ASA Elite and Little Parent Meeting

4/29/2024

   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

  • Keesha Ogburn- Jumps

TEAM MANAGER

  • Shoni Ross (both teams)


  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 M/W April-May at Truman Middle/ June-July 5pm 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. 

 IV.    MEET Schedule/ Travel

Registration closes for meets 2 weeks prior to 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.

  • June 1 – Cascade Striders

  • June 8 – WTFA/ASA

  • June 15 – Xtreme Speed

  • June 21-23 - USATF JO ASSOCIATION Mt Tahoma High School- Tacoma

  • *July 4-7 - USATF JO REGION 13 @ Mt Hood Community College, Gresham OR (Qualifier)

Lodging accommodations (20 rooms available) at 

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Portland Vancouver  

Danelle Scarpa

Onsite Sales Coordinator

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Portland Vancouver  

1421 SE Tech Center Dr. Vancouver, WA 98683 

SpringHillSuites.com/PDXVS

Hotel 360.260.1000 Direct 360.258.5897 

https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1708016525900&key=GRP

  • *July 21-28 - USATF JO CHAMPIONSHIPS @ TEXAS A&M University, College Station, TX (Qualifier)

Families are responsible for finding lodging. Coaches are lodging at

Hampton Inn

320 TEXAS AVENUE SOUTH

COLLEGE STATION, TX 77840

979-846-0184

  • Travel to be booked on own via newsletter info/ link

  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 8 WTFA & ASA Meet  &  JULY 13th Last Chance Meet

  • Mandatory attendance (at least one fundraiser)

 (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

End of season BBQ TBD but usually mid August.

All new members are encouraged to attend May 5th Tryouts


Websites: www.athletic.net

 www.alphaspeedacademy.com 

Apps: Team Snap app (download on phone) 

Contact information

Alphaspeedacademy@gmail.com