Greetings! It is hard to believe that it has been nearly six years since starting this journey as an officer with the IATC. There are so many working parts to this organization and so many people that do thankless work at the forefront and behind the scenes to keep this organization moving full steam ahead.
The 2019-2020 school year is upon us which means that thousands of high school student-athletes are busy both in and out of the classroom. Fall sports seasons are in their first week of competition which is reason for excitement. We have a lot of reason for excitement within the IATC as well. We have a
Welcome back to all our members. I am ready to watch another great fall of cross country competition. I myself spend my Friday nights on the football field, but my Saturdays are spent watching cross country, high school and college meets. I would like to thank all those that volunteer their time to help the
The following individuals will be inducted into the Iowa Association of Track and Field Coaches (IATC) Hall of Fame, in Ames, December 7, 2019. Tim Bell-Marshalltown High School, Coach 40 years as a Track and Field and/or XC Coach. 32 years as XC at Marshalltown. In XC: 3 state runner-up teams. 3 state meet 3rd
We are seeking nominations for the IATC 25 year Coaching Award. If you have someone in mind please follow these steps: Requirements for the IATC 25 year coaching award include: Must have coached for 25 years in the sport(s) of track and field and/or cross country. Must have coached in Iowa for the 25 years.
Dear Fellow Track and Field Coaches, My current role is the liaison between high school coaches and the next level of coaches being the collegiate level. If anyone has any questions or comments about this, please feel free to contact me and I will be happy to help you. This means help with recruitment, helping
The 2019 season has officially begun and not without a major challenge from Mother Nature. Even with the weather challenges there have been amazing results from indoor meets that have been held around the state. That is a true testament to all of you and how you can adapt and overcome different adversities. Don’t forget
There must be a lot of Game of Thrones fans out there that took the phrase “Winter is Coming” too literally. Holy Cow. I hope everyone received a shovel for Christmas this year. Mother Nature has shown her power and we all have felt her wrath this Winter. I hope all of you have taken
What to Expect The format will be "Learn by Doing”. Technical philosophy and analysis of a segment of the throw will be immediately followed by coaches and athletes addressing drills that teach that aspect. Shot Put: Power Position Fundamentals Glide Technique Analysis and Technique Development Rotational Shot Put Analysis and Technique Development Discus: Introduction to
I hope the cross-country season is off to a great start for all of you. I am looking forward to seeing what this year brings for all of us. I want to encourage all of you to get your memberships current with the IATC. This enables Cross Country and Track & Field coaches and their
