Next Olympian Youth Track Program
Season Schedule
Next Olympian Youth Track Program: 2026
Everything you need to plan the season is on this page: when it runs, when your athlete practices, what it costs and who coaches.
Please read through it before you register.
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- Ages: Grades K–6.
- Season Dates: Saturday, December 5, 2026 through Saturday, January 23, 2027 (six Saturdays; no practice December 26 or January 2).
- Practice Days: Saturdays only. See the practice times and full season schedule below.
- Location: Granite Bay High School Stadium, 1 Grizzly Way.
- Program Fee: $225.
Practice Times
| Grades | Practice Time |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten–1st Grade | 9:00–10:00 AM |
| 2nd–3rd Grade | 10:05–11:05 AM |
| 4th–6th Grade | 11:10 AM–12:15 PM |
Kindergarten–1st Grade: 9:00–10:00 AM
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00–9:10 | Team huddle and dynamic warm-up |
| 9:10–9:25 | Running mechanics and coordination games |
| 9:25–9:40 | Short sprints and relay practice |
| 9:40–9:55 | Mini track meet: 30–50m races and relays |
| 9:55–10:00 | Water, cooldown, and transition |
Transition: 10:00–10:05 AM
2nd–3rd Grade: 10:05–11:05 AM
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:05–10:15 | Team huddle and dynamic warm-up |
| 10:15–10:30 | Sprint mechanics and acceleration drills |
| 10:30–10:40 | Reaction starts and relay exchanges |
| 10:40–11:00 | Mini track meet: 50–100m races and relays |
| 11:00–11:05 | Water, cooldown, and transition |
Transition: 11:05–11:10 AM
4th–6th Grade: 11:10 AM–12:15 PM
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11:10–11:20 | Team huddle and dynamic warm-up |
| 11:20–11:35 | Sprint technique, starts, and acceleration |
| 11:35–11:45 | Speed development and relay exchanges |
| 11:45–12:05 | Mini track meet: 60–100m races and relays |
| 12:05–12:15 | Cooldown, recognition, and team closing |
Times are subject to change.
Season Schedule
| Session | Date |
|---|---|
| Week 1 (Opening Day) | Saturday, December 5, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Saturday, December 12, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Saturday, January 9, 2027 |
| Week 5 | Saturday, January 16, 2027 |
| Week 6 (Final Day) | Saturday, January 23, 2027 |
No practice December 26 or January 2. All sessions are at Granite Bay High School Stadium, 1 Grizzly Way. Dates are subject to change.
Additional Information
Please read the program waiver before you register:
Learn how the program works and what your athlete will build:
Coaching Staff
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Program Director
Drew Nelson
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Head Coach
LaShawn Merritt
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Assistant Coach
Khadevis Robinson
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Questions about the program? Reach out at nextolympiantf@gmail.com or 916-792-8402.