprinters) 

  • Drew Forbes- (Pole Vault Coach) 

LITTLES COACHES 

  • Ben Hannula- Sprints/Strength 

  • Keesha Ogburn- Jumps

  • Lenice Walston-Youth Coordinator (Sprints) 

  • Sarah Hannula-All events 


  1. Communication

  • Team Snap APP for schedule, time changes, emails, team messaging

  • Please send all communications through the team email address or Team Snap. This ensures a prompt response regarding your athletes, upcoming events and or administrative questions. Please respect staff during private time. 

  • Meet travel fees- Coach Nate does require an additional fee for jumpers if he attends meets.  If interested, please communicate directly with him.

  • USATF Membership required to participate and complete registration


  1. Participation/Practice

  • Practice Times as follows;

  • Littles 6p-7 T/TH/F April-May at Truman Middle Or CJH/ 

June-July 6pm at  Curtis High

  • Elite 6-7 M/W at Curtis and Sunday @ 1-2p at Hunt Middle for Jumpers and Curtis High for Sprinters/Hurdlers

  • Weight Room in June TBD check Team Snap

  • Elite Team: Commitment Required 3 days a week. Lifting is not optional. 

  • Practice Etiquette: parents not allowed on the field (allow kids to be coached) 

  • Kids are expected to be able to follow directions and practice

 from beginning to end. 

 IV.    MEET Schedule/ Travel 

Registration closes for meets 2 weeks prior to the event. Please keep in mind if you’ve not yet registered for meets. Once registration is closed the athlete will not be registered by Coach Sarah.

Meet Schedule:

May 4 – Rainier Beach TC Meet  (west Seattle Stadium) (13 and under)

May 25-Ford Sports invitational ( 13 and under)

June 7 – Cascade Striders invitational/Portland track festival (optional for 13 and over)

June 14 – WTFA & ASA Summer Meet ( all athletes)

June 27-29 Junior Olympics association meet ( all athletes)

*July 3-6 - USATF JO REGION 13 Spokane Valley, @ Central Valley High School

*July 21-27 - USATF JO CHAMPIONSHIPS @ TBD

*Indicates optional/qualifying meet- these meets are intended for athletes who intend to compete in USATF Junior Olympics and must qualify in procession from Regionals and Nationals and at the expense of athletes family.

Note- when registering for training and meets you can now specify which meets you’re available for (meets are a la cart). You may register for training only without competing but you MUST select training if you choose to compete.

*CAUTION- meet registrations close 2 weeks before meet date and will not reopen for any reason!

  • Out of town meets are at the expense of the athlete’s caregiver/family. These costs include transportation, lodging, and meals. Please plan accordingly as carpooling with teammates might be an option for you but should be made independently.  Group reservations can be made with notice of family.

  1. Gear/Equipment/Pictures

Order online-Gear up sports, player packs great options. Choose any uniform color of your choice but relay teams must wear one color only.  Please coordinate with your coach/ athlete if your athlete is involved with a relay team. https://alphaspeedacademy.gearupsports.net/index.php?route=common/home

Pictures TBD- Check Team Snap

VI. Parent Involvement 

  • JUNE 14th WTFA & ASA Meet (sign up genius will go out) 

Long Jump, Triple JUMP, JAVELIN, Running Event helpers (kids from our team), awards

  • Mandatory attendance 

 (Travel/Hotel/ Flight costs for coaches, Team dinners, rentals ect.) Please check team snap and email for sign up through Signup Genius for volunteer sign up

volunteers for ASSOCIATION TOO

End of season BBQ TBD but usually mid August,

  • USATF membership $30 (new or updated and renews each calendar year) via website Membership affiliation # 36-0337https://www.usatf.org/home/top-utility-nav-content/membership 

  • Make sure to affiliate with Alpha Speed Academy on USATF site OR request affiliation change by emailing membership@usatf.org with the following request;
    In the subject line:  CLUB AFFILIATION CHANGE REQUEST - (NAME)
    The body of the email should read:
    Please change my athletes club affiliation from Washington Track and Field Academy to Alpha Speed Academy.     
    (ATHLETE NAME) USATF # 



Websites: www.athletic.net 

                www.alphaspeedacademy.com 


Apps: Team Snap app (download on phone) 




Contact information:Alphaspeedacademy@gmail.com