AScent Track Office Hours
A free q&a Series
Join veteran track & field coaches for a free Q&A on the first Sunday of every other month.
Next Session: May 3 | 8-9:30PM ET | Online
MAy’s FEATURED coach
Next Session: May 3, 2026
TOM SAGE
Associate Track & Field Coach
Dartmouth College
Tom Sage was hired in October 2024 to join the men’s and women’s Big Green track and field program as an assistant coach.
Prior to Dartmouth, Sage spent 10 years at Virginia Commonwealth University, playing an integral role in the growth and success of the men’s and women’s programs. Sage oversaw the hurdles, vertical jumps, and multis and assisted in eleven women’s Atlantic 10 team titles, 68 - A-10 medalists, 14 - VCU school records, 9 - NCAA East Preliminary Qualifiers, 4 - A10 conference records, and 1 - USATF U20 qualifier.
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Prior to his time at VCU - Sage served as an Assistant Coach at the University of New Orleans where he helped transition the Privateers back into the Division I ranks. The Privateers qualified three to the NCAA East Preliminary Round and one to NCAA National Championships.
Sage worked as a volunteer at The University of Texas and the University of Illinois, under Tonja Buford-Bailey. Sage began his colligate coaching career as a graduate assistant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi.
Prior to his coaching experience, Sage competed as a decathlete at Marquette University. He was a consistent Conference USA & Big East conference qualifier and point scorer. Sage was a multiple IC4A qualifier.
A native of New Berlin, WI, Sage earned his Bachelor's from Marquette University.
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What to Expect
A MONTHLY Q&A SERIES FOR ALL
At Ascent Track, we believe in empowering coaches at all levels by providing direct access to the knowledge and experience of some of the best coaches that our sport has to offer.
Our “Office Hours” series is a bimonthly initiative that works similarly to a professor's office hours in an academic setting, except that, at Ascent Track, it’s all about cross country and track and field.
90 MINUTES OF EXPERT ADVICE
On the first Sunday of every other month, we'll host a 90-minute, live online Q&A session where you'll be able to connect with some of the most accomplished and respected names in the sport.
Whether you're looking for advice on training concepts and workouts, competition preparation, program management, or anything else related to track & field or cross country, this is your opportunity to get personalized answers in a collaborative and supportive environment.
FREE FOR COACHES OF ALL LEVELS
Our sessions are open to any coach at any level, and there is no cost to participate.
We do, however, offer a donation option for those who wish to support the series and help us continue to provide it for free. (Side note: We always provide compensation to our coaches – we believe they should be paid for their services!)
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Frequently asked questions
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Sessions will be recorded for all attendees, to be used for reference purposes, and sent within 48 hours of the conclusion of the session. Any Ascent Track content, including but not limited to audio, video, slides, and any associated materials, is subject to copyright and intellectual property rights held by Ascent Track and its authorized licensors. Any unauthorized distribution, reproduction, or dissemination of workshop content, in violation of this prohibition, may result in legal action being taken against the authorized party.
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Each session is totally free. For those who want to support the series and our coaches, we offer the option to donate (because, although the series is free for attendees, Ascent Track pays coaches for their time spent answering questions), but there's no obligatory cost to you for attending.
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Each Q&A is 90 minutes long.