The Ascent Track & Field Clinic at George Mason University
Join us for two days of expert track & field instruction at a state-of-the-art facility.
2027 Dates TBD | Fairfax, Virginia
20+
1:12
Olympians coached by clinic staff
Staff to athlete ratio at clinics
10+
400+
NCAA All-Americans coached by clinic staff
Colleges represented among staff
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
George Mason’s track and field facilities boast records set by some of the fastest athletes in the history of the sport. Follow in the footsteps of Michael Johnson, whose 400m time of 45.23 still stands as the indoor facility record; or Jackie Joyner-Kersee, whose 7.81 in the 60m hurdles has yet to be topped. Find out why elite athletes travel from around the world to compete at George Mason alongside some of the most incredible talent in the sport.
UPGRADE YOUR COACHING TOOLKIT
Coaching attendees get access to “coaches only” classroom sessions led by renowned coaches like Boo Schexnayder, Kebba Tolbert, and Andrew Gerard.
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.
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Clinic Schedule
9 AM - 4PM Each Day
SAMPLE SCHEDULES BY EVENT
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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 the indoor track, the 2025 Ascent Track & Field Clinic will be run outdoors, rain or shine, though we will make use of the indoor facility. In the event of thunderstorms, the clinic will be delayed until the weather clears.
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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 your room as soon 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 (javelin, discus, shot put), 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 George Mason is located on the George Mason University campus in Fairfax, Virginia.
The address is as follows: GMU Field House 4501 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
It’s a track clinic open to any and all athletes – and highly accessible to attendees from Virginia and surrounding areas like New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, South Carolina, Washington DC, and many more.
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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 January 16 through 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.