The Ascent Track & Field Clinic at Columbia university
Join us for two days of world-class track & field instruction at a state-of-the-art facility.
June 27-28 | New York, NY
20+
1:12
Olympians coached by clinic staff
Staff-to-athlete ratio at clinics
10+
400+
Colleges represented
NCAA All-Americans coached by clinic staff
FeaturED COACHES
Clinic staff come from top college programs to instruct coaches and athletes of all levels.
DAN IRELAND
Clinic Director, Director of Track & field/XC
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
BOO SCHEXNAYDER
Featured Coach
SAC SPEED
JASON SARETSKY
Director of Track & Field/XC
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
KEBBA TOLBERT
Associate Head Coach
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
MEET AND TRAIN WITH COACHES FROM…
Penn
UMass-Lowell
Duke
Harvard
Brown
Columbia
UConn
Amherst
URI
Northeastern
NYU
And More!
What to expect
Spend 2 days learning from some of the best minds in the sport.
TRAIN WITH WORLD-CLASS COACHES IN EVERY EVENT GROUP
With experience coaching high school, college, and professional track & field, clinic staff have found success at every level. Collectively they’ve coached over 400 NCAA All-Americans and 20 Olympians. Through 12 total hours of training instruction, you’ll learn the skills you need to take your performance to the next level – no matter your event group.
LEARN THE CONCEPTS BEHIND ELITE PERFORMANCE
In addition to training, you’ll learn the building blocks of elite performance. From periodization to acceleration mechanics, we’ll break down concepts that will help you improve even after you leave the Ascent Track and Field Clinic. Not only that, but we’ll send you a link to download training programs that you learned at the clinic, as well a 40-routine, 400-exercise training inventory from featured coach Boo Schexnayder.
EXPAND YOUR NETWORK AND STAY CONNECTED
Ascent Track Clinics are open to any and all entrants – athletes and coaches of all skill levels, and even passionate fans of the sport.
Come meet your peers and college coaches from all over the country, and forge relationships in the track & field community that can last a lifetime.
TRAIN AT A STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY
A 21-acre facility at the northernmost tip of Manhattan, Baker Athletic Complex is home to 14 intercollegiate teams from Columbia. For over 100 years, Baker has attracted some of the most impressive talent from around the globe, including greats like Carl Lewis and Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who still hold facility records. Find out what you’re capable of at a facility built for collegiate & professional competiton.
UPGRADE YOUR COACHING TOOLKIT
Coaching attendees get access to “coaches only” classroom sessions led by renowned coaches like Boo Schexnayder, Kebba Tolbert, and Dan Ireland.
When you’re not in the classroom, observe real-life applications of proven training strategies as staff lead exercises, critique performance, and empower athletes throughout the clinic. When you leave, take home a complimentary gift, as well as a 40-routine, 400-exercise training inventory from featured coach Boo Schexnayder.
SAVE YOUR SPOT:
Clinic Schedule
9 AM - 4PM Each Day
SAMPLE SCHEDULES BY EVENT
Click the links below to see full schedules for each event.
SAVE YOUR SPOT:
STAFF COACHES
Clinic coaching staff below. Staffing may be subject to change without prior notice.
DAN IRELAND
Clinic Director/Director of Track & Field/XC
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Distance
BOO SCHEXNAYDER
Featured Coach
SAC SPEED
Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps/Throws
JASON SARETSKY
Director of Track & Field/XC
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Distance
TRAMAINE SHAW
Director of Track & Field/ XC
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps
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frequently asked questions
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No. Athletes of all skill levels are encouraged to attend!
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Though we have access to indoor space, the 2025 Ascent Track & Field Clinic will be run outdoors, rain or shine. In the event of thunderstorms, the clinic will be delayed until the weather clears. We will have access to the indoor facilities in the Campbell Sports Center.
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There are many hotels in the area, but the number of attendees means space may be limited, so we suggest reserving lodging as soon as you can.
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All event groups are represented. Sprints (55/60m, 100m, 200m, 300m, 400m), distance (800m, 1600m, 3200m, cross country), throws (shot put only), jumps (high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault), and hurdles (55/60h, 100/110h, 300/400ih).
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The $25 fee partly covers the additional costs of insurance and rental of specialized gear (landing mats, poles, standards, etc).
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The Ascent Track & Field Clinic at Columbia is located at the Baker Athletic Complex in New York City, New York. The address is as follows: Baker Athletic Complex 533 W 218th St, New York, NY 10034
For nearly 100 years, Baker Athletics Complex has served as Columbia University’s athletics and recreational facility for Columbia's outdoor varsity sports and recreational programs. A 21-acre complex at the northernmost tip of Manhattan, Baker is utilized by 14 intercollegiate teams (seven women's teams and seven men's teams) and is the venue for practice and intercollegiate competitions for nine varsity sports, including the men’s and women’s track and field teams.
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Holiday Pricing - $299 through January 31
Early Bird Pricing - $349 All of February
Regular Pricing - $399 March through April
Late Pricing - $449 after April
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Holiday Pricing - $175 through January 31
Early Bird Pricing - $199 All February
Regular Pricing - $225 March through April
Late Pricing - $249 after April
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The terms track & field clinic and track & field camp are often used interchangeably, but we think they imply slightly different structures and goals. Here's the distinction:
Track & Field Clinics are short and focused, typically lasting a few hours to a couple of days. Our clinics emphasize technical instruction, skill refinement, and individualized feedback, and are marked by high coach-to-athlete interaction and a low coach-to-athlete ratio (it’s about 1:8 at our clinics). Clinics are ideal for athletes who want to improve specific aspects of their performance in a concentrated format.
Track & Field Camps tend to be longer in duration, often spanning several days or even weeks. Track camps may include a broader range of activities outside the sport-specific scope, that can sometimes be fun and recreational in nature, like an ice-cream social or camp dance. There is significantly more ‘down-time’ at a track camp, opposed to a track clinic, which is a more concentrated format.