IATC Members, These last two months have produced unprecedented times on seemingly every level imaginable. The cancellation of our track & field season has created challenges that have never been seen or experienced across our state. These challenges have led to many cancellations and modifications as we move forward in the near future. One major
Last week’s cancellation of the Iowa high school track & field season has led to unprecedented times across our state, nation, and world. This announcement, the closing of many public facilities, along with crowd/social gathering restrictions, have undoubtedly changed the landscape of track & field. These changes includes meetings, awards, meets, etc. that are hosted
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
The Track Guy Speaker Series continues in 2020! The next session is January 30th, 2020. Come to Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery and listen to Paralympian and world record holder Jessica Heims, Cedar Rapids Jefferson Alum and Iowa HS record holder Doug Lane, Drake relays director Blake Boldon, and 12 time Iowa High School state
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
